Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Grateful

Last week my mom turned 83. It got me thinking about all that she has accomplished in her life so far. Just one example of her many accomplishments is shown in this picture of her two years ago at Christmas. She pieced and hand quilted, yes hand quilted, 10 quilts all in one year for her ten children. Amazing, simply amazing.

I'm so thankful that she shared her love of quilting with me, and taught me everything I know,

so I could, in turn, pass it on to my 3 wonderful daughters. And hopefully they will pass it on to theirs...

I am so grateful for her,

and so proud of all that these hands have accomplished in just 83 years.

I love you mom!
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11 comments:

  1. SherriOctober 1, 2009 at 5:00 PM

    What a beautiful post...and such a lovely tribute to your mother! I'm so grateful my grandmother is a quilter and passed her love of this art on to me!

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  2. MargaretOctober 1, 2009 at 5:01 PM

    Oh my goodness, what a wonderful tribute to your mother! And now we know where you learned to quilt. So lovely! Happy birthday to your mom!

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  3. Stitched With PrayerOctober 2, 2009 at 10:13 AM

    Beautiful treasures, beautiful memories, beautiful woman, beautiful post. Thank you and Happy Birthday to your mom.

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  4. Mary on Lake PulaskiOctober 2, 2009 at 4:34 PM

    What a wonderful post!

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  5. CariOctober 8, 2009 at 7:43 PM

    That mother of yours is pretty amazing! :) Hope you all are doing well!!

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  6. bingo~bonnieOctober 8, 2009 at 8:43 PM

    what a beautiful post and photos!!! I'm betting so many quilters who like me see and read this can only wish they had memories captured such as yours. You are all so lucky to have been able to make those photos with her and lots of her beautiful quilts!!!

    Happy to have found your blog!
    Love from Texas! ~bonnie

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  7. Material GirlsOctober 11, 2009 at 1:57 PM

    Your post was amazing what a great tribute to your mom!
    Nadine

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  8. CamilleOctober 12, 2009 at 11:36 PM

    I'm only 2 weeks behind (I know...) but had to second that. She is such an amazing woman, and we are so lucky to have her. Love you Grandma!

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  9. QuiltSoupOctober 21, 2009 at 9:49 PM

    Oh you are all going to make me cry! We are so lucky there are those who would teach us and pass the tradition along.

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  10. LIFE IS GOOD!October 28, 2009 at 2:23 PM

    Wow! I can't believe your mom is that old. She is an amazing woman. I am greatful that I know her.

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  11. onlymehereOctober 29, 2009 at 6:48 AM

    What a beautiful tribute! Now we know where your talent originated from, that is unless her mother quilted, and so on. Beautiful work.

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