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most of us took grandmother’s quilting for granted as just something she did to “keep busy”. but when we held the first quilt up to be photographed, there was an audible collective inhale followed by the most exquisite silence. silence of respect and appreciation and love-in-a-new-light. after a while, my cousin said quietly, “She really WAS an artist, wasn’t she.”

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JeanneQuilt2.jpg

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6 Responses to “still more of my quilting heritage”

  1. jude on March 22nd, 2008 10:53 am

    wow

  2. Laney on March 22nd, 2008 7:14 pm

    yes an artist!, wow, these are beautiful. I love that turquiose, she really understood color. What a great heritage.

  3. glennis on March 22nd, 2008 7:49 pm

    that turquoise really is something - i agree. i have been enjoying your grandmother’s quilts immensely!
    and thanks for the links added to your go outside and play list!

  4. jeanne on March 22nd, 2008 8:40 pm

    jude, don’t think i could’ve said it better myself.

    laney, sure do wish i’d've inherited her color knowledge/instincts and green thumb;)

    glennis, you are welcome for the links. i enjoy visiting your blogground frequently!

  5. Acey on March 23rd, 2008 3:31 pm

    it’s so wonderful that you’ve shared these treasures with us. For me the most scrappy quilts hold the greatest inspiration and excitement.

  6. jeanne, herself on March 23rd, 2008 3:43 pm

    i like scrappy quilts, too, acey. i mean, for starters, what’s not to love about the word “scrappy”. scrappy quilts are, for me, the epitome of innovation, creativity, and resourcefulness.

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