A Quilt From One Grandma to Another

While we were in Vancouver, Washington for Hanna’s graduation I had an unexpected quilt adventure. Hanna’s Aunt DeeDee was kind enough to host the graduation party ~ and it was lovely. Towards the end I was talking with DeeDee and her husband Bert about the quilt I made for Hanna (click here to read that post), and they mentioned they had a number of quilts made by Bert’s grandmother. Bert then directed me to a lap quilt hanging in the hall. It was made from flannels and looked like it had been loved and washed – a lot! I began my “speech” about the importance of making a label for the back of the quilt (Mike always laughs because he know when this is coming), so future generations would know the quilts history. As I did this I checked the back for any type of signature. Wow ~ was I shocked to discover my label on it!!! That’s when I remembered making a quilt for Hanna’s grandma Bobbi, DeeDee’s mom, when she was going through chemo many years ago.

What a joy to know Bobbi had used and loved it so much! The conversation that followed was delightful, and once DeeDee knew the story she gave the quilt to Hanna.

Isn’t it a blessing to know that a work of our hands has been appreciated by the recipient? I’m so pleased that this quilt means something to Hanna, and that she will continue to love it as her grandma Bobbi did.

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And one more thing…

The AQS quilt show in Grand Rapids is only a month away – and the ThreadBenders Progressions quilts will be there!