Quite awhile back I told you all that I had made ONE quilt in my entire sewing lifetime and said that I would prefer to be impaled on rusty farm implements than to ever make a quilt again. I love RCTQ because I happened to think that this group is not only a font of very useful information, sewing or otherwise, always kind and helpful and full of humor and THE very friendliest in all of Newsgroup land. All you people are just so exceptionally wonderful!! I have from time to time put in my two cents worth when I felt I could be of help or bring a smile.........with that said, here comes the earth shattering announcement........everybody sit down and hang on.......
I'm making a quilt. ~wrapping old wool muffler under chin and around head to hold ice packs on throbbing temples~ Yup, you all read it here. My son is getting married in August. He just sold his house and they bought an old Victorian triplex as an income producing home. There is absolutely nothing this couple needs or doesn't already have or can not afford to buy for themselves. I have wracked my brain for some kind of very special wedding gift, my funds are very limited so there will be "no contest" trying to keep up with the in-laws (who are gifting them with a two week honeymoon in Europe) so I will make them a lovely queen sized quilt ~deep breathing into paper sack and rubbing Polly's little blue Minkee scrap sample on my cheek for soothing, calming comfort~ stitched with love and to go with the theme of their new home. Last night I sat and designed twined hearts that will encompass their names and wedding date and underneath my name and when I made the quilt as their wedding gift. I'll hand embroider that on the back after it is finished instead of making a label.
Wish me luck, send up prayers and stand by for questions, tears, mumbled curses, chocolate, alcohol and moral support.......and last resort ...... rusty farm implements.
Val