It’s been about a month ago that I found this book, The Quiltmaker’s Gift, at the thrift store.
Placed in a large stack of yet-to-be-read books, I actually forgot that I had it, until last week. I’m surprised at myself over this, because as soon as I saw it I was in love with the illustrations and couldn’t wait to read the story.
It also made me think of my sister, who is an amazing quilter. I mean. I’m always telling her that she should sell her quilts, and she says she likes to make them for people she loves and give them away. It’s really something.
Imagine my surprise, then, when Michaela and I began to read this story and found it to be about a beautiful, talented quiltmaker who will not sell her quilts. She will only give them to the poor. The quiltmaker is a lovely woman. Her face is soft and gentle, but she is obviously a very strong woman. It was a fabulous story and I thought of my sister through every word. Which brings me to something I’ve been wanting to show you.
At Christmastime, I received a large box marked to “The Wilsons.” The beautiful heart-covered quilt was in it. From my sister. Just look!
Some of the fabric has little paper dolls on it. And the hearts! How does she do it? I cannot imagine. She and I are so much alike, and yet we are so different. She can do this. I cannot. It has always been like we walk to the same beat, but on two different paths. However far apart we are, we are always close together. I look at the squares and appreciate every single stitch.
So many memories…
By the way, the website to The Quiltmaker’s Gift was given in the book and is supposed to have games, stories of compassion, etc. Michaela will be looking at it for school today.
On a final note, my little old man pin found a name. Algernon. Thank you, Audrey! It’s the perfect name. And into the shop this weekend went Old Man Mushroom and his baby.
It’s a work day for me today and I must get busy! Have a lovely Monday.
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Lynn, I love your post. Thanks for thinking about me. I think of you everyday and stroll down memory lane. I love!!!! the mushroom. The detail is really something. I hope you have a good day. While your typing think of when we would find the tall skinny trees to bend over and we would hold on near the top they would pull us up in the air. Love, Andee
Dear Lynn,
What a beautiful quilt! Your sister is indeed very talented; it must have taken such a long time to piece and applique. The book looks like a treasure, too.
Oh, and Audrey is excited you chose Algernon (Which we found out means “whiskered one”) for your little man. The mushrooms look like they popped up in a fairy garden
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I hope you’re having a wonderful day.
Love,
Marqueta
p.s. Thanks so much for your order! We’ve had more snow today, so we might not be able to mail it till tomorrow, but we’re working on it!
What a sweet post… and what a gorgeous quilt. Ii am sure it will be a treasure to you for the rest of your life. Handmade gifts, especially something so beautifully made as this, are just incomparable♥
Have a wonderful Monday- working or not;)
That book caught my eye at the library on Saturday morning just as we were leaving. We were at our limit, or I would have grabbed it. Next time! The story reminds me of Dorcas of the Bible “who was always doing good and helping the poor.”
What a precious gift to have a sister to whom you are so close, Lynn. The quilt is spectacular, but how much more a cherished possession it must be having been crafted by loving hands especially for you. My mother-in-law quilts, too, but hasn’t done any big projects for quite some time. She surprised me with one for my bed this year, though. Hand-made gifts are truly the best, aren’t they?
Have a blessed day in the Lord!
Your quilt from your sister took my breath! It is so beautiful and I know you treasure it. I really like your little Algernon and your mushroom man too. Your family is so blessed with talent.
the quilt – what a thoughful gift of love. they are the best kind!!
Oh Lynn, the quilt is just lovely!
Lynn, your sister is just following what the Lord is showing her…her talent is really HIS!
Thank you for sharing this wonderful story dear friend…I am going to see if my library has it.
Blessings to your day,
Maria
The little teddy bear on blue is in a quilt I made for my daughter Sarah, nicknamed Sar-Bear.
“The Quilt Makers Gifts” looks like a wonderful story. I will put it on my list of must reads! The quilt is very pretty and will wrap you in warm memories of time spent with your special sister.
I agree the cute mushrooms look like a fairies delight!
Oh, what a lovely quilt. That is so neat that your sister is able to create like that. The fabric is so beautiful. All the different patterns just somehow fit together as if they were made for one another.
Jenn
Andee, the quilt is so beautiful, just like the other ones you’ve made. I love them all and they make me very happy.
I love you.
Marqueta, I think Algernon is perfect and even more so now that we know what his name means! I have tea for now, but will have some on hand too! I like mine with honey and a bit of vanilla rice milk. Yum.
Thank you, Diane!
Emily, for sure, quilts are the best. They instantly warm up a room — any room.
Eliza, thank you so much. One of the quilts Andee made hangs over my bed. It makes me happy every single morning.
Connie, so true!
Maria, I do agree that we should thank the Lord for our talents and use them in a way that would not bring sadness to His heart.
Ginger, that’s cute — Sar-Bear. I like the little bear too.
DianeM, yes the mushrooms are magical fairy mushrooms!
Thanks for stopping by.
Jenn, she is so good at piecing fabrics and colors. She has a way. Her work reminds me of Susan Branch, Shabby Chic, Marjolein Bastin, and others, all wrapped into one!
What a beautiful quilt!!! I know you treasure all that went into it. What a neat thing to explore that book so soon after receiving this gift too!
I hope you are doing well friend and that I’ll see you tomorrow?!
Love
Leslie
Leslie, I was hoping you’d see the quilt. I know you love to make quilts too. Enjoyed seeing you — and hopefully again this week!
Love,
Lynn