Tuesday, May 8, 2012

The Last of the Grandma Quilts

I FINALLY got my Grandma Quilt done over the weekend.  Yea!!
But since we've talked on and on about these quilts over the last year, I can't think of anything more to say about it.  I'll just leave you with a few pics and move on...

 

self-portrait


Quilts #1-3,  Renae's,  Squares 
I thought it would be fun now that the Grandma Project is completely finished to show a collage with all the quilts we made.  Six in total.  All different and unique, but equally cool in their Grandma Awesomeness!  I'm sure (and I think my sisters would agree) that Grandma would be very happy that we recycled her shirts into such beautiful creations!



Details:
Hourglass Inspiration and Tutorial
Backing:  light blue/white striped thrifted sheet from my stash
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13 comments:

  1. CarolMay 8, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    All of the grandma quilts are beautiful

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  2. Flaun of I Plead Quilty!May 8, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    They're just lovely! It's making me tear up a bit, frankly. Great job, all of you.

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  3. AlisaMay 8, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    Emily, you've done a splendid thing with your Grandma's dresses! They all look really good and I am sure are loved. Nice work!

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    1. EmilyMay 9, 2012 at 10:35 AM

      Actually, I need to give most of the credit to Renae. She sewed 5 while I only sewed 1. :)

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  4. Blake FamilyMay 8, 2012 at 1:53 PM

    They all turned out beautiful. My mom loves hers. I'm sure Grandma loves what you did with her shirts. She never threw out anything.

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  5. ShontelleMay 9, 2012 at 6:52 AM

    Wow - they are gorgeous! What a great idea. I loved reading about all of the quilts you made - you are very clever.

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  6. RenaeMay 11, 2012 at 6:51 AM

    Yours turned out really nice. I like the bowties. It still is amazing to me how different they turned out using all the same fabrics.

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  7. karenMay 16, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    They are so pretty! What a beautiful way to honor your grandma. Will they go to her grandkids or great-grandkids? Such a treasure......

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    1. RenaeMay 16, 2012 at 11:26 AM

      3 went to her daughters, our aunts, and then the other 3 were to grandkids: Me, Emily, and our cousin Doug (since his mother was the one daughter who didn't want one).

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  8. KimMay 16, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    What a great way to use these pieces of clothing......what good would they have done otherwise? Now they are great keepsakes!

    Happy Sewing

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  9. NitaMay 16, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    Precious!

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  10. CapitolaQuilterMay 16, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    The grandma quilts are so darling and special. I love them as a collection

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  11. Pieces of CottonMay 16, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    They're all so pretty!

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