Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Janet's Time Quilt


I recently had an experience where time felt like it was going the speed of light to every minute feeling like it was an hour.  I went from a stuffy nose to bronchitis to the emergency room to the IC in what felt like a very short span of time.  Once admitted to the hospital while they tried to get me stabilized every minute was agonizing.  Recuperating at home now is painfully slow and the highlight of my day is hearing the garage door go up in the afternoon meaning my husband is home.  For him there is not enough time in the day, work, errands, chores at home, taking care of me.  

My quilt has a similar story.  I bought four Garden Gang cross stitch patterns when I was pregnant.  I was on bed rest and I finished two and thought I would have lots of time when the baby came because they sleep a lot,  so I would finish the other two after he was born. Silly me. That was thirty four years ago.  I did finish them finally this last year and since I've taken up quilting I thought why not make them quilts instead of framing them.  I just could not believe that much time had passed since I finished the first two.  So time is relative to your situation.  I have to thank Judy Steward for quilting the borders for me as she is someone whose day flies by and I appreciate her taking the time.

9 comments:

  1. Janet, your quilt is charming! It is so in the wonderful tradition of quilting to re-cycle something made years ago and give it new life! It touches me that you thought of US and this blog, despite your illness and hospitalization!

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  2. Love the expression on the strawberries' face and the batik is the perfect compliment. A very happy, fun quilt. Would love to see the other three when completed.

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  3. Agree with all Andrea said!! Your piece fits our theme in so many respects. Glad to see you are feeling better and able to work on things and also amazed by your spirit!!! You are a trooper Janet!!

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  4. Janet, I love your little strawberry guy and the story of how he absolutely represents Time in your life. It is awesome that you found the perfect border fabric. Many hugs!

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  5. What a persfect "Time" quilt Janet. Thanks so much for sharing your story and thanks, too, for hanging in there in our MM group.

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  6. Janet - this little guy is a charming time capsule. I'm amazed to see that you got it done.

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  7. Awwww. So sweet. I too have several things I bought or started but never finished. I remember those days better than the present. Love your quilt!!!

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  8. What a perfect little quilt! The strawberry is so sweet! It's amazing how time passes so quickly. I always feel better when I complete an old project!!!

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  9. Love your quilt. Also love the strawberry. It is such a delicate and delicious fruit and so very time sensitive. So glad you are able to spend some time creating and sharing with us.

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