“Life is like a quilt. Years bound together. Embellished with family and friends. Backed with tradition. Stitched with LOVE. With cornerstones placed carefully to create one-of-a-kind memories of our journey through time”. - author unknown

Last month, our presenter “One Common Thread”, was a huge success. The feedback that we received was both heartwarming and positive. The presentation touched so many of us who want to help and donate to their cause. Plus, Barb winning one of their quilts, “Beautiful Water”, from a previous drawing online couldn’t have been more perfectly timed.

Although I missed the presentation that evening, I was able to catch it online. I was eager to go to their website to view all their quilts and their kits. I’m particularly drawn towards anything orange, and one particular kit caught my eye. When I noticed the name, I started to cry. I knew that I had to purchase this kit.

Starting a new fiber art was not something that I had planned, especially not hand work! But there was something tugging at my heart and I knew I had no choice but to follow fate. Now I’m sure that you’re wondering why on earth this quilt kit would make someone cry... My mom was always finding ways to make us laugh. Her favorite was playing with stuff animals and making funny noises for them. My little brother would giggle and laugh as Mom would make sillier and sillier voices for the toys.

My favorite memory, however, was Mom’s jokes. She had knock-knock jokes which always made my eyes roll but I chuckled inside. Her favorite one went like this:

“Knock, knock Who’s there? Banana! Banana who?”

“Knock, knock Who‘s there? Banana! Banana who?”

“Knock, knock Who’s there? Orange! Orange who?”

“Orange you glad that I didn’t say Banana?”

The kit arrived last week. I’ve spent many hours reading and researching how to do English Paper Piecing. With each stitch, I think of my Mom, and I’ve managed to finish one hexi blossom!

Our quilts are an amazing memorial to our family and can be appreciated for many years to come. Quilts that are made to honor or remember a lost loved one can be both beautiful and comforting. These memories that live in our hearts and minds can now be preserved in a tangible way...through our quilts.

A quilt is a patchwork of memories, stitched with love and filled with stories.

Thanks, Mom.