Friday, February 18, 2011

The Amateur Quilter



My sister Becky, who is a fabulous quilter started this quilt for MaryKate when I got pregnant. In the 2 years that have transpired since then, Becky has had 2 babies, making it nearly impossible for her to find the time to quilt with 4 little ones. At Christmas the quilt pieces and design where passed to me to finish. After making a few final pieces, sewing all the pieces together, quilting each block, & binding it I have one finished imperfect quilt and a blister on my middle finger & thumb. Holy cow... quilting takes a lot of time! When MaryKate is a sassy teen & questions my love for her I will point at the quilt & enough said! For all you quilters out there, bless you for your patience. I hope to sit near you at church or the doctors office while MaryKate screams irreverently. I nearly cursed 3 times while making this & that is not like me. Anyway, thank you Becky for all your help! You're the best!

P.S. James' Valentines post was very, very kind & made me cry... just if you were wondering. I hope you all have someone that finds their own ways of making you feel loved like that. And I hope you had at least one delicious Valentine treat!

4 comments:

Lindsay said...

that is the most beautiful quilt! love it, love it. I learned how to quilt for my senior project in high school, but it was the basics of basics!!

The Hills said...

Kathy, this is beautiful!! Good work sister!

Deirdre Eagar said...

Great Job! I love making quilts, but after every one I swear I will never make another....untill I see another cute idea, that has me making another....

Emma and Dan said...

Beautiful! What a talented group you Larson sisters are!