When I send off a quilt to a friend or family member, I think of the quilt as a way of sending them a hug. I hope that every single time they use the quilt, they will think of me and know how much I love them.
My latest finish is a quilt I made for my dad who just lost the battle with cancer. The decision to make a quilt, design the quilt, buy the fabric and make the quilt from start to finish was done across a 2 day period - 10 hours on a Thursday and 12 hours on a Friday. The whole time, I was intensely focused on creating something for my Dad.
The 7 partial stripes represent his 7 daughters - our names and that of Mom are quilted into the white area. The straight line quilting done on the rest of the quilt and was "quick-ish" to do.
The quilt finished at 62'' x 70" . The ombre fabric I used ran from the light blue to the dark blue across the width of fabric. I achieved the dark blue stripe by sewing about 20-25 '' onto the pieced part of the quilt.
Basting for the quilt went faster than any other large quilt I've done likely because there were very little seams so the fabric behaved.
Dad loved his quilt, really loving the fact that everyone's name is stitched into it.
I cried a lot while making the quilt. I love my dad.
Have a wonderful day! Patty
There really aren't words for that kind of loss. It's a beautiful quilt, hopefully it brings you only happy memories.
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful quilt, both in design and in the memories that it brings. Hope if feels like a big hug from your Dad when you wrap yourself up in it.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry! Quilt is lovely!💕
ReplyDeletePatty, so sorry to hear about your dad, hugs to you. It is such a special quilt, I am sure he did love it and felt the love you put into it.
ReplyDeletePatty, It's such a beautiful quilt, and it's so nice that you were able to make it for him and give him joy in the last days of his battle. I'm sure your Mom will enjoy it now as well. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss. Your quilt is a labor of love - so beautiful and unique and personal.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for the loss of your dad, Patty. I can see why he would enjoy that quilt with his sweet daughters' names sewn into it. I love that idea and how much love went into the quilt. xo
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is lovely. I know you miss you dad. I miss mine too. You did a beautiful job on the quilt and you put so much sentiment in it for him. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss, Patty. It's a beautiful quilt you made for your dad, full of love.
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What a wonderful gift for both you and your dad. I am so sorry about his passing. Hugs from Ohio.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry about your dad, Patty. I love the way the quilt "glows" with the ombre fabric. I'm sure he could feel the glow of your love.
ReplyDeleteSo Sorry for your loss. What a beautiful labor of love. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss, Patty! What a beautiful gift you gave him! Two gifts, really. The quilt, but best of all, yourself! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredibly loving gift. I am so glad you were able to give it to him, and experience his appreciation of the quilt and its meaningful elements. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. xx
ReplyDeleteSad news, Patty but a wonderful quilt. So much more so because of its significance to both you and your Dad.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful quilt, but so sorry for your loss! Sending many virtual hugs your way xo
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss Patty, there just aren't adequate words for comfort. Sending a hug your way and prayers for you and your family. Your quilt is such a beautiful gift of love!
ReplyDeleteHi Patty! I cried a little reading this quilt's wonderful journey. Knowing that your Dad loved this quilt and was wrapped 100% in your love makes it even more special than it could possibly be. I am so sorry for your loss, and I'll pray for you and your family. {{Hugs}} a bunch for you, and especially your Mom. I'm sure she has many happy memories to act as a salve when she gets to that point. Until then, I know you and your sisters will help her immensely. ~smile~ Roseanne
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and moving quilt...
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful treasure you gave your Dad. And the memory of his appreciation of how special it was will be your treasure. So sorry. The loss of loved ones is so hard.
ReplyDeleteMy condolences. This is an amazing quilt.
ReplyDeleteIt's such a beautiful quilt and I'm sure your dad absolutely loved being warm by your gift. Sorry for your loss xx
ReplyDeletePatty, I truly am sorry for your loss; I cannot comprehend how you were able to accomplish that much in a 2 day period. To be wrapped in that much love with all of 'his girls' names comforting him was so special. Well done~1 day at a time....Susan
ReplyDeletePatty, I'm so sorry. I'm glad you were able to make it in time. Thank God for being able to quilt and put your heart into something so beautiful and meaningful.
ReplyDeleteMy heartfelt sorrow for your loss. The beautiful quilt is love sent to him
ReplyDeleteSuch a love-filled, forever treasure from the heart. The absolutely best type of quilt. So glad to hear that your dad was able to use the quilt and feel the love that you poured into making it. The symbolism of the 7 partial stripes is lovely as is your story in making it. With my sincere condolences.
ReplyDeleteA lovely gift for your Dad. Sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad, so am sending hugs from afar. Take care.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post, Patty. Your dad's quilt says everything, and I'm so sorry you lost him.Losing a parent is so hard. I wish I'd been a quilter when my dad died, as he would have loved to have one, too. Your beautiful labor of love means so much.
ReplyDeletePatty, I love this quilt, and I love that you made it from your dad. I'm so very sorry to hear that his time with you was cut short. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
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