JenniferBernard Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 I spent the day at the quilt show with my dad and step-mom. He was very pleased with the display of our family quilts. All 3 of us quilt and sometimes do projects together. I quilt some of their tops and they try to pay me for my quilting. I just tell him it is pay back for some teenage incident! He was impressed with the size of the show. They live 2 hours away and I have never gotten them to come. He is 84 and about out walked me! The Winnie the Pooh quilt was the only quilt made by my mom before she was killed by a drunk driver. Today my dad turned to me and said "How could we ever have imagined that we would end up quilting together instead of you and your mom." One of those days I will remember forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 What a wonderful story, Jennifer! A great day for you to remember forever!, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heirloom Quilter Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 What a memory you will have this trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 Holy wrinkles.. he is 88?? then I must be over 125 and am carrying his wrinkles very well. Both of them are quite young looking, and so are you! Beautiful pict. Love 'em well, Rita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenniferBernard Posted October 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 Oh no, he is 84 and will be 85 in November. He corrected me when I said he was 85 a month early. They are both in good shape. I attribute it to all the dancing and other happy activities they do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delores62305 Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 What a great picture. I'm so glad you got to spend time with them at the a place that makes them happy. That's what life's all about. Such a nice display of the quilts too. My husband and I were at the Des Moines Quilt Show for the first time and we were very impressed. I'm sure it won't be the last time we go. Delores in Illinois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathyh Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 What a great picture and family story. That is so special that you all quilt together!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 What a great story. So glad you still have your Dad!!! And a step Mom too! Wonderful picture!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibbyG Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 What a great picture! I love the display and those ribbons look awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 Wow, great story and great picture! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaC Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 Awesome and heartwarming; thank you for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bliss Quilter Posted November 6, 2013 Report Share Posted November 6, 2013 Jennifer, Can he out quilt you too? What a wonderful time you all must have had. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenniferBernard Posted November 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2013 My dad does more little projects than I do. He likes to hand quilt them with sometimes a bit of domestic quilting thrown in. II quilt his big quilts for him. He tries to pay me for quilting. I just say that I am paying him back for the apartment deposit or car down payment, or the disgruntled teenager he put up with! He is definitely one of my heroes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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