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| You can imagine my surprise and delight when I spontaneously stopped at a church that was having a quilt show and saw this wall hanging that portrayed the story and mission of Children's Mercy Hosptial. It wasn't for sale, darn it! I thought it was quite a piece and told a great story. |
I have blogged a lot of information about quilts but nothing on how to make one. Since I learned from my Grandmother, I don't know that I could really give anyone instructions. I just watched her and learned, and learned a lot by my own trial and error. Sometimes it was mostly errors! There are some great websites and books out there. Two of my favorite websites are www.fonsandporter.com and www.coltide.com . The Fons and Porter website has free patterns and archives of their PBS television show "Love of Quilting" that shows how do make different quilting projects. The Coltide website has free patterns too and they sell a variety of how-to books.
That is a great looking quilt and an amazing story, what were the odds of seeing it? Crazy. Quilt making is time consuming. My mom and sister makes quilts and they love it. They say it is relaxing, but I don't find it relaxing. I tried once when I was much younger to make a quilt and I actually did make one (with both their help). Looks easier than what it is and it doesn't look easy.
ReplyDeleteThat is another great design. It is amazing how skilled some people are. I sometime wish that more young people would keep some of the traditions that are passed down.
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