Suzanne has a post on her blog today about simple quilting. Sometimes a simple piecing pattern is the right choice. Here is my start on the first of two memory quilts commissioned by a family. The squares are cut from shirts that belonged to to their 14 year old brother, who was tragically lost in an auto accident 7 years ago. The quilts will be a gift to their mother. What an honor to be trusted with such a special project.
This is what I’ve been working on this week, along with trying to finish up a custom quilting job that has been on my machine waaaayyyyy too long.
TGIF!!
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I’m a simple woman…at least that what my DH (Dear Husband) used to say about me…I was a wife, I am now a widow, mother, step-mother & step-grandmother, quilter, and have a full time job in criminal justice. I lost my DH on May 22nd, 2011. I live in a small town in Texas. I love piecing quilts, I love quilting quilts. I have a serious addiction to fabric. I’ve been quilting since 1998, and purchased my first longarm, a Gammill Premier, in 2004. I upgraded to an A-1 Elite, named Corky, in March, 2007. I am in the process of rebuilding my life after losing my spouse. All photos and content in this blog are my own, and I request that you not download, copy or otherwise use anything here without my permission. I hope you enjoy visiting my blog and would love to hear your comments. Thanks for stopping by!
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Ramblings From Randi, The Wild Rose Quilter 
what a wonderful gift and a great responsibility. i love the simplicity of it.
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What a heartbreaking, yet touching gift to have a part in.
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How awesome to be able to share in such an awesome gift. The simplicity speaks volumes. Great job!
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I made a memorial quilt once – it’s an incredible responsibility. Your quilt will be a wonderful tribute!
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What a wonderful gift Randi and so nice that you are the one doing it.
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Great quilt and a beautiful memory. I love the design chosen and how it showcases the memory – a more complicated quilt might take some of the focus off of that. The mother will be so pleased.
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Hi Randi,
What an honor it is to be able to do that for the mother! I am sure she will be very touched.
I am glad to hear that your week has been productive! 😉
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(((( Randi )))) to help you with the memory quilts. God bless you.
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Randi, I have all of my dad’s flannel shirts but haven’t known how I want to use them in a memory quilt. I like what you’ve done and am eager to see it all completed.
You are inspirational. 🙂
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