Sunday, April 10, 2011

My treasured quilts

Hello everyone! Today i wanted to share with you my collection of treasured quilts that are in my cedar chest. Most of these quilts have huge sentimental value to me. They are all handmade with lots of love. Here are four of the quilts that i own... This first quilt is very old. It comes from an antique store. This quilt is queen size and very light weight. It is the perfect cover for hot summer nights. I love the colours and pattern.

The middle quilt pictured here was made for me by a dear friend of mine. For ten years


we lived beside an elderly widow who made beautiful quilts. She and i became very close..


my son came to think of her as another Grandma. This was a gift for my husband and i for


always helping her out being that she was alone. The quilt is on our bed throughout the winter


months. It takes the chill off on those damp nights.


This quilt is a crib quilt. She made this for my son. Don't you love the kitties and the colour pink? You are probably wondering why in the world she made my son a pink girlie quilt!


When i went for my last ultrasound when i was pregnant they told me i was having a girl!


So my neighbour the whole time i was expecting worked on this pretty piece. After i had my "boy" she brought the quilt over with a matching pillow and said "You told me you were going to be having a girl!"


Well i had a few girl things with me at the hospital waiting for baby... and one of the things were these adorable baby shoes..


I have kept the shoes because Sam loves to hear the story about how he was supposed


to be a girl. His favourite part of the story is when he was delivered and the doctor announced it's a boy! After that the nurse said to me "Pamela i wish you could have seen your husband's face when the doctor said "it's a boy!" His jaw just hit the ground!


So these shoes hold fun memories for Sam to pass onto his kids...


This last quilt my neighbour made for Sam. It's a lap quilt...perfect for when he watches television. These quilts all hold wonderful memories for me.


I'm joining the party over at The House in the roses for Show off your Cottage Monday!


Thanks for visiting!


Pamela xo

33 comments:

  1. Oo Pamela! I love all of your quilts! I think my favorite is the second one, the one your friend made for you. The print patterns are so delicate and lovely. What a fun story about Sam, so did you have to hurry and decide on a boy name then? I bet you already had a girl name in mind.

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  2. Hi sweet Pamela....Oh those quilts are all so very lovely. How fortunate you are to have such wonderful memories stored in such beautiful objects of art.

    The color pallet of these is also so extraordinary...often they are such bright colors...but yours are just perfect.

    xo

    Jo

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  3. I am in love with qilts and quilting.. I think I made 4 this year. All my children now have one from mom/grandmom.
    Yours are especially nice... thanks for sharing!
    Sandy

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  4. They are just beautiful and with so much meaning. Mimi xx

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  5. All of your quilts are lovely. I love that story about Sam. That happens more often than we think.
    I have my grandmother's old quilts and her old treadle sewing machine which she continued to sew with until about 15 years ago. Someday I may share my quilts too.
    Hope you're having a great Sunday!
    ~ Julie

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  6. Very pretty! Quilts are such a nice thing to collect.

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  7. All your quilts are so beautiful Pamela! I am always amazed by the work that must go into a quilt. Certainly a treasure to be sure. Well you know I love the one with the kitties on it the most!

    Fantastic!

    Hope you had a terrific weekend Pamela!
    xo Catherine

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  8. Quilts are such a wonderful treasure and you have a beautiful collection! They are like a work of art...each and every one! Love the sweet little shoes and memories, too! ♥

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  9. Pamela- I love old quilts...especially when they are made by someone you know. What precious memories for you and Sam...and someday maybe he will pass that down to his own little girl. Is the lady still alive?

    I made a few quilts when our kids were little but when we moved we lost a box of bedding and there were two quilts in it. The only one I had left was my son's crib quilt that I had made him. I gave it to him a couple of years ago.

    Happy Sunday-xxoo Diana

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  10. What else have you hidden that you have not shown me? You are full of surprises, with that tickle trunk aren't you?

    The round one is my favorite.

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  11. Pamela, thank you for sharing these special quilts. Handstitched quilts are made with much love. Each one is truly lovely, and I know you treasure these.

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  12. I have a few of my great grandmother's quilts. They mean the world to me!

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  13. What a dear story! I am partial to the one with the bright pink trim as well.
    BTW, the photos on the sidebar make me drool. Sorry the Guest Bath isn't how my new 90 year old apt looks that I"m moving to soon. Quelle dommage!
    V

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  14. Your quilts are beautiful! It's a very special thing to have one made for you. A quilt is a treasure - cuddling up in a home made quilt is like like a tight hug from some one that loves you.
    I checked out the post about your vintage linens too - Gorgeous!
    Karen

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  15. Ahhhh where DO you find such sweet neighbours??? It was a gift for your kind heart, what a wonderful memory! How lucky you are! Quilts are so very special!

    Hugs,

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  16. Pamela , what a wonderful story about your quilts!! Very pretty!

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  17. This is a great sotry for Sam to pass on and a beautiful quilt to remind him!! All of your quilts are just lovely, Pamela!

    XO,
    Jane

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  18. Your quilts are beautiful and how wonderful that they all have such special memories attached to them! x Sharon

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  19. i absolutely love your quilts, so lovely and adorable, the baby shoes are cuteee love the photos too :)

    Susan @http://tea-diary.blogspot.com

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  20. your quilt are simply beautiful! i am starting a little collection of my own :)

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  21. I love your quilts and all the stories behind them! Thanks for sharing!

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  22. Beautiful quilts Pamela. What a shock about the wrong ultrasound! You just can't always trust technology can you? I'm glad your son appreciates the quilt your neighbour made for him. Treasured keepsakes.

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  23. Love your quilts and their history!!
    Sherry

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  24. Your stories for theses quilts are so touching!
    The border on your "Dresden Plate" is stunning I have that pattern in a quilt my mom made me but your border & colours are amazing!
    I sure wish you & Melissa where coming to the Festive Nest...but even more I wish you where coming to http://oldschoolmarket.com on May 28th !

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  25. Pamela...your quilts are beautiful! My mom is a quilter. What a cute story about the birth day of your son! Was Sam going to be Samantha? :) Samantha is one of the names my daughter and son-in-law are considering...Have a beautiful sun filled day!
    Lynne
    {with love}

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  26. Beautiful quilts! In fact, I am just about to go photograph a quilt I made for my daughter, to do up a post today =) Quilting has become a passion for me!

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  27. Pamela, what wonderful quilts and memories! I just love all of them, and the little girl shoes are just adorable! What a great story for your son!

    I am catching up with some of your past posts. Your vintage linens are just beautiful. How special! And I am in LOVE (yes, all caps) with your guest bathroom. Oh my gosh, that has to be the most charming room ever. I think I'd spend all my time in there! haha

    Have a wonderful week... Donna

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  28. Quilts always come with memories. Got me thinking about my Grandma always working on a new quilt pattern. That lady sure had an eye for color! Each quilt so very different and beautiful. I wish I had one of her creations today.

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  29. HI SWEET PAMELA YOUR QUILTS ARE SO DARLING I CANT NOT FIND ANY ANTIQUE QUILTS,I ONLY HAVE NEW ONES,SOME DAY I WILL TAKE A TRIP TO LANCASTER ,CO. TO FIND ME ONE.OR I WILL HAVE TO MAKE ONE.YOU ARE A SWEET SOUL PAMELA SO LADY LIKE DEDICATED TO YOUR HOME,THANK YOU FOR SHARING AND FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP...BLESSINGS..SANDRA

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  30. Pamela,

    Your quilts are so beautiful!I miss the quilts my grandmother made... I may have to ask some family members where they went. Thanks for sharing.

    Ann-Marie

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  31. Pamela...what treasures. I have looked at quilts in antique stores and on sites like eBay. I would love to buy one some day. How nice that yours were made especially for you. Lovely post. ~Ann

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  32. Oh Pamela, your quilts are so gorgeous, and how nice that they bring you such sweet memories! I wanted to thank you for your precious comments on my recent post, it meant so much to me! It's so nice to know there are so many that love animals as much as I do!
    hugs~~~ Daphne

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  33. Hey...where's Melissa been hiding these days??

    Anyhow, lovely quilts and yes, I loved the kitties quilt! What a great story about Sam too, Pam! SURPRISE!

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I love love reading all your comments!! They mean so much to me...thank you..Pamela xo