Our Slice Of Heaven: I Heart Quilts

I Heart Quilts with all my love! They are one of life's simple pleasures, nothing feels better than a quilt (at least to cover up with). It warms my heart every time I cuddle up with a quilt...not only am I supremely comfortable but I am also literally surrounded by love. Someone (not I because I haven't made one yet) put lots of love in that fabric by cutting it, sewing it and quilting it. They picked out the fabrics, or used scraps that were left over. They spent time and energy to make a work of art. I think of the person who made it with their hands and time. I think of what that person means to me and how the quilt was received (hand me down, gift, etc).

My love probably started back when I was in middle school. I had a friend, Rhonda, who I would spend the night with from time to time. We would frequently spend the night at her grandmother's house and they always had quilts on the bed. They were worn and thread bare (the best kind - well loved) and all different colors. I rememeber that the weight of them laying on my body was the perfect, PERFECT, weight to sleep under and the feel of the fabric on my face was delightful. They smelled of home and family - I knew then that I loved quilts.

I have a quilt that was made by a friend (John) of mine's grandmother. This friend didn't want it anymore (how awfull!) so he gave it to another friend (Allison) of mine that was my roommate for several years. I am now in possession of the quilt and I love it and the memories of both of these friends fill my mind when I cuddle with that lovely brown and green quilt.

Jason has a quilt that was his grandmother's made by her grandmother. I only met his grandmother once before she passed away but I think of her when I cuddle with that cherished orange and white quilt.

Abygail has a quilt that was made by a very dear friend of mine (Allison, a sister in my heart). When ever I see that quilt or wrap my babies up in it I think of the love that she put into it. It also happens to be the first quilt that my friend ever made and her grandmother (Billie, who I know and love too) showed her how to make it. That red and green quilt will forever be a part of our lives.

Jason and I have a quilt made by the same dear friend's grandmother (Billie), it was given to us as a wedding present and I love cuddling it. It's the perfect size and I adore thinking about her and her entire family when I see it. Now a family heirloom that purple and white quilt has warmed me on many a chilly night in Utah, Idaho and now New York.

ALL of these quilts are used frequently and adorn my living room furniture. ALL of these quilts are well loved and hold a special place in my heart.

I HEART QUILTS!!!

I went to the fabric store today to buy some felt to make 'duck feet' for Abygail's duck/chicken Halloween costume (duck/chicken is another story). While there I couldn't keep myself from looking at the fabric, I saw two ADORABLE prepackaged quilt patterns that included fabric and instructions. So today I bought 2 quilt sets. I aspire to make a quilt for Abygail and for Jackson. I have never done it or been taught how to but I have a deep yearning in my soul to do it so...I will. Jackson's fabric is orange and blue and has animals, Abygail's fabric is brown and aqua and has flowers. I hope that when I get a sewing machine and some time to make them they will turn out great and I hope that they too will share my adoration for quilts and know that I love them, my babies, with all of my heart.