I finished the quilt top today from Vann's shirts for Amy's Christmas gift. I have enough leftovers, I think to stitch together a backing from some larger pieces. Then I'll take it to Lena for quilting.
It was fun making this top. I had chosen shirts that Vann wore a lot and for several years. Vann was not one to get rid of clothing if it was still good. In fact, Vann was not one to get rid of much of anything. I'm still sending loads of Vann stuff to the thrift store.
I can't begin to count how many times I washed and ironed these shirts. Vann would wear only 100% cotton, which of course meant a lot of ironing. Some of the shirts had been worn, washed, and ironed so many times that the fabric has lost absolutely all of its crispness. But that's ok too. Just makes the quilt more snuggleable.
Amy might see this post, and that's all right. I don't mind her knowing that I'm planning a special gift for her. And if she doesn't see it, that's all right too.
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On 10/18/2013, Andy said ...
Such a precious gift. I wish I had something like this of Grandpa Ramey's. I'm sure Amy will treasure this quilt forever.
On 10/18/2013, Barbara Anne said ...
What a wondrful and thoughtful gift, full of love inside, outside, and in the many stitches holding it together. Amy will keep it and love it forevermore. Well done!
Hope you have the sunny, cool weather that we do.
Hugs!
On 10/18/2013, Nancy in Utah said ...
I can't think of a more precious gift Susan. How the wonderful memories must have filled your heart as you worked on this quilt. I'm a very sentimental person, so I can almost feel the love you put into every single stitch. Thanks so much for sharing your progress as you made this special gift with us. Big (but gentle) Hugzzz
On 10/18/2013, Rhonda said ...
I have just been asked to make two small quilts out of shirts for some kids whose dad died .
On 10/18/2013, karen said ...
That is very cool, great idea.
On 10/19/2013, Sandy said ...
Why don't you use the larger pieces you were planning to use for the backing and make Sophie a pillow? She loved her daddy so much. Love the quilt, especially the block with his name embroidered on it.
On 10/20/2013, katereed94@yahoo said ...
Something so very special... brings a tear to my eye... just wonderful..
On 10/21/2013, Ramey said ...
This is a beautiful, charming quilt! Good job!
On 01/09/2014, Jeremy said ...
This is a great quilt. When you said "take it to Lena for quilting" I looked at your profile to see where you're from. I'm from the Birmingham area and take my quilts to Lena at New Traditions. I assume we're talking about the same Lena. She's awesome!! Small world!!
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