Don’t get your hopes up. I don’t feel the need to quilt. What I am doing is moving some of my quilts from the sewing room to the house and I’m washing them and stacking them on quilt racks or on the extra beds.
Of all the quilts that I’ve made, this is my favorite. It makes me laugh and cry . . all at the same time. If you weren’t a part of this project or haven’t read the story about the “Boomerang Quilt” . . a story written in 2005, please take a moment and read it.
The Boomerang Quilt
There was so much quilting on that quilt.
Back Side
As I began to wash my special quilts and bring the to the house, this one was the first to get washed. This quilt is to me like George is to Addie. I need to make sure Nicole and Chad know how special this quilt is and they always keep it and pass down the story behind this quilt.
There’s never a time that I see this quilt that I don’t think of Vicky and her kindness makes me cry but the bidding frenzy makes me laugh. The “Gwen” that I mention in the post lost her battle with cancer several years ago . . probably more years ago than I realize.
This quilt will always be my favorite.
Paula says
What a touching story, I can understand why this is such a special quilt for you. I love the movement in the sashings. Do you happen to remember the name of the pattern?
Diann says
Great story and I miss you making quilts. Did you have a longarm machine back then? I know you did book(s)? at one time…..the mind is fading here.
Marilyn says
Sure miss Vicky but we do keep in touch. She is very special with a heart of gold!
Cinda Moulds says
I was a part of that group of quilters back then. I don’t remember if I made a block in that quilt or not. How sweet it is to read the names of ladies I used to communicate with frequently. Life goes on.
anudge says
Wonderful story and a sweet quilt.
Rosalie says
Do all your quilts have labels? Now is the time to do it if they are missing-that way Chad and Nicole will remember (in case they forget)!
Nelle Coursey says
A wonderful and touching story. You deserved this quilt and I am so glad your friend persisted in getting it! What a surprise for you!
Aileen Kline says
WOW. What a lovely story. Should put it on a label right on the quilt.
Bon says
I remember that quilt and the story so well. Man, that was a while ago.
Cinda Moulds says
Bon, how nice to see your name pop up. I think of you every time I visit the Meijer Gardens. I hope all is well with you.
Bon says
Hi Cinda. I’m doing great. Hope you are too.
DonnainKS says
I was part of that group. Yes, life does go on. Thankful for meeting some of the ladies in person. Bon, missed the one chance I had to meet you! I haven’t emailed Vicky in quite some time. As I lost address book on computer, I have lost her info now. It was a great thing she did; it’s a lovely quilt!
Rebecca in SoCal says
What a lovely memory as I prepare to meet with some of the same people in an offshoot of the retreat you organized so long ago. It’s nice to see some old familiar names in the comments, too.
dezertsuz says
That’s an amazing story and a lovely quilt. It seems just perfectly Addie, too, for someday.