Here is a photo taken back in June when I had finished quilting the innermost part of Jan’s future grand daughter’s quilt. Then for some mysterious reason I decided to chain stitch…embroider circles all around the reverse border!
Those embroidered circles took a while but really make it a little different so it was worthwhile.
Now I am on the final stretch…handstitching the binding…this is my favourite part of a quilt. Rest assured many thoughts and prayers will be going into the final stitching. If I really were magical..I would be stitching magical spells into this quilt…of enchantment and protection for this little baby. As it is I will be praying for her and also for Jan as she prepares for a massive operation on her leg. Please spare a moment for her as she prepares for a hugely time intensive and undoubtedly painful operation. But I am reassured by my knowledge of Jan’s inner strength…she survived Chondrosarcoma and now she will get through this difficult stage of her life. Maybe she will even write a book about her trials and tribulations…I would definitely buy a copy.
For the quilters out there the horses fabric is by Laurel Burch who suffered herself greatly with an illness of the bones all her life..I find her fabric to be so mystical and love the way she incorperated Native American art with Aztec and Egyptian…she was remarkable and I think Jan would have liked her a lot!
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The quilt is looking so beautiful. I’m sure Jan’s Granddaughter will cherish it always. I love the circles.
I will keep Jan in my prayers as she undergoes her operation.
I love sewing on the binding by hand, too! Thoughts, prayers, enjoying the pretty fabrics, thinking of the loved one enjoying the quilt…. It’s a great time for reflection.
Thank you so much for your kind thoughts and prayers and for the wonderful magical wishes for my soon to be born grand-daughter ~ I really appreciate them. The quilt looks really beautiful ~ I particularly love the butterflies. And the circles of embroidery have a special meaning for me since when my beloved grandad died in December 2008 (age 100 years and 4 months). I was so sad then ~ then the circle of life brought tidings of my new grand-daughter to be born October 2009 to gladden my heart.
We will cherish this beautiful quilt and pass it through the generations. Thank you.
I go into hospital on September 14th ~ wish me luck.
Jan x
What a lively and lovely quilt, Kathleen. You are a good friend to send such loving vibes to your friend Jan. I will keep you and Jan in my prayers.
I love this quilt – the colors, the handstitching, everything! I also love the little tea tray with the bowl of M&Ms. MMMMMMMM! Something yummy to go along with something lovely and comfy. The best of both worlds.
Hi Kathleen!!!!!! Hope you are well!
I had to stop over and see what you have been up to and as usual, I am not disappointed with all the lovely crafts and bejeweled insects I saw when I scrolled back at your blog a bit.
Thanks for all the comments…we will be thinking of you Jan on September 14th.