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My Patchwork Quilt

Patchwork quilt, upon my bed. Made with love, needle and thread. Bits of fabric from worn out clothes, cut into squares, to be sewn. Hand stitched together, day by day. In the evening, after dishes are put away. An hour here and an hour there, slowly transformed, with love and care. My Great and Grand Mothers and my mom, worked together, while singing songs. Their pitch was off and no note was carried, but that beautiful quilt sings of love and is cherished.
Paula Swanson For the contest: Anything Handmade sponsored by Nette Onclaud Placement: 5th

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 7/13/2011 8:34:00 PM
I love this poem.Reminds me of the good old days..
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Date: 6/8/2011 11:07:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Nette's "Anything Homemade"contest Paula. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/7/2011 7:57:00 PM
Congratulations, Paula, this is an art form that goes back many years in our nation and in Europe. I am sure you are carrying on the tradition proudly!
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Date: 6/7/2011 1:34:00 AM
A beautiful handmade quilt,it holds all the memories together. Congrats Paula on your fabulous win in nette's contest. love, gautami
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Date: 6/6/2011 10:20:00 AM
Many congrats on all your wins, Paula : ) Thanks - your contest was such fun
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Date: 6/6/2011 8:52:00 AM
Congratulations on this win in the contest of nette, Paula
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Date: 6/6/2011 8:52:00 AM
Congrats Paula on your wonderful success in Nette's contest with this dynamic write so creative and fantastic.. enjoy with luv my friend..
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Date: 6/6/2011 8:01:00 AM
We too, have several of these treasures. I recognize a few patches from little school dresses I wore...wonderful memories. Congratulations!
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Date: 6/6/2011 7:04:00 AM
What a patchwork of memories you must have of these wonderful ladies. Congrats on the win. Mike
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Date: 5/30/2011 4:39:00 PM
this is very good, good luck in the contest. cory
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Date: 5/29/2011 7:26:00 PM
Love this! I am a quilt lover and know how much you must treasure yours. It will do well in the contest I'm sure. BG
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Date: 5/29/2011 1:00:00 PM
a fabulous craft .. and a more fabulous write Paula.. reminds me of my own Mom and Grandmom who also knitted quilts and afghans too..luv..
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Date: 5/29/2011 12:41:00 PM
I had to chuckle at their off-key singing. lol. Good one for the contest, Paula. Good luck to you. :)
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Date: 5/29/2011 12:12:00 PM
Good luck in the contest,..p.d.
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