After my father passed away last January, my sisters and I were helping my mom go through his things. For those of you who know my father, you know he....how should I put this....had a "thing" for shopping. And a "thing" for clothes. He had more clothes than you could ever imagine. He was far worse than any woman when it came to shopping. When trying to decided what to do with all his MANY shirts, my mom said she wanted to make quilts out of them.
She started making the quilts in May and by December she had completed 12 beautiful quilts out of my fathers shirts. She made one for each of her 9 grandchildren, one for my brother and sister still living at home, and one for my grandmother. She gave them to them as Christmas presents and I must say, they were by far the most loved present each of her grandchildren received.
They are a beautiful labor of love and a treasure. My kids look at their quilts and say, "Papa used to wear this shirt all the time", or "I remember when Papa wore this shirt to my birthday".
The other night when I was putting Aubrey to bed, she started crying and saying that she missed Papa. I wrapped her up tight in her blanket and told her since it was made out of his shirts, it was just like he was giving her a great big hug.
Thanks mom...
12 comments:
What a wonderful gift, I know how treasured those quilts can be. I remember my grandmother each time I cover my children with the blanket I got form her. It brings tears to my eyes. Miss you guys!
LaRee
What a legacy! And what a wonderful gift from your mom. That gave me goosebumps. They are beautiful.
My boys love their quilts. I LOVE them. I snuggle up with Matt's all the time. It is the best gift! Thank you mom for making something so special that will be treasured for generations.
I was lucky to have seen them when I visited Aunt Kay before Christmas. She put so much time and effort and love into them. Just reading this post is making me cry again. Thanks Ally
I saw Granny's and it is beautiful! What a great gift your mom gave to help with all the great memories of your Dad! We sure do miss him also!
I think your Mom did a great job on the quilts, is there anything she can't do?
What a treasure for your Mom to passs to your children.
That made me cry. They are so beautiful too.
It's hard to believe that it's already been a year, Allyson. Your dad was a fine, fine man.
I have no words to describe how I felt upon seeing the pictures of the incredible gift you have each received from your sweet mom.
What treasures--both your mom and quilts!
Love,
Cathy
How lucky you and your children are to have something so precious.
That is so very sweet and a great way for the grandkids to remember their papa.
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