It has been a number of months since my last blog post. I’m out of practice, but for good reasons. I’m still grieving the loss of my special needs daughter, Mimi, two years ago. And then my husband of almost 48 years passed away in March, after bravely fighting a brain tumor for over a year. He died the day the Houston Rodeo was shut down due to COVID. I’ve spent lots of my COVID shut-in time also making quilts. I’ve posted new photos to my Quilt Gallery page. Not all of them are collage art quilts.
My first new collage art quilt pattern is heart-shaped. I call it “Heart Stopper” dedicated to Mimi. The girl had the hugest heart, and like the quilt, she was very colorful and joyful.
You know … I always wanted to make a heart-shaped quilt for the month of February and now I have one. It will make me think of Mimi and Valentine’s Day.
Heart Stopper is 43 inches wide by 46 inches high and for sale in my Etsy shop. It is the perfect beginner pattern offered in pdf format (print out pages of the pattern and tape together for full-size pattern, as well as supply list and detailed instructions).
My next post will include tips and tricks on how to make the heart quilt. A couple of weeks ago I was able to teach this pattern virtually for Cupcake Quilt’s Quiltapalooza. The experience was so fun!
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Oh my goodness that is a gorgeous quilt!
My heart goes out to you with your losses and I hope making things is giving you some peace.
You have been there also! I am thankful for wonderful memories, kind friends, and amazing family!
Your quilts capture the spirit and joy of Mimi.
Now you need to make a āhugā Quilt.
She was the best hugger with a huge heart!
I agree! I’ll noodle on that “hug” quilt! š
Love it!
Thanks so much Tina! š
Just like all your other quilts, this one is spectacular! It really does reflect MiMi and her special heart. I know she was known for her hugs but I always remember her smile. It was infectious!
This whole COVID thing has sure hit those of us grieving with an additional hardship. I sure have missed you and Marthaās Quilters. Even tho I have moved I have always planned to come semi-frequently to our meetings – but now we havenāt even been able to do that. Sigh. Praying that we will all be allowed to meet again soon.
Thanks Cindi! It will be so wonderful when we can all get back to normal! Right now 6 of us are meeting to tie quilts. We drop off quilts to hand sewers. It will be so nice to see you again!
Dixie, I think of you and your incredible strength often. Your quilts speak your strength and kindness. I love the 2 quilts you have made that are on display in my home (auctioned at Village Gala) and it reminds me that life is such a wild journey and you cannot waste one minute in self pity or regret.
Best wishes and keep making those beautiful works of art.
Rory
So sorry for your losses!
Thanks so much! It was been a rough 2 years.
Itās beautiful
Thanks so much! š
I think quilts help heal many things.
Definitely! Been spending lots of time in my sewing room the last 10 months!