What a Treasure!!
At the Madsen Christmas Party this year we were all surprised by the ever inspiring Mary Lois. She had finished 8 quilts over the last few months so that she could surprise all of her children with one of these beautiful treasures for Christmas. Fortunately, Bret & I were benefactors of one of these amazing works of art. It is something that we will treasure for many years to come. She has made so many quilts, all stitched with love, throughout the years. There is not a grandchild, or great grandchild that has not received one of these precious gifts. I think they are a legacy in themselves.
Anyone who knows me, knows I love quilting. This gift from Mary Lois gave me a new appreciation for the opportunity I have to quilt almost daily. Some days I think of it as a chore, but most days I love being able to create something with my hands. I look forward to the day that I can not only piece quilts like Lois, but pass these gifts from the heart on to my children & grandchildren.
There are a few people in my life that I am grateful to for my love of quilting. First of all, my mother taught me to sew (& unpick) at a young age. What then was a chore, is now a gift. She was much more patient than I gave her credit for, & much, much more patient than I. Second of all, my sister who is my life saver at the quilt store, and who I have enjoyed many hours of sewing with. She should have a max out speed on her machine. She is impossible to keep up with. Third, my forever friend Michelle, who got me really excited about quilting several years ago on a trip to Virginia. We visited every quilt store & quilt museum we could find. She also helped me transform my bags of fabric into my first pieced quilt. And fourth, Mary Lois, who is so inspiring, and an amazing and patient teacher. I hope I can learn from her for years to come.
At the Madsen Christmas Party this year we were all surprised by the ever inspiring Mary Lois. She had finished 8 quilts over the last few months so that she could surprise all of her children with one of these beautiful treasures for Christmas. Fortunately, Bret & I were benefactors of one of these amazing works of art. It is something that we will treasure for many years to come. She has made so many quilts, all stitched with love, throughout the years. There is not a grandchild, or great grandchild that has not received one of these precious gifts. I think they are a legacy in themselves.
Anyone who knows me, knows I love quilting. This gift from Mary Lois gave me a new appreciation for the opportunity I have to quilt almost daily. Some days I think of it as a chore, but most days I love being able to create something with my hands. I look forward to the day that I can not only piece quilts like Lois, but pass these gifts from the heart on to my children & grandchildren.
There are a few people in my life that I am grateful to for my love of quilting. First of all, my mother taught me to sew (& unpick) at a young age. What then was a chore, is now a gift. She was much more patient than I gave her credit for, & much, much more patient than I. Second of all, my sister who is my life saver at the quilt store, and who I have enjoyed many hours of sewing with. She should have a max out speed on her machine. She is impossible to keep up with. Third, my forever friend Michelle, who got me really excited about quilting several years ago on a trip to Virginia. We visited every quilt store & quilt museum we could find. She also helped me transform my bags of fabric into my first pieced quilt. And fourth, Mary Lois, who is so inspiring, and an amazing and patient teacher. I hope I can learn from her for years to come.
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