Between all of this, I have been trying to quilt...believe it or not! I have so much to share! I don't even know where to begin!
First, let me show you a small wallhanging I repaired and finished for a woman. She recently lost her mother and in her mother's belongings, this is what they found:
I don't know if you've ever pieced a lone star quilt, but it is not easy. This woman's mother hand pieced this lovely wallhanging. Notice the waves in the mauve areas around. Can it be saved? Will it ever lay flat? Well, I'm no miracle worker, but this is what I did...First I removed the mauve areas around the star. Next I pressed them and trimmed as needed. Then I pinned them into place, so they would lay flat.
After re-attaching the mauve areas, I quilted it. What do you think? I think the woman's mother would be pleased.
It made me think of my own mother. She and my dad stayed with me for about a week. We enjoyed many good times together. I even interviewed them for a family history project my sister is working on. We spoke of their childhood and school memories. It was wonderful.My mother has slowed down in the past view years and walks with a cane. Occasionally she uses a wheelchair. Her memory is not what is once was and she gets confused once in a while. But she is always smiling and that makes me happy. She seems to be in a 'happy place.' The picture below is one of my favorites. It was taken about 4 years ago. I love it because I love the way she is looking at me. I can tell she loves me.
Now, get back to quilting, Vivian! Have a great day, blogging friends!
