I never met my Great Grandma Ida. She passed away the year before I was born. I have seen a lot of her handiwork and felt a connection to here. That maybe some of my love of this art came from her.
I was thrilled when my grandma, her daughter gave me her quilt. I loved the pattern so much. I wanted to make my own. If you’ve visited before you have heard this story. I worked on this project now and then. Mostly it sat in a bin patiently waiting. Grandma would ask me about it when I would visit. I’d always have to tell her I was still working on it. Well her only living brother and sister passed away recently. That was a wake up call for me. I knew I had to finish it. Thank you to everyone who gave their two cents as I decided borders.
I put some of the piano keys that auditioned on the back. Quilted it with a meandering vine. And some day great grandma and I will sit and chat as we enjoy our love of quilting.
Linking up withSarah to celebrate this finish.
They look so beautiful together! Two worlds meeting as one.
Well, congratulations, it is lovely. Thank you for sharing the story behind it.
Greetings,
Sylvia
Inspiring.
Beautiful, Em! I love that story and never get tired of hearing it!
What a beautiful quilt! and lovely post.
Other than watching your progress, I have never seen this design. Very interesting one and you have done well making your own version. A wonderful story!
HI! Em! A beautiful story and beautiful quilts and they look so pretty together ,They are heirlooms to pass on in the family.
How wonderful!!! I love that you did a version of your great grandmothers quilt! It's such a fun pattern with all the hearts.