Here’s my contribution to the Bloggers Quilt Festival going on at Park City Girl. I headed over to Flickr to choose one. First off, it is so amazing to look back over 3 years worth of creative work. I hadn’t looked at my own photostream for some time. I highly recommend the experience!
The quilt I made for my sister Jenny is by far my most favorite quilt. I enjoyed reflecting on it this morning and remembering the time I spent alone in my sewing room creating this for someone I love so much.
The quilt is packed with so many emotions: tears, laughter, fear, acceptance, hope, and most of all love.
It taught me that making a quilt is a journey packed with beautiful hidden gifts for the maker and the recipient.
We’re thankful that Jenny has been cancer free since her chemo ended in September of 2007. Thank you again for all the prayers that were said across the world for her.
update: I intended to link to the original post on this quilt . The hands are me, Caitlin & Leil, my sister Anna, my sister Liz and our nephews Stephen and Matthew.
This is an INCREDIBLE quilt, a true labor of love.
Jody
I´m enchanted by this quilt. Love the color, the design, everything. It´s always inspiring to visit your blog, thanks for sharing
FABULOUS! Love everything about this one, Enjoy the festival
The quilting is amazing! I love the intricacy of the designs. Great job!
Micki
It’s absolutely beautiful Kathy! I love all the little suprise details!
I love everything about this quilt! The front, the back, the quilting, the surprises, the story…. It’s stunning.
Love the unexpected combinations of fabrics. The hands are a really nice addition. I especially love the little quilting motif of the spiral inside the heart. I may try to use it myself next time. Thanks for the inspiration.
Aside from being beautiful (which it really is) I love the story. The process of making a quilt for someone you love can be so very gratifying.
this is a real beauty. The colors are amazing.
This is a truly stunning quilt! And, I do love that the first picture of it features my beloved Kaffe, in a fabric I’ve used in countless quilts! A truly heartwarming story, too.
Purple, I love purple. Great quilt, thanks for sharing…Kathy
What an awesome quilt! I love the colors, but most of all the hands of love all around! Truly fabulous!
Cathy ?
Beautiful quilt. I love the colors and the hands are lovely. A beautiful momento.
Thanks for sharing such a beautiful quilt. Love the purple and especially the hands.
Beautiful quilt…wonderful colors and love the hands!
I remember when you first posted about that quilt. It still blows me away how gorgeous it is. One of my favorite quilts too. : )
Whoa, that is stunning.
I absolutely love the quilt that you made for your sister….it feels like an adventure. The hands are beautiful…and make me smile! I want to keep looking at it to see all the little surprises in it. I am so happy for you that you have found your true passion in life! It shows in everything you do.
I miss you so much…..and can hardly wait to see you. Only 3 weeks!
xoxoxoxo
Oh this quilt is so amazing…. My very dear freind Heather died a week ago tonight after a whirling 5 months from diagnosis of cancer to her untimely departure and just this morning I got it in my mind that I wanted to make a memorial quilt for her….. I thought that I would gather fabrics from her favorite clothes, linens she loved, patterns that reflect her passions and artistic preferences, and photos transfered to fabric. I can see the love that went into your quilt for your sister. Part of what is holding me back is wanting this to be the perfect quilt, so that her husband can wrap himself up in “her” when he feels lost. Thank you for sharing your beautiful quilt and the story. It inspires me to push forward with my idea…..
Very Cool!
Oh, I love this. The quilt is incredible and the story makes it even better. Glad your sister is cancer free. Sisters are precious things!!
An absolutely amazing quilt. I am seriously speechless!
gorgeous!!!
What a gorgeous quilt, and a wonderful story. I love the purple sashing, and the hands of your family, Jenny must cherish this one.
A special quilt made by a special lady.