We are blessed to have two quilts lovingly made by S's Grandma B. As with many things passed down to us, I struggle with what to do with them. Part of me wants to keep them wrapped up tight, protected, to pass on to my future generations. The other part of me wants to pull it all out and use it and enjoy it with my family; as I'm guessing would be the wish of those we've inherited from.
So, while working on making my bed beautiful and cozy today, I decided to pull out one of Grandma B's quilts. I knew it was only made for a double bed, but during the summer, our quilts/comforters are only for show anyway ; ). I mean, when it's 98 with a heat index of 115, are you even using the sheets?
It's only a short term use as I'm in the process of looking for new "dressier" bedding. My ultimate goal would be to find a wrought iron quilt rack to hang both quilts on - I'm not really a wooden quilt rack kind of girl. I even have a spot just below my crosses to place it. So, if you happen upon a store that carries wrought iron quilt racks, let me know!
I am so happy I decided to use the quilt and hope Grandma B would be happy too. It instantly transformed our room and made the bed look so cozy and inviting. I would have laid down and rested immediately if I didn't have a long list of other chores to get done.
Just thinking about the work that went into each one of these circles makes me dizzy.
And, don't get me started on the trim that scallops all.the.way.around.the.quilt. I sew just enough to know just how much work went into just the trim.
Thanks Grandma B. We are blessed to have a piece of you in our home.
