Finding a set of quilt blocks sparks the imagination of a quilter. All sorts of questions are asked. I found just such a set of signature blocks.
Questions of a Quilt Sleuth
WHO? The signatures are from my Husband's family and mine.
WHAT? A memory from the last visit to the USA that included
extended family on both sides.
WHEN? Summer 199
WHERE? At family gatherings in Nevada, Michigan and Ohio.
HOW? Each time family members gathered I asked them to sign 3
blocks.
The 3 sets of signed blocks where divided between
my 2 DD's and myself.
WHY? Signature quilt blocks traditionally celebrate significant
events
These blocks are a record of Family
A search through the scraps and every other box I could find unearthed scraps of most of the fabrics in the original signature blocks.
CHALLENGE Make a quilt !!!!
I'll keep you posted on my progress.
Unexpected finds and memories are the reasons I quilt.
What do you enjoy about your quilting ? Terry
6 comments:
I love unexpected finds . . . can't wait to see your progress with this quilt Terry.
What a great find! It must be wonderful seeing all those names of loved ones. I quilt for creativity and to play with colours, memories are made along the way...
Just love such great family reminders!! A good thing to make a quilt, so it will be rememberd always!
And what a lovely needle pad in the previous post. Also a lovely memory from the past; cherished!
Love from the Netherlands, Ria. :)
I'll enjoy watching the progress as you make the quilt.
What a great treasure! I always quilt 'by heart'...love of fabric, love of family and friends, and more.
This is going to be exciting projects. Have fun and enjoy the week - Hugs Nat
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