This is a memory quilt i have been working on since around memorial day. I collected pictures from some that I have taken, some that were sent to me, and some that I scanned from old VFW pictures that came from the past Commander of the post. I also took some of the blocks to a meeting, and asked that the members sign them. I asked them to put their dates of service, rank when leaving, anything else they wanted. I had twenty of these blocks. I ended up putting them on or near the outside of the quilt. If there was room on the signed blocks, I tried to put a picture of the person that signed them. If there wasnt room, I put the picture somewhere near the signed block.
My friend found a t shirt place around the corner that would put my pictures on on transfers for me. I could have done it at home, but it would have cost mint in printer ink and transfer papers. I used almost all the pics I had her print.
I am going to give it to them when the hall is finally complete and open again. This is one I am very proud of.
What an awesome quilt! I bet more than one person had tears in their eyes when they saw the quilt. :-)
ReplyDeleteYou should be proud of all of them...but I do understand why this one is extra special - and it is a magnificent piece for sure.....and very thoughtful and caring of you to do.
ReplyDeleteNo one has seen it yet. I forgot to say up there it is a wall hanging. I cant wait to give it to them. it is going to be so hard to hold onto it until the new building is complete. it will only be a few months, but will seem likes years while I am waiting. I am very proud of this project. I cant put it on facebook, cus a lot of my vfw friends are on there, and they dont know.
ReplyDeleteI'd have to say.. of all of the quilts I've EVER seen in my life.. and it's many.. these kinds of quilts.. are always the BEST ones!! They were made.. with pure love! The thread that weaves an entire community together as one! AWESOME!
ReplyDeleteLisa that is a very special gift that will be around for year and bring alot of people happy smiles.
ReplyDeleteI think the most amazing part s the signatures that go along with the photos! This will defo be a a treasured gift that will no doubt be handed down for many generations to come.
ReplyDeleteYou are officially the 'Quilting Queen' !