Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Happy Birthday, Mom.

No exclamation point.
This is her 3rd birthday in "memory care" & she really doesn't know it is her birthday.

happy birthday, mom

I made this little quilt for her 80th birthday -- just 6 years ago. Most of the fabrics were from my Grandma's -- Mom's Mom -- scraps dating from the 1930s. There are bits from doll dresses, clothing scraps, old lace & ribbon. I added several hankies, silk flowers, lots of buttons (some of them vintage) & lots of love. The little photo is my Mom on her 1st birthday.
I'll be remembering her today by taking my -- *our* -- quilt, "Skirting the Circle" over to the Quilt Festival offices.
Happy Birthday, Mom.

11 comments:

Elaine M said...

Very lovely quilt. Sending hugs and happy thoughts to you and your mother.

beth said...

It's beautiful! Is it hanging in an exhibit? I love all the detail you put in there!

O'Quilts said...

U r touching my heart...

amy and the bad cats said...

what a lovely miniquilt! i'm so glad that your circle skirt quilt is going today, so you have happy memories for your mom's bday.

Jodi said...

Awww, that is so sweet. I pray for peace for you and your mom, and many happy memories that bring a smile and not a tear.

Rachaeldaisy said...

Dear Beth's Mom, Happy Birthday to you. And for dear Beth, a big hug for you. Your little quilt is so beautiful, it contains so many stories. And off goes your Skirt quilt on an adventure of its own.

Nifty Quilts said...

What a lovely little quilt. Aren't you glad you made it while she could appreciate it!

Barb said...

what a lovely piece and the personal photo is so touching!

Sujata Shah said...

That is such a precious quilt!
A big hug to you, my friend!

Heather A said...

This is so sweet and thoughtful ... just a perfect gift for a Mom ... you brought a tear to my eye. My Mom just turned 80 this year. I didn't give her anything nearly so dear. I must do something about that because she really is as dear as dear can be.

Carla said...

It's really pretty. Love all the things you put into it. Memories.
Hope it was a Happy Birthday.