I had hoped to have a new quilt made and ready for Amy's Blogger's Quilt Festival, but that didn't happen so I decided to show a quilt I made for my Mom for Mother's Day in 2004. I haven't shown this quilt on my blog before so it's new even to my regular readers.
Mom loved stained glass-look quilts, flowers, and hummingbirds. We always had a feeder outside the kitchen window so that we could watch them while we had breakfast. So when I saw this pattern I had to make it for her.
When she received the quilt she was so happy. The quilt followed her to a care center two years later and often when I would visit her it was laid on top of her bed. When Mom passed away in 2008 the quilt returned to me. It now resides in my formal living room on a beautiful sofa that Mom left to me. I think about her every time I pass it and enjoy the memories she left.
If you would like to read a little more about my Mom go here.
Be sure to visit Amy's Blogger's Quilt Festival and enjoy all the other wonderful quilts and stories.
22 comments:
just lovely! i did a stained glass with a ladybug and really enjoyed it. did you use bias tape for "leading"? sweet, poignant story about your mom--how wonderful she had it to comfort her! thanks for sharing
That is a stunning quilt, Jill! You are good....
Your quilt is absolutely beautiful and what a beautiful tribute to your mother.... You are a very fortunate woman to have had such a person in your life! Thank you for sharing with us!
Stunning. :o)
love the quilt! great applique~
Margaret
www.quiltsoflove.blogspot.com
Lovely stained glass quilt.
Have a great day.
Always, Queenie
The quilt is beautiful, and so is the story behind it! Very nice...
This is really great quilt:)
wow...lovely quilt...me too like the stained glass look..
very special and unique. beautiful job.
What a beautiful quilt! I love the stain glass effect- so cool!
How very beautiful! Hummingbirds are wonderful creatures and your stained glass style looks terrific
This is a gorgeous quilt...you should be very proud of it and how you came to have it...I love hummingbirds..my mother-in-law passed away in 2010; she taught me to quilt...she loved them also,and the dragonfly...
What a beautiful quilt and how special to you! Thanks for sharing.
This is a lovely quilt and it obviously carries very special memories.
What such a lovely quilt, and story. I lost my Grandmother last year, and sadly the quilt I made for her was stolen. :( Hold your quilt and treasure it. I know I would. ANd I love humming birds. hugs
Beautiful quilt and perfect for your mom. It's wonderful that you get to keep it now that she's gone and can display it on the lovely sofa she left you.
I LoVe the stained glass you showed here. It's stunning! :)
Very nice. I've been afraid to try a stain-glass quilt despite having a kit sitting in my sewing room waiting for me. Maybe I'll pull it out soon and give it a go again.
Wow! How beautiful. I haven't tried stained glass quilts yet, but I think I might have to...
Mary
http://www.quiltgenius.com
Lovely quilt, thanks for sharing. :)
Beautiful quilt...thanks for sharing.
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