No, I didn't make this. It was made for me by my Grandma Cora about 50 years ago. As you can see, it has been carefully maintained archivally and untouched by human hands. Except for the years that it was used to wrap up dollies and kittens and puppies and probably a lizard or two. It's holey and threadbare, but then, who isn't at this age?
Like all of Grandma Cora's quilts, it is hand-pieced (teeny tiny little pieces!). She didn't put a batting in this one or quilt it, and I don't know why, except that she probably thought it would be easier for little hands to carry around and wrap up dollies with. For the past several years it has been hanging on my sewing room wall to remind me of my quilting genes. Wait just a darn minute--Grandma Cora was my mom's stepmother. So much for the genes. That explains a lot.
I have embarked on a crafty project, though, one that I'm hoping won't aggravate my sewing/blogging injury. Yes, I have taken to The Loom. Don't mock me. If this doesn't pan out, I'm going to have to bust open my Napolean Dynamite lanyard kit, and I'm pretty sure that will totally destroy its rare/collectible/heirloom value. So I'm hoping for the best from this, er, whatever it is that I'm making. And just what is it that I'm making?
I'll think about that tomorrow.
4 comments:
Ohhh, a beautiful, handmade, 50-year-old quilt! Lucky, lucky you! It looks likes it's been quite loved over the years.
I've always been a little curious about those looms. They were on sale at Joann's the other day and I started to reach for one and then made myself stop. I can't wait to see what wonderful thing comes from this. I would be more intrigued with the lanyard kit though!
Such a lovely heirloom. Things only get better with age if you ask me.
I just bought my daughter a similar little loom to put in her easter basket. I can't wait to see what you make on yours.
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