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Grandma's Artwork

Grandma's quilt Hand-stitched memory patches Not one piece another matches Artful legacy Sews family ties together Crafted by hands now weathered Captured moments Prom dresses that ever dance Within love the flowed from grandma's hands Unique reminders Weddings, first dates, recitals Embrace in grandma's revival Adorned crib Quilt that covers a newborn With memories of ancestors gone

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Robert Pettit

Date: 2/15/2011 7:48:00 PM

I have a friend who likes to do artwork like this. You have described everything quite well in this entry.

James Fraser

Date: 7/9/2010 5:09:00 PM

The Quilts that so many Grandma's made are indeed works of art. Good luck in Sami's contest >> James

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

Date: 7/9/2010 7:03:00 AM

Hi Carolyn, As I may have told you, my great-grandma's quilts hold special memories to me, too. I remember as a young child running from my grandmother's work room gathering fabric scraps left over from her business projects and taking them to her mother who sat in a chair making quilts entirely by hand. When I grew up, I was amazed that she had included one BRIGHT ORANGE square in the middle of an otherwise pastel design...to the delight of a young girl...me! SMILES. Nice poem. Love --

Harry Horsman

Date: 7/6/2010 12:36:00 AM

my grandmother came from Durham in the uk famous for its patchwork quilts, so this brings back many memories. as usual what you write is both informative, and a pleasure to read thank you Carolyn. Harry

Carrie Richards

Date: 7/5/2010 6:43:00 PM

I have a quilt very much like this....made by my Grandmother. Aren't they the most wonderful treasures to keep...filled with a wealth of history...stories about each piece of fabric.... A lovely entry to the contest! ~ love, Carrie

Gert W. Knop

Date: 7/5/2010 12:24:00 PM

Yes this quilt must have been an artwork of its own, Carolyn! I still have a crochet quilt from my mom. Each patch should tell you another history! Loved to read this write and thank you for your kind comments...Love, Gert