Quilts Are Like Pictures....

Quilts have a story to tell just like a picture can.

When I look at quilts I have made,
 they are like a picture bringing back so many memories.

I was looking at this quilt and it reminded me of days gone by.
Back to the time my daughter saw a picture of this in a quilt book and wanted a quilt like it.
The two of us went to Mormon Handicraft
 (when it was located at "This is the Place Monument")
and picked out the fabric.
I must say I was not excited or eager to stitch around all of the daisies and ladybugs pieces.
And I did say a few unkind words to this quilt during its construction. :-)

The first thing I thought of when I come across this quilt

is the time I spent at Huntsman Cancer Institute in the chair with a chemo drip.

I remember making copies of the

ladybug pieces and daisy pieces on wonder under while the chemo was dripping into my body.

( it could have been heat and bond or another brand, Its all wonder under to me)

This quilt reminds me of the wonderful people at Huntsman  that go out of their  way to

brighten your day and make you feel of worth.

Although the chemo is NO fun at all, I have very fond memories of

the goodness and kindness that I felt from the dear people there.

This quilt also reminds me of my sweet daughter that loves this quilt.

It brings laughter now when she talks about me giving this

quilt a piece of my mind more than once.

It has been finished for a few years now.

The memories are worth all of the unkind words toward it.

It was one of those projects that wouldn't let me put it in the

 cupboard.....to never be seen again.

WHERE IS SUMMER GOING?

Are the seasons going by at a faster rate
or is it that I am slowing down?

I feel like summer just started
but the last few mornings has definitely

felt as if fall is in the air.

The Fall Season is my favorite of the four seasons,

BUT I am not ready for it to be here yet.

I must admit that I would like flip-flop weather

to stay around LONGER.

My daughter made this quilt and it is one of my favorites.

(actually any quilt made and finished is a favorite of mine)

It was fun to watch her pick out trims for each set of flip-flops.

Mother Nature will you give us more flip-flop weather?

Welcome To Fun Friday

HELLO TO EVERYONE! WELCOME TO FUN FRIDAY!

I must say I'm excited to see all of your comments and enthusiasm about our new blog. I hope that you will all enjoy your visits with us.

I will be posting fun ideas, projects and places to see. Actually you never know just how the wheels are turning in my head. So anything is possible. Brenda has suggested that I tell you a little about myself. So where do I start......when I think of my childhood, memories of our dear Mother and grandmothers, quilting and sewing come to mind. All three of them loved to use their hands with crocheting, tatting, knitting, embroidery and of course creating with fabric.

As a child, I have many memories sitting under a handmade quilt, as my Grandmothers would be quilting and visiting with each other. I enjoyed listening to them visit with each other. Many of my school clothes were made by my Grandmothers. So I guess that handiwork or creating has always been a part of my life.

Our Grandmother knitted the pink and blue twin sweaters, Brenda is the baby girl with twin brother Brent. The pink dresses are also made by our Grandmother. The fourth child from the left- front row, looks familiar. I won't say the year this picture was taken??

Fast Forward 2011:

I have a husband and four children, three daughters and one son, three son-in-laws and four grandchildren. I truly adore and admire each one of them. I enjoy being with them. We are minus two grandchildren in this picture. Okay, enough about me and my personal life.

It's time for Fun Friday!
One of the first comments for the giveaway was a dear person wanting to see quilts. And my mind immediately went to a quilt that is so meaningful to me now. Years ago,when I thought I could be supermom, I had a brilliant idea to make my Mother a quilt for Christmas (along with making pj's and Christmas dresses and doll accessories).

Of course, just like any other year, I ran out of time.
I was able to get the quilt pieced together but not quilted. I felt so sad that I didn't get it finished. I was going to put it in the drawer and go shopping for another great gift for her. I just couldn't find anything that I wanted to give her. So I decided to give her the pieced top and the batting and the backing. I was so glad that I did. We ended up hand quilting it together. That is a cherished time for me. My mother had it hanging in her family room for many years.

This quilt is a treasure to me now. My Mother has since passed away. She was a beautiful quilter and I have her stitches in this quilt.

There are nine houses. The house in the middle represent Mom and Dad's house and the eight houses around it represent each one of their children. So, it goes to show that you never know when your craziness will turn into a treasure. The following picture is my brothers and sisters, all eight of us. Life is Good
Annie Moore