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Granny's Quilt
It arrived today, my Granny's quilt top, all folded neatly into a tiny
little bundle that fit neatly inside my mail box. I have to confess my hands were shaking as I opened it. Oh my..... The top is now spread out on my bed and I can hardly stand to look at it for long. There, in neat blocks sewn together with just about perfect seams, are squares of Granny's dresses, the kitchen curtains from her little house, the rocking chair cushion, her bed covering. It's like stepping back into a time when I was small and life was simpler. I can't believe I'm touching something she touched and held and cared about. It's very emotional for me. My Granny was a rock. Now, she wasn't born that way and Lord knows she must have made her share of mistakes in a life that spanned 102 years. But when I knew her, hard times and faith had taught her a lot about being strong and loving with a heart that knew no bounds. Whenever things got hardest around our house, my parents sent me off to Granny's house. And that was heaven. So now I have a quilt top she made. And eventually I'll quilt it. But for now I'm just going to wrap it around me and dream a little bit of being in my Granny's house and feeling like the whole world was safe and good. Hugs, Sunny |
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Awesome!
Now, head to Sisters and see that show! Ginger in CA On Jul 9, 5:40*pm, Sunny wrote: It arrived today, my Granny's quilt top, all folded neatly into a tiny little bundle that fit neatly inside my mail box. I have to confess my hands were shaking as I opened it. Oh my..... The top is now spread out on my bed and I can hardly stand to look at it for long. There, in neat blocks sewn together with just about perfect seams, are squares of Granny's dresses, the kitchen curtains from her little house, the rocking chair cushion, her bed covering. It's like stepping back into a time when I was small and life was simpler. I can't believe I'm touching something she touched and held and cared about. It's very emotional for me. My Granny was a rock. Now, she wasn't born that way and Lord knows she must have made her share of mistakes in a life that spanned 102 years. But when I knew her, hard times and faith had taught her a lot about being strong and loving with a heart that knew no bounds. Whenever things got hardest around our house, my parents sent me off to Granny's house. And that was heaven. So now I have a quilt top she made. And eventually I'll quilt it. But for now I'm just going to wrap it around me and dream a little bit of being in my Granny's house and feeling like the whole world was safe and good. Hugs, Sunny |
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Have you been there, Ginger or Sunny or anyone else? I went a few years ago
and loved it. DH and I went Sunday only and spent hours looking at quilts. Every year since I have worked and this year I don't work but I am too far away for a day trip. -- Mary http://community.webshots.com/user/m...host=community "Ginger in CA" wrote in message ... Awesome! Now, head to Sisters and see that show! Ginger in CA |
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How wonderful! Made me feel a little teary-eyed too. You'll find even
more in it as you quilt it. Roberta in D On Wed, 9 Jul 2008 17:40:32 -0700 (PDT), Sunny wrote: It arrived today, my Granny's quilt top, all folded neatly into a tiny little bundle that fit neatly inside my mail box. I have to confess my hands were shaking as I opened it. Oh my..... The top is now spread out on my bed and I can hardly stand to look at it for long. There, in neat blocks sewn together with just about perfect seams, are squares of Granny's dresses, the kitchen curtains from her little house, the rocking chair cushion, her bed covering. It's like stepping back into a time when I was small and life was simpler. I can't believe I'm touching something she touched and held and cared about. It's very emotional for me. My Granny was a rock. Now, she wasn't born that way and Lord knows she must have made her share of mistakes in a life that spanned 102 years. But when I knew her, hard times and faith had taught her a lot about being strong and loving with a heart that knew no bounds. Whenever things got hardest around our house, my parents sent me off to Granny's house. And that was heaven. So now I have a quilt top she made. And eventually I'll quilt it. But for now I'm just going to wrap it around me and dream a little bit of being in my Granny's house and feeling like the whole world was safe and good. Hugs, Sunny |
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Oh, Sunny! What a treasure. I have nothing from my granny except a pretty
pink glass bowl. She left me a very modest amount of money- I used it to build a small greenhouse next to my garden- but I sold that home and property long ago, so I don't even have that. You are so fortunate to have all these wonderful memories in the form of a quilt top! Leslie & The Furbabies in MO. "Sunny" wrote in message ... It arrived today, my Granny's quilt top, all folded neatly into a tiny little bundle that fit neatly inside my mail box. I have to confess my hands were shaking as I opened it. Oh my..... The top is now spread out on my bed and I can hardly stand to look at it for long. There, in neat blocks sewn together with just about perfect seams, are squares of Granny's dresses, the kitchen curtains from her little house, the rocking chair cushion, her bed covering. It's like stepping back into a time when I was small and life was simpler. I can't believe I'm touching something she touched and held and cared about. It's very emotional for me. My Granny was a rock. Now, she wasn't born that way and Lord knows she must have made her share of mistakes in a life that spanned 102 years. But when I knew her, hard times and faith had taught her a lot about being strong and loving with a heart that knew no bounds. Whenever things got hardest around our house, my parents sent me off to Granny's house. And that was heaven. So now I have a quilt top she made. And eventually I'll quilt it. But for now I'm just going to wrap it around me and dream a little bit of being in my Granny's house and feeling like the whole world was safe and good. Hugs, Sunny |
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No Mary, I never have had the chance, yet.
But I'd like to go one year! Ginger in CA On Jul 9, 7:18*pm, "maryd" wrote: Have you been there, Ginger or Sunny or anyone else? *I went a few years ago and loved it. *DH and I went Sunday only and spent hours looking at quilts. Every year since I have worked and this year I don't work but I am too far away for a day trip. -- Maryhttp://community.webshots.com/user/mardor1948?vhost=community "Ginger in CA" wrote in ... Awesome! Now, head to Sisters and see that show! Ginger in CA |
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The only thing I have from my great- grandmother is a Crazy Quilt. It is
kind of tattered and worn, but I get tears when I look at the beautiful embroidery stitches. And I have a grandmothers flower garden from my grandmother and a pink depression glass bowl. Patsy El Dorado Hills, CA. "Leslie & The Furbabies in MO." wrote in message ... Oh, Sunny! What a treasure. I have nothing from my granny except a pretty pink glass bowl. She left me a very modest amount of money- I used it to build a small greenhouse next to my garden- but I sold that home and property long ago, so I don't even have that. You are so fortunate to have all these wonderful memories in the form of a quilt top! Leslie & The Furbabies in MO. |
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Patsy! That is so amazing! My granny's bowl is pink depression glass, too!
I don't recognize your name- if you are new may I be the first to give you a big warm WELCOME to the group!!! Leslie & The Furbabies in MO. "Puttsy" wrote in message ... The only thing I have from my great- grandmother is a Crazy Quilt. It is kind of tattered and worn, but I get tears when I look at the beautiful embroidery stitches. And I have a grandmothers flower garden from my grandmother and a pink depression glass bowl. Patsy El Dorado Hills, CA. "Leslie & The Furbabies in MO." wrote in message ... Oh, Sunny! What a treasure. I have nothing from my granny except a pretty pink glass bowl. She left me a very modest amount of money- I used it to build a small greenhouse next to my garden- but I sold that home and property long ago, so I don't even have that. You are so fortunate to have all these wonderful memories in the form of a quilt top! Leslie & The Furbabies in MO. |
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