A Space in Time
Personal space is the distance between 2 persons where they feel perfectly comfortable. Carrying a child beneath your heart for 9 months is as close as 2 people can physically get. However, you carry a child in your heart forever. The space in time depicted by this photo quilt was one of the happiest moments of my life. We were dancing to Louis Armstrong's "What a Wonderful World" at Rory's wedding. Tears were flowing from both mother and son.
This 11x14 quilt is painted, appliquéd, and free motion quilted. The edge is bound with lace from my Mother's wedding gown.
I always look forward to one of your portrait quilts and this one is so touching. It is happy/sad to pass our children on to their next life and great adventure.
ReplyDeleteGail, this is lovely! And the touch of adding the lace that came from your mother's wedding gown was perfect!
ReplyDeleteI could tell just by looking at your quilt that this was very personal for you... your story brought tears to my eyes. You captured such an incredible moment with fabric, paint, thread, and lace. Thank you for sharing this special time with all of us !
ReplyDeleteOK, teared up when reading about your quilt. Such a special work of art, beautifully translated with fabric from what is a very special photo to begin with, topped off with lace from your mother's gown. Love your concept of space!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful!
ReplyDeleteSuch a special moment you have created in fabric. I love that you painted as well as appliquéd this piece. Quilting the words of the song in the background is a wonderful way to remember the song that you were dancing to as well as the one in your heart.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful rendition of a beautiful moment in time. You have created a wonderful momento - tying the generations together with lace from your mom's dress makes it ever so much more special
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely perfect!
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