Poem About Quilts

I found this cute little poem this morning on FaceBook and thought I would share.

In this photo is my Grandma Baisden, marking a quilt!

Enjoy!

In that far back-bedroom
without no heat in,
Granny pulled those quilts
way up to our chin.
Two little brothers,
each by my side,
were tucked in snug
like they were tied.
We could hardly breathe—
there was more than one,
each so heavy,
seemed like a ton.
There was no tossin’
or movin’ ‘round—
those quilts held us tight
like we were bound.
From the time she tucked us
‘til mornin’ light,
we were warm as puppies
on a three-dog night.
I could see the moon
thru’ window shinin’
as I crept off to sleep
with no tears or whinin’.
For ya see I favored
Granny’s warm ol’ quilts,
an’ I’d dream of playin’
on skates or stilts,
‘Cause life was peaceful
an’ without a care—
safe an’ secure
as we lay there.
Back in that bedroom,
way down the hall,
where under those quilts
we moved—not at all.
‘Til Granny released us
when she opened the door,
an’ our feet felt the cold
when they hit the floor.
I’ll remember Gran’s quilts
‘til my dyin’ day,
an’ wish I was still sleepin’
in that cozy way.
Author~ Don Garris
Raleigh County

A Quilt My Daughter Made

My daughter decided last week to make a quilt for her teachers wife that is due to have a baby any day now.  She drew out her own pattern and selected fabrics from my stash!  (shown above)

And here is the finished quilt!  It's about 36" square and I think she did a wonderful job!

She wrapped it all up and was so proud of herself.  It is being delivered today! Ashley is 14 years old and has taking a basic sewing/quilting class about 2 years ago.  Her skills get better and better!

Sharing Fabric

Today's post is about my Aunt Julie's beautiful scrappy quilts. My Aunt makes quilts for herself and also to sell.  I really want to thank all of my friends that have been cleaning out their own stashes of fabric and giving what they don't want to me to give to my Aunt.  I'm not going to point fingers and point out who they are - but I just want to thank them again because it really means a lot to me. Fabric is really hard to come by where my aunt lives and my friends have been so generous in their giving.  I've shipped her boxes and boxes of fabric and have another one building it's way up to being full.  This is what my Aunt does for a living - makes and sells quilts.  At least she has a fun job!

Enjoy these pictures of some of her quilts and always remember - don't throw any fabric away - there is always someone or some organization out there that will use it!

Enjoy the picture show!

Cutting up Scraps and My Great Aunt's Quilts!

Today I'm busy cutting up 3 1/2" squares to send to my Great Aunt Columbia Jane.  She likes brighter colors, so I've dove into my 1980's and '90's fabric bins and started cutting.  I also order some squares off of eBay.  She'll enjoy this box when she receives it, I think!

Here are some pictures of the quilts she has made.  She is in her upper 80's and still piecing!

Here she is a couple of years ago holding one of her creations.  And here are some other quilts she has made! Enjoy the show!