tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post2970279534094111028..comments2024-03-28T07:19:58.524-05:00Comments on Life In Pieces: Favorite Things Firday - June 24thKatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02876375845688651131noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-16346111280315721982011-06-27T09:34:41.517-05:002011-06-27T09:34:41.517-05:00You are a blessed woman, to have these trasures. M...You are a blessed woman, to have these trasures. My grandmother made a few utilitarian quilts, she lived in TX (not too cold) and they are long gone. She made loads of embrodiery pillowcases, dresser scarves and flour sack towels. She passed that love of embrodiery on to me, I have carpal tunnel in both hands so am very limited in my handwork, but whenever I pick up a needle I think of her. I was very close to her, she's been gone since 2002, and I miss her so much. I have been quilting since 1989 and am self taught. When I would have a question as how to do something I would call her and she always had the answer. Thank you for sharing your grandmother. You have brought a tear to my eye and a smile to my face, thank you for helping me remember my Granny in a very special way.<br />I enjoy your blog and am an avid reader. Thank you for sharing with us.Sheliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00274563331692354186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-14712385470855041732011-06-27T00:17:13.939-05:002011-06-27T00:17:13.939-05:00What a wonderful favorite!!What a wonderful favorite!!theahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08621187880594813876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-83266468326478096342011-06-25T20:40:52.166-05:002011-06-25T20:40:52.166-05:00That's a very special favorite thing! How won...That's a very special favorite thing! How wonderful that you have so many memories of working with your Grandma and have her treasures. My grandma also did handwork and quilting but she didn't live close by. I am the stitcher/sewer/quilter; her only daughter knits!AnnieOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06619125197850685345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-42229887785317265472011-06-25T16:05:01.775-05:002011-06-25T16:05:01.775-05:00How fortunate your grandmother was to have you to ...How fortunate your grandmother was to have you to keep her quilting alive....that means so much for someone else to appreciate your work and carry it on...my first quilt was a gift to my oldest son and after a couple of years he has no idea where it...now I have granddaughters that love my quilts. You are also blessed to have her quilts. TrishLove Of Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15498962484760408202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-29446374521427762072011-06-24T21:24:21.624-05:002011-06-24T21:24:21.624-05:00Oh my, how lovely! I just love that setting she u...Oh my, how lovely! I just love that setting she used on the floral embroidery quilt. Just gorgeous handwork! And I laughed out loud about the "Democrat" quilt and not trusting it to anyone else. That is a priceless story. This is such a nice post, Kate, I really enjoyed it.Paulettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06181665241824945247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-11140963075199236832011-06-24T20:18:58.470-05:002011-06-24T20:18:58.470-05:00It is so nice to have something your Grandmother m...It is so nice to have something your Grandmother made. The story about the Republicans burning the quilt was funny!<br /><br />No one in my family quilted, but they were some prolific knitters and I have saved everything they ever made me. Handmade items from family members are so special.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01542918863237046287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-41601586564511062122011-06-24T16:39:34.747-05:002011-06-24T16:39:34.747-05:00What a wonderful post Kate. Such a lovely legacy ...What a wonderful post Kate. Such a lovely legacy of your grandmother. As far as I know no one in my family has quilted before me. Both quilts are fabulous.Marghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09659940271976716013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-51019740580252233732011-06-24T16:25:48.642-05:002011-06-24T16:25:48.642-05:00Oh Kate - what a wonderful story you've shared...Oh Kate - what a wonderful story you've shared for FTF. I envy anyone who has something that their grandmother made because I dont have anything like that. <br /><br />Both of the quilts you've shown today are rich with history and have beautful workmanship. What a thrill for kiddo to have one being held in trust for her so she can marvel at it when she's old enough to appreciate something from her great grandmother!<br /><br />I loved reading your post this week. Thank you for sharing it.Shayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11032969125788408807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-1353098866910134992011-06-24T12:55:03.030-05:002011-06-24T12:55:03.030-05:00Great story and quilts. My grandmother did needle...Great story and quilts. My grandmother did needlepoint, so I have a few framed pictures with her signature on the paper on the back. My maternal grandmother sent all of us granny-square blankets. <br /><br />LizSpinningStarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17988891339643395864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-23166413112791488912011-06-24T11:04:34.654-05:002011-06-24T11:04:34.654-05:00Beautiful favourite, Kate. Thanks for sharing your...Beautiful favourite, Kate. Thanks for sharing your heart today. How fortunate you were to have a Grandma who could pass her legacy and love of quilting to you. ☺ Happy FTF!Larrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05551141093395055894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-65335034182519569652011-06-24T10:27:24.855-05:002011-06-24T10:27:24.855-05:00I love those quilts! Especially the donkeys! Whe...I love those quilts! Especially the donkeys! When my children were young I did a horses embroidery quilt for my son and a kitten one for my daughter. My son still has his. He turns 35yrs tomorrow. He's the keeper of our family history.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04318579259533634608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-30264602553332062792011-06-24T09:13:53.258-05:002011-06-24T09:13:53.258-05:00How wonderful. Both quilts are certainly treasure...How wonderful. Both quilts are certainly treasures. I love the Democrat quilt, even though I would have done elephants instead LOL. Thanks for sharing :)Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15569137087415487008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-45850075827644218272011-06-24T00:39:26.076-05:002011-06-24T00:39:26.076-05:00I loved hearing about your quilting heritage! You ...I loved hearing about your quilting heritage! You are lucky!Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02611233587655427186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-25267034177468436622011-06-24T00:28:15.850-05:002011-06-24T00:28:15.850-05:00Wow to have quilts to pass down wonderful.Lovely F...Wow to have quilts to pass down wonderful.Lovely FTF. No quilters in my family just sewers.seabreezequiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05210564993790938890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-79311722471615979642011-06-23T23:37:30.380-05:002011-06-23T23:37:30.380-05:00Oh what lovely keepsakes - thanks for sharing your...Oh what lovely keepsakes - thanks for sharing your story.<br /><br />My Nanna was very talented in the needlework and sewing fields buut she also knitted. When Iwas born in Australia, she was still living in Englnad. A knitted teddy arrived for me - squashed in an Oxo box! He is now fifty-four years old and still sits on my bed. He did have a short time living with my DD when she was small but she didn't love him the way I did, so when she got married I reclaimed him.Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07760744006915967397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-80357052123869246972011-06-23T22:37:40.562-05:002011-06-23T22:37:40.562-05:00Your Grandma's quilts are beautiful, the embro...Your Grandma's quilts are beautiful, the embroidery and the hand quilting...so special.<br /><br />It is so lovely to have something that was special to our Grandmothers isn't it :-)Baa-Me Kniitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00532601173550095905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-89245091476530002422011-06-23T21:48:55.334-05:002011-06-23T21:48:55.334-05:00Very nice! How wonderful to have those treasures, ...Very nice! How wonderful to have those treasures, especially the love of handwork she passed along to you!Keep Stitchin'https://www.blogger.com/profile/01789588483186678013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-7151911248455238242011-06-23T21:15:59.887-05:002011-06-23T21:15:59.887-05:00Your grandma made BEAUTIFUL quilts. How awesome t...Your grandma made BEAUTIFUL quilts. How awesome that you not only have some, but that you picked up her love of quilting as well.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01805403370463885686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3348317753715681760.post-37081339889535232512011-06-23T20:47:14.932-05:002011-06-23T20:47:14.932-05:00Beautiful post Kate and I adore your quilts. Waht ...Beautiful post Kate and I adore your quilts. Waht a treasure for you to have and to pass down in your family. Your Grandma did beautiful work.<br />MichelleMichelle Ridgwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10156667763343283542noreply@blogger.com