"James!" Betsy protected my feelings.
Laughing again, I reassured him. "No, I totally get it. Just the same way I think your watching hours of basketball is a complete waste of time." We all laughed now. "Yes, I love sewing. I love putting a quilt together. Mind you, not every step is a dream come true. The sewing is long. The piecing is laborious. But, the outcome is what I love most."
"Why?" he probed, dumbfounded that anyone could love a silly blanket so much.
Hmmm... "I love unique things. Homemade quilts are never something you can just run to Bed, Bath & Beyond and pick up for $50. Each one is unique and special. I love that they last - unlike a silly basketball game - and are handed down through the years. I love the color, the feel of the fabric, the warmth. I love the stories that they tell. The memories that they hold. See here? This quilt that I just made already has memories..."
"This is a from a dress I made Bella for her 2nd 4th of July..."
"And this, from another dress I made Bella."
"And this, THIS needs no explaining..." :-)
"The backing is an old Seasame Street vintage sheet I found at a thrift store.
I knew the girls would love it. So soft and worn."
Quilts have a way with me. They bring out my ever-hiding romanticky side. My quilts are never perfect. And some of them are tied with yarn because I simply cannot quilt with my cheap sewing machine. But, each one is loved, used, and adds that bit of color I so love in a home.
Random pieces, memorable scraps: a perfect red-and-white picnic blanket for the summer. We can't wait to use it!
2 comments:
Oh if I could sew I would be right there with you making quilts. Unfortunately mine would be more to laugh at than enjoy.
I totally get this! I've just started quilting, but I love it. I love that they can hold so much significance. I've got several planned for my upcoming winter in MT with my mother-in-law (who taught me to sew). Hopefully by the time my husband gets home, I'll have a few to show off!
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