Thoughts on an Antique Quilt
Her initials are all that is left to mark her passing.15 total reviews
Comment from Jeffrey L. Michaux
The remnants left of busy, and skillful hands making that beautiful quilt. Only the initials left of who it could have been. You've wrote this in a manner that causes the reader to wonder who this was and all of the activities that occurred. I applaud you for setting the stage with your writing to ponder that. I like this well written poem. Well done!
reply by the author on 23-May-2018
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The remnants left of busy, and skillful hands making that beautiful quilt. Only the initials left of who it could have been. You've wrote this in a manner that causes the reader to wonder who this was and all of the activities that occurred. I applaud you for setting the stage with your writing to ponder that. I like this well written poem. Well done!
Comment Written 23-May-2018
reply by the author on 23-May-2018
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Dear Jeffrey, Thank you for your review and the five stars. The poem is from another much shorter piece written years ago
after a visit to a lovely old house set up to look as it did in its Heyday. The flowers in the garden had been picked and placed in vases around the house, so when I got home I did the same. I put an arrangement of roses and daisies on the hall table and
some lavender and stocks in the sitting room. Then I took my forsaken patchwork project out of the laundry cupboard and started sewing again. It touch a couple of years to complete but I did it. Persistance and perseverance paid off. cheers Cass
Comment from meeshu
that is spooky, and your poem is so nicely written short little quatrains. speaking of spooky, I have the quilt that is in the picture, I think my Great grandmother made it..
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that is spooky, and your poem is so nicely written short little quatrains. speaking of spooky, I have the quilt that is in the picture, I think my Great grandmother made it..
Comment Written 23-May-2018
reply by the author on 23-May-2018
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Dear meeshu, Thank you for your review and the five stars. You might well have the same quilt as in the artwork, patterns were handed down from generation to generation . Most of my quilts are what I call "Topsy" quilts . Because like Topsy from "Uncle Tom's Cabin" they "just growed" I cannot stay within the instructions, but am obliged to do things differently. Somehow they always turn out alright . Cheers Cass
Comment from Gulbahar Sidhu
Hi there
Greetings from India.
A very touching poem which made me remember my grand mother. Indeed, memories are immortal in this ruthless world and priceless too!
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Hi there
Greetings from India.
A very touching poem which made me remember my grand mother. Indeed, memories are immortal in this ruthless world and priceless too!
Comment Written 23-May-2018
reply by the author on 23-May-2018
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HI there Friend from far away, Than you for your review and the AWESOME SIX STARS. You are absolutely right , memories are so precious and everlasting too .It is a great compliment that you speak of your grand mother and I offer my respectful thoughts to you. cheers Cass
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
This speaks about her initials are all that is left to mark her passing and about thoughts on an antique quilt and the threaded needle in the room in the Mount Lofty; well said, well done. Keep Writing -- DR ALCREATOR
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This speaks about her initials are all that is left to mark her passing and about thoughts on an antique quilt and the threaded needle in the room in the Mount Lofty; well said, well done. Keep Writing -- DR ALCREATOR
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Comment Written 23-May-2018
reply by the author on 23-May-2018
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Dear Friend, Thank you for your review and the five stars. Your comments are most generous and welcome cheers Cass
Comment from ciliverde
Ah, those old handmade quilts are just so beautiful - so much time and love went into them. I love even storebought quilts, but the old ones that someone's grandma made are extra special. Beautiful poem, Cass. Reminds me that a new quilt is on the way to us, ordered on Amazon - lol. Someday I'd love to make one myself, but that day will have to wait til I'm retired!
Carol
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reply by the author on 23-May-2018
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Ah, those old handmade quilts are just so beautiful - so much time and love went into them. I love even storebought quilts, but the old ones that someone's grandma made are extra special. Beautiful poem, Cass. Reminds me that a new quilt is on the way to us, ordered on Amazon - lol. Someday I'd love to make one myself, but that day will have to wait til I'm retired!
Carol
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Comment Written 23-May-2018
reply by the author on 23-May-2018
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Dear Carol, Thank you for your review and the five stars. No No NO NOOOOH! You can start a quilt at any time in your life. Just a little one for a cot or even a doll's bed. The first patchwork I ever did was a cushion cover. The cat slept on it, my sons nicked it for their cubby house and I tipped a cup of tea over it more than once. But it survived for decades, and finally went to that ragbag in the sky when we moved. I love patchwork. I had a quilt on the go at one time, and forgot to pack it when we went on holiday . I went into withdrawal (TRUE) and fled to the nearest Op shop where I purchased a couple of men's shirts to cut up for patches. The ladies in the shop were most sympathetic and "Quite understood" my predicament.
So enjoy your new quilt and perhaps it might inspire you to try a small one for yourself. cheers Cass
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You did yours by hand? I don't have a sewing machine, at least not yet.
