Paula Swanson Poet Rhyme

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

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Juanita Warden July 13, 2011 at 8:34 PM I love this poem.Reminds me of the good old days..

Carol Sunshine Brown June 8, 2011 at 11:07 AM Congratulations on your win in Nette's "Anything Homemade"contest Paula. Love, Carol

Andrea Dietrich June 7, 2011 at 7:57 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!

Gautami Phookan June 7, 2011 at 1:34 AM A beautiful handmade quilt,it holds all the memories together. Congrats Paula on your fabulous win in nette's contest. love, gautami

Jack Horne June 6, 2011 at 10:20 AM Many congrats on all your wins, Paula : ) Thanks - your contest was such fun

Dr.Ram Mehta June 6, 2011 at 8:52 AM Congratulations on this win in the contest of nette, Paula

Linda-Marie Sweetheart June 6, 2011 at 8:52 AM Congrats Paula on your wonderful success in Nette's contest with this dynamic write so creative and fantastic.. enjoy with luv my friend..

Carrie Richards June 6, 2011 at 8:01 AM We too, have several of these treasures. I recognize a few patches from little school dresses I wore...wonderful memories. Congratulations!

Mike Dailey June 6, 2011 at 7:04 AM What a patchwork of memories you must have of these wonderful ladies. Congrats on the win. Mike

Cory Long May 30, 2011 at 4:39 PM this is very good, good luck in the contest. cory

Barbara Gorelick May 29, 2011 at 7:26 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

Linda-Marie Sweetheart May 29, 2011 at 1:00 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..

Delysia Hendricks May 29, 2011 at 12:41 PM I had to chuckle at their off-key singing. lol. Good one for the contest, Paula. Good luck to you. :)

Poet Destroyer A May 29, 2011 at 12:12 PM Good luck in the contest,..p.d.