Quilt Stories - The Graduation Quilt
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My youngest daughter received a 20 plus year UFO after her 2020 graduation, it was completed in December of her graduation year too! It was the quilt that brought me back into this amazing craft. It sits on her bed now in her college apartment. When I broke it out during lockdown, after mask making, I said “these fabrics are so 1990’s” and her reply was “I love them”! This is the child that loves every quilt I make and has assisted me many times in my quilting endeavors. It’s a quilt that bonds us together on so many levels. You have made a beautiful heirloom that your daughter will forever treasure. Definitely worth shedding a few sentimental tears over. It’s so beautiful Cathy with a C!!! ❤️
Oh Adrienne! I love that! 🥰❤️ what a wonderful store and what a great reminder that it’s never too late to finish a project (or to get back to quilting!) Thank you so much for sharing! ❤️🤓
I teared up too! Your daughter sounds like a beautiful soul. I love that she wanted a homemade quilt from her mom as a graduation gift. Thank you for sharing ❤
I know when I see you sitting on the blue sofa that we're in for a treat. We've followed the journey of your daughter's quilt through your videos, the choosing of the fabric colours, the 'frog' marking on the fabric (which I love), and it's lovely to see the finished product. However, whilst anyone seeing the quilt will see the work that has gone into making it, they won't be aware of the love and care you have invested in every part of it's journey. I'm sure your daughter will treasure her beautiful quilt, but I hope she'll treasure this video too because it's the story of her quilt, and her mother's gift of love. ❤
Oh Linda, thank you! ❤️🥰 Such sweet words and they mean so much to me!
I relate so much to this - the tears and the stall out. When I was pregnant with my one and only child, I wanted to know the sex so I could pick the right fabrics for a baby quilt for him. I was a hand piecer and quilter at the time. So, I bought the fabric when I was pregnant. I finished the quilt for his 5th birthday 😮. I added an extra border to make it big enough to sort of be a topper on his twin size bed. I had a picture of the two of us when he was a baby that I transferred to fabric to use as the tag. I finished it late one evening. I spread it out on the floor and shed some tears. He turned 25 a few months ago. I still look at that quilt and love it because it captures all those feelings of being pregnant and the first few years of his life.
I hope that your daughter saves this video and watches it often as she journeys through this adventure called life❣️ The quilt and the video are true treasures. Thank you so much for sharing it with your RUclips family.
I think the most important part of the journey in creating a quilt comes from the personal thoughts we put into the selection of materials used … all the way down to the threading and final label. No tears are ever wasted in the completion of any project. The tears become the applause of the hours shared with the twisting of memories and “mistakes” that makes the final product an absolute work of love. Fear not that a recipient would ever tire of the aged out fabric selection. It’s merely their unique story that will be told repeatedly from one generation to the next. Is there any good reason NOT to quilt? Love your stories💖👼🌟
My maternal grandmother had a number of quilts made by her mother. When she died my aunts took the ones they wanted and there were 2 left which they allowed my sister and I to have. We were sent to the bedroom where they were and told to decide who was to get each one. Luckily my sister and I value very different things. She wanted the one that was very crisp and new looking and which was machine quilted. I wanted the duller looking one which was had pieced and hand quilted by my great grandmother. I was lucky enough to have known her and had her in my life until I was an adult.
“Luckily we value different things”…lucky indeed. ❤️What a blessing that you had her in your life for so long and now have her quilt to remember her by. Thank you so much for sharing! 🥰
Wow! What a treasure both to have her in your life for so long and then to receive such a special gift! I only knew one of my great grandparents, and she passed when I was only 11. I have a small trinket of hers that I cherish. My dad has told me stories about her quilts, and I would give a high price to get my hands on one of them. I’m sure you’ll cherish it forever!
Tears fell as I watched this video of your beautiful gift to your daughter. It's not just the beautiful quilt that got me - but the backstory of your daughter's love of nature. The quilt is beautiful and I especially LOVE the fabric for the backing. I started a quilt when we were expecting our eldest child but never finished it. Our daughter is now 36 years old. I recently pulled out the hand pieced yellow/white blocks and have fallen in love with the fabrics all over again. Your video gives me the inspiration that I needed - and now have the time to finish. Thank you for the love you share with all of us.
Aww, thank you Mary Beth! 🥰❤️ I'm thrilled that you have pulled out your daughter's quilt and I know BOTH of you will be delighted with it when it is finished! ❤️
Loved the story about this quilt. I've never quite got ALL of my seams matching perfectly despite 15 years of trying so I sort of gave up on that. I figure once it's washed no-one will notice and, anyway, it's still a quilt that will keep someone cosy and warm and will be loved and treasured because it was made for that person. Love your videos and watch them over and over.
Thank you, Jan! ❤️You are so right-no one will notice and even if they did, it will be loved and cherished and (hopefully) used! 🥰
Well, I'm an emotional wreck! After such a beautiful video, and reading all the beautiful comments! Your daughter's quilt is gorgeous, and so special, to be treasured forever, I'm sure, but it also does my heart good to know what a lot of love there is in this world of ours, and what an amazing community the quilting community is. You are bringing that together on this channel, thank you ❤❤
Sue, I feel exactly the same. Exactly. 🥰❤️ I’m so blessed by the love and support by the community of viewers on my channel, and I have so much love for you all. Thank you for being here with me and for being apart of that loving, supportive group of quilters on my channel! 🥰❤️
Oh Cathy…as a recently retired Biology/AP Biology teacher, I am so pleased to have had the opportunity to hear about your precious daughter, the born naturalist! She instinctively embraces the “perfection in the imperfections” of the natural world. Had I been her science teacher I’d have encouraged her to pursue a career in the natural sciences. She has the curiosity and esthetic of a natural science major.
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My students and I would regularly observe and/or collect unusual and interesting specimens together, amazed and fascinated by their beauty. I could see a budding biologist emerging in each and every student.
The story of your daughter, her curious heart and adventurous soul made me miss my students and classroom deeply. And your “quilt hug”, made with an abundance of love and an appreciation for your child’s wonder and amazement for the natural world brought tears to my eyes. What a perfect gift for such a brilliant and sweet girl.
Thank you so much for sharing your story, and for reminding me of how deeply I love and appreciated my students and their curiosity. Precious! Thank you ❤️
Oh my goodness, Shannon! 🥰❤️ I love that you were reminded of your love for your students! You are so right, she is a born naturalist…and has been since day 1. When she was a baby I would bundle her up and walk around our yard (in Pennsylvania) and talk to her about the nature of our yard (conifers, Ivy, snow, deer! Lol) I love that curiosity in her, just as you do/did in your students, and I agree that should would likely shine in career in the natural sciences! Thank you for your wonderful comment!❤️
It’s always interesting to watch our children bloom into the adults they will become. Whether or not she becomes a naturalist by vocation or avocation, she most certainly has the gift, thanks to your woodland walks. Aren’t we blessed to have these wonderful people in our lives and our world. ❤️ Her quilt is so preciously fitting and your love for your family so deeply expressed by its creation. Hearts and hands! Hugs to you all
These stories… so much dust just must have flown in because… my eyes… 😢❤
Your daughter is blessed to have a Mom who loves her enough to make a quilt for her. Great story and I love the quilt. And I like that you always have a lot to say about it.
You’re too sweet, Debra! 🥰 Thank you so much for the kind words! ❤️
I cried watching and I REALLY cried reading the comments. What a community is here, full of love
Oh my friend, it is definitely a tear-jerker, isn't it? ❤️ But the community of viewers here is just simply the best. Bar none.😍🤓🤩
I haven’t forgotten your previous video about this quilt. And it’s just as beautiful as I expected.
Aww!! Thank you, Amy! 🥰❤️
A beautiful quilt; a beautiful quilt story💕💕. Thank you for sharing🥰
Thank you, Rebecca! ❤️
You have made a special gift your precious daughter will treasure for the rest of her life! It truly is a magnificent and BEAUTIFUL quilt. You are an inspiration💕
Oh Cathy, what glorious story.💚💛🧡🤎 Such a beautiful quilt and a treasured gift it will be forever. I made a quilt for each of my 2 daughters several years ago and enjoyed the process so much because they both had a part in the of the making of their quilts. I love that you didn’t piece the back. It seems like the piecing would’ve interrupted the flow of the print. What a lovely memory for all of you!!!
Thank you, Rhonda! It has been such an enjoyable and rewarding process for sure! ❤️🥰
Cathy,the quilt turned out really beautiful. I love the story behind it. Your daughter will cherish it for years.
Thank you, Romona! ❤️
@@TheCatBirdQuilts your welcome Cathy.
What a beautiful quilt ! Full of passion and feelings! My daughter graduated a long time ago, before I came up with my hobby ,sewing and quilting. I didn't have enough courage to make a big quilt for her and her husband yet, but their house if full with different small quilted pieces I made for them, table runners,pillows, bags , Christmas ornaments ....🤗
So your today's video inspired me to start something important and ...large !
Thank you for sharing with us !
Best wishes from Bucharest !🥰😍😘
Thank you, Delia! 🥰❤️I’m so happy that you have been inspired to make a big quilt!! 🤩😍🤓I think it will bring you much joy and you will have such a feeling of accomplishment when it is finished! ❤️Much love in return! 😘
I love random and scrappy. I think the tag is perfect for the theme of the quilt. Backing is glorious !!!!!
Thank you, Debra! ❤️
Hey MS Cathy love the quilt❤ very different ! I'm still collecting shirts for next years project ,come on 2023 😂
Thank you, Neva! ❤️you won’t have to wait long now, 2023 is almost here! 🤩🤓
Happy Graduation to oldest daughter! With all the love and support from her family, she will soar! Such a meaningful story and quilt.
Thank you, Debra! 🥰❤️
Ok. Well now I’m crying! What a LOVELY quilt story. As a mom of twin HS juniors, I am approaching the dual graduations and an empty nest. I taught myself to quilt during Covid as a way to stay positive and learn a new skill. Your quilt story is so touching. Being new to the hobby, I’ve seen many quilters tell stories of their quilt gifts being unwanted or poorly treated, and as a consequence reluctantly vowed to only make things that I would keep (no gifts). Thank you for restoring my faith in the art of giving by working with the recipient on details they will treasure. Giving has always brought such joy. You are an inspiration to the craft.
Lori, I swear you make me blush and tear up and smile widely and feel humbled with nearly every comment! What a gift to speak words from the heart TO the heart.❤️ When you truly consider what the receiver will want/loves and or their taste in color and style, it's hard to go wrong, in my opinion. 🤓 And ultimately what the receiver does with ANY gift (quilt or otherwise) is on them---once you let go of how it will be received (hard for me, honestly. I want people to gush! 😂) Then the joy really IS in the giving.🥰
Oh my dearest STEM sister 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕 …. I love hearing your epic stories of making things. Seriously … there is a part of my art heart that completely gets the wrenching conflict between what “accurate” is in a chem lab or a calculus proof versus what is possible with our hands even though we try really hard. The value is in our hands and intentions of love, not in the precision. You. Made. Frog. Material. For. This. Quilt. I had to rewind the video because I didn’t think I had heard you correctly. Oh my god. That is sublime. It says “Dear child of mine, I love you this much”. I am SO GLAD the label came out as an organic expression. I think making things are kind of like hand writing. We want to see the hand as much as the message. Thank you so much for sharing this story. 💕💕💕💕
❤️ Red, you made me cry with this comment. ❤️ (I'm such a sap. But you know this.) I feel all the love and understanding from you my STEM sister! THANK YOU for this---it went straight into my heart and is so encouraging.🥰 Also I LOVE the handwriting analogy: perfect and true. All my love to you! 😘
Oh my gosh Lady, I cried. I cried! I also have 2 daughters, they are both grown, successful and live away from "the nest" now, which is what they are supposed to do, right? This video had all the feels for me. I love the quilt so much and you too! Thank you so much for sharing. 💚
Sky, you ol' softie! 😘🥰❤️ Something about 2 daughters---just the best. I'm one of 2 daughters, my mother was one of 2 daughters and HER mother was one of 2 daughters. Hard not to feel all the feels when we think of our daughters as those sweet little toddlers. Gah! So many wonderful memories from their childhood...I know you feel the same! ❤️
I've made 4 high school graduation quilts.
Kit, how wonderful! 🤩It’s such an important and meaningful time of transition-what a blessing to be able to make a quilt (or 4!) to commemorate it! 🥰❤️
I teared up when you did...lol. thank you so much for sharing for it feels as though you gave us a gift as well.
🥹Thank you, Yvonne. 🥰❤️And now you made me tear up again. 😂🤦🏻♀️❤️
I am so glad that I watched this video. Two things really spoke to me. The first is about whether or not the young recipient will still like the theme of a quilt that was given to them when they've grown up. I want to make quilts for my cousin's three oldest since I just made a baby quilt for their baby brother. They are turning 13, 11, and 7 this summer. I was worrying, particularly about the younger girls having their tastes change as they get older. Knowing that they can still look on the quilts with fondness really helps. The second thing was acknowledging that there are things in life that can sidetrack my progress on my current project, and that is okay. I will get my quilt finished once my leg heals. I managed to sprain one of my calf muscles where it attaches to my Achilles tendon and can't do any weight bearing for a week or more.
Such a lovely story and just a beautiful quilt with so much thought and love which went into it. You daughter will be thrilled :)
My very first quilt which I gave to my mom in 2010 will finally get a lable this year. I believe her joy and tearing up a little by this present just made quilting my forever hobby.
Have a lovely weekend Cathy :)
Thank you, Julia! ❤️ I love that about your mom, and I love that the joy that people experience when we give them as gifts just make us want to quilt even more.🥰 Everyone wins. 🤩
Lovely to hear the story behind your daughter’s quilt. No better gift than one made from the heart!!
Thank you so much, Tami! ❤️
I really enjoy how you share all the details and thought behind this quilt. That is the difference between craft and art.
Thank you, Frances. That means so much to me.❤️
What a special creation. Thanks for sharing this story. Knowing how much your quilts mean to the recipients inspires new projects. Gifting a quilt is always a wonderful and emotional experience for me.
Thank you, Michelle.❤️ And as for the experience of gifting a quilt: same, friend. Same.🥰
Oh, Cathy! I had a good cry along at the end to. 😢🤗💖
My boy is 17, I'm seriously considering to make him a quilt, his last year will be 2024, so still have some time.
And I'm really focused on the community quilt at the moment. Although trying not to miss any of your new videos.
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Aww, Lana! 🥰❤️Of course you know I think you should make him a quilt--and you have PLENTY of time to do it! 🤓🤩👍🏻
I hope the community quilt is going well! ❤️
You have a beautiful story for this quilt and I am certain your daughter will love it! You are a true inspiration to so many.
My daughter is getting a tee shirt quilt next year for Christmas! My goal for the whole year of 2023 LOL! I have saved her school tees since she was in kindergarten plus her 5 years in band and all of the ones she has collected since she’s been in college. YEP quite a large quilt it will be. Did I say it is my WHOLE goal for 2023? Pray for me!!!
Thank you, Christina! ❤️🥰 I'm excited to see how it goes with the t-shirt quilt...I'm sure it will be wonderful (and BIG! lol) You won't need prayers for it, but I'm happy to offer them anyway! ❤️
What an adventure, hopefully you wrote out the story to go with the quilt. She will be able to pass that story down to her future children. This is a sweet story.
Thank you, Chris! ❤️
Wonderful story. What a treasure. She is a blessed young lady to have you for her mom. Thank you!
Thank you, Mary. 🥰❤️ You know it's hard to see it for yourself when you know your own shortcomings and see missteps. Thank you for the kind and encouraging words! 😘
Love your story! Your daughter sounds like such a beautiful woman. Your deep love for each other is evident and warms my heart ❤️ The quilt is absolutely beautiful
Aww thank you so much, Annamarie! ❤️ We do love each other so very much, and I'm glad it is a blessing to you too!
Love, love love this story and quilt and all your heart and soul input to it for your treasured daughter! I may HAVE TO START LEARNING FROM YOU TO QUILT! Beautiful!!! The whole design, colors, back piece are fabulous!❤❤❤
Thank you so much, Sherry!! 🥰❤️
Oh Cathy,you made me cry 😢. I also try to consider the personality and taste of the receiver of my quilt even when it's out of my wheelhouse!!
This is a "delicious " labour of love 💘 and will be ever treasured!!lt was nice to see how that froggy print fit so well in with the other fabrics and that backing is "to die for!!
Oh Giselle, thank you so much! 🥰❤️ I think I may have pulled more than a few heartstrings with this quilt story video! 🥰😂🤓 There's that "delicious" again...I STILL love it! 😉 And thank you about the backing fabric! It's pretty vivid but I love it! ❤️
I am so far just a wannabe quilter; your quilts and stories, especially this one, are what inspire me to start. So far I have cut up 9 men’s shirts and my head is way too full of ideas. Thank you for sharing. This quilt is beautiful and will be cherished by your daughter and likely your grandchildren as well.
Thank you, Diana! ❤️ I can't wait for you to start and then comment after you fall in love with quilting! Promise me you'll report back! 🤓
What a lovely tribute to mothers and daughters. Very nice story.
Thank you, Deborah! ❤️
Momma, this is beautiful! I love your homemade ag with your handwriting! It was all done with love and I am sure you had lots of memories of your daughter growing up! My first ever quilt was made completely by hand itch cheap cheap fabric. I had not used it since I made it during a time of no job and I washed it the other week as a covering on the floor for our grandsons…. Oh my , talk about rag looking. However I enjoyed the memories. I am getting ready next month to start a machine top quilt. Why now? Bc we don’t live in Italy anymore and I got my machine back from our daughters attic last spring!
Thank you, Debi! ❤️
The quilt is beautiful and your daughter is going to love it. If you want to use the extra back fabric you purchased, make a pillow case to put the quilt in and then she could use it;)
What a great idea, Marcella! And thank you so much! ❤️
Oh so beautiful, Cathy! It is so perfect too. Love the story. My daughters always loved my quilts "warts and all". But yours is gorgeous. Thank for sharing.
Thank you, Suzy!! 🥰❤️
I love your quilt stories. So many of my quilts are just made.... maybe half of them, just because I love the fabric or the pattern or just want to make a dent in my stash. The other half are very intentional, like the quilts you are discussing, made with someone specific in mind. It's magical really how working on those very intentional quilts are almost magical. The person is with you in your heart as you sew. It's a special kind of love.
Thank you, stampysister! I agree, quilts that are made with love for a special person make the quilt so much more meaningful-it IS magical! 🥰❤️
The color and fabrics go so well together. They melt into each other . The design still looks original to you. I've not seen another like it. Good for you. As for the quilting, I can't see it at all. I use poly batting for quilts that will be for someone who will think they should wash it in a machine on hot setting. Yikes! All baby quilts will be poly. Very pretty.
Thank you, Barbara! 🥰❤️it is hard to get good video of the quilting, especially when it’s not a contrasting thread!
Please NEVER stop making these videos 🙏🇬🇧🥰
You are just too sweet, Glynis. ❤️
Love how this quilt turned out!! 👏🏻🥰👌🏻❤️ Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much, Charity! ❤️
Oh my, the backing is wonderful. You’ve created a life story quilt . What a precious gift.
Oh my goodness, thank you so much, Sophia! 🥰❤️
Exquisite quilt story. I would love this fall colors quilt too - no pastels for me!
Thanks so much! ❤️ The rich colors just seem to carry so much more weight, don't they?! So easy to love them...I have to work to love pastels! 😂
Another wonderful quilt story ❤️. The quilt is beautiful and your daughter sounds like a wonderful person. My kids prefer everything to be handmade too. I've always liked that myself. Knowing someone's hands created something is special. That said, quilting a whole quilt by hand or machine quilting is a big job! You created and touched every piece...that has to be so precious to your daughter.
Thank you, Lilybee! 🥰❤️ That's what I told myself, too!
I can't do random either. Therefore, I have a hard time doing scrappy. Thank you.
You’re welcome! I’m trying to embrace that trait in me-instead of beating myself up for not being about to let go and let it be. 🥰❤️
A beautiful story and a beautiful quilt. I have often put my favorite fabric of the mix on the back of a quilt, especially larger quilts that might go on a bed, because usually it's the side that's next to the person using the quilt. I love that and I love the surprise of fabulous backs! I've often made a secondary quilt with leftover blocks and that goes on the back. I remember you choosing the binding fabric - the perfect color choice! Your attention to the label reminds me of my godson who said of my own "raggedy" stitches - "Auntie F, those are love stitches!" So there you are, they're not raggedy, they're love-ly!
Sister, I love this so much! ❤️ "Love stitches" totally adopting that as a new term! 😘
Your oldest is the same age as my youngest. She is the discerning artsy one in the family, so I got her input on pattern and fabric line, but eventually she wanted me to stop asking her and to make it more *from me*.
I started it when she was a junior in high school and was putting the binding on the night before she went off to college! Now I see it in the background of her instagram stories and it looks just right.❤
Oh Cassandra, I love this story! Thank you so much for sharing it with me (and the other viewers/commenters!)❤️ Such a wonderful reminder that those quilts made with love have a perfect place waiting for them...we just have to be faithful and make them. 🥰
This is so pretty. I hope your daughter watches this video and cherish all your love and thought you put into this lovely quilt
Thank you, Doralee! I 'm sure she will...she's a sweet one! 🥰❤️
I love quilt stories. Thank you for sharing yours. I am making quilts for each of our grandchildren as they graduate...2 down and 19 to go in the coming years. My siblings and I all got graduation gifts from our parents as well. Mine was a sewing machine which I took to college with me and even earned some money sewing for other students.
Beth, that is so wonderful that you're making graduation quilts for your grandchildren! and 21 grandchildren is a LOT of grandchildren! ❤️😂🥰 How fantastic that you GOT A SEWING MACHINE for graduation!! You were so loved! ❤️
Adding that I LOVE the backing fabric! Wow! That back is not an afterthought.
Aww! Thank you so much! ❤️
Love the colors and final layout in this quilt! My sisters and I graduated HS in the 80's. Their big graduation gifts were typewriters. Mine was a sewing machine. Best Gift Ever (for me at least) I wore that thing out making my own clothes and quilts over the years. 😊
I can't imagine a better gift than a sewing machine---then, or now!! 🤩❤️ I wore my first machine out too and I still think of it with fondness! 🥰
I did LOL when you considered marking the X's for the label :)
I heard Heather Thomas (machine quilter extraordinaire) share the following quote, but don't remember who said it. "The beauty is in the wobbly line."
Love the quilt and the story!!
Janie, I feel so seen by you lol-ing! (in the good way! 😂🥰) I LOVE that "the beauty is in the wobbly line!" Gah! ❤️😘 Thank you so much for this comment---just the laugh and encouragement I needed today! ❤️
Turned. Out beautiful. If you have any material left make a pillowcase.
Thank you! And great idea! ❤️
I love your quilt story. Love the little frog faces, the colors, the SHIRTS! The backing is just fabulous! As a nature lover myself, I know exactly how she feels about this quilt. Spectacular! ❤
Thank you, Robin!❤️ That backing fabric is pretty vivid---but it's perfect for her!🥰
It's love, it's passion, it is the perfect imperfection that made us wonderful. Your daughter will always be wrapped with love with this wonderful quilt you made. I guess these stories are very important to tell. I was deeply touched to hear this story. Thanks for sharing it.
Thank you so much, Renate! 🥰❤️ I wasn’t convinced when we started the “quilt stories” videos that anyone would want to watch them (or care) but I’m proved wrong again and again. So I guess you’re right-they must be important to tell!🤓 Thank you for watching and commenting, and thank you for your kind heart that was touched by the story. ❤️
I absolutely love your daughter’s graduation quilt, and so enjoyed hearing the story behind it. So, so sweet and important. I have really loved your channel, and normally watch RUclips on my television so I can see it on a bigger screen. I purposely went back to my iPad today so that I could subscribe and leave a comment. Have a wonderful Christmas!
Thank you, Carol!❤️ What a wonderful compliment! 🥰 Thank you for watching and subscribing and commenting! Merriest of Christmases to you!
Cathy that quilt will be your daughter's most cherished piece for her whole life. It was made with love from mom. There is no doubt how much she will love it and tell stories to her children on how grandma came about designing that quilt. So great that there is a video story on that quilt. More provinance! Sorry if I spelled that wrong. Great story which also brought me to tears. You are soooo sweet and charming, which is why your channel is growing so fast! Love it all. Keep them coming! ❤️🥰🤗
Thank you, Jeanette! 🥰❤️ And you're right, I'm so glad there is a video record of how this quilt came to be! ❤️
What a beautiful story and a beautiful quilt. 🪡🧵
Thank you so much! ❤️
The quilt is beautiful! I love your quilt story videos. It's fun to hear the backstory. I know your daughter will treasure it for years to come. I believe you found the PERFECT backing fabric!
Thank you so much Barb!❤️ It's pretty busy, and pretty bright, but I love it! 🤩🤓😍
Absolutely stunning labour of love! That backing is just beautiful!
Thank you, Tracey! ❤
What a gorgeous gift! Absolutely love it! Front and back! 😍And I agree, I also can not do random. My brain just will not do that. There can be chaos but organized chaos lol :)
Thank you so much! ❤️ "Organized chaos" ---you are my people! 🥰
I forget each quilt is a journey and a learning experience. You frame the process so lovely!
Thank you, Meyrick! ❤️
Cathy I love that graduation quilt. What if I turned it around and used fussy cut Cinderella and use all blues around it?
I think that would be lovely!
Listening to you talking about this AMAZING quilt has made me chuckle and tearful 😃 This is a quilt that will be treasured absolutely forever, and it will carry your love for your daughter into the future 🥰 I, too, strive for perfection but quilting has been good for me 👍 As Jenny Doan says ‘finished is better than perfect’ I absolutely LOVE this quilt. Well done you 👏👏🇬🇧🥰
Thank you so much, Glynis! 🥰❤️ and Jenny Doan is SO right-finished IS better than perfect! 😊
I watched your video a few days ago and was so touched by your story. I couldn’t figure out what to write as a comment so I waited. I’ve read a number of the beautiful thoughts and stories that others have left you, and the majority echo my feelings too. Whether you realize it or not, you are a true blessing. God brought you to RUclips for a reason. I am also very glad to know that you make mistakes and boo boos just like the rest of us. Thank you for sharing your quilting journey…..🧵🪡❤
Thank you so very much for this comment! 🥰❤️ I’m humbled and honored by your words and I’m so thankful that my mistakes and boo-boos are an encouragement to you! We all make them, you know?! 😉😊🤓
A very touching and sincere quilt story💗✂️🧵🪡
Thank you, Elizabeth! ❤️
Ok listen, I'm over half a century old and I STILL love little froggies. 🐸 I was excited to see this one and even said to the cats, "Oh, she's talked about this one!" so yes, I remember those videos! I think the way you've laid out the colors on the top is lovely and has more impact that way.
I could tell the backing fabric was trees/a forest from the wide shot, but then when it zoomed in to show the girls climbing and peeking and playing... I totally teared up. It underlined how much you made a quilt that matches your daughter, and the story of you making this quilt tells a story about her as well. And the binding! That you picked out with your other daughter! That looks like bark! #SomethingInMyEye
The quilt stories are valuable, yes! They provide context and a bridge between narrative and tangible heirlooms because history, folklore, and family story isn't just the words. I think people should remember that. This quilt IS a history, and it was wonderful of you to share the story with us. We're on this ride with you now!
"#somethinginmyeye"---lol! 😂 Your sweet heart is such a blessing to me.❤️ Thanks always for the loyal support and encouragement.😘
She is so blessed to have such an amazing treasure. She is also blessed to have an amazing example of incredible parents! Your love for her is felt when you speak of her personal observations of our world. Pantographs are not for me! I do have them done for my gifted quilts & tablecloth items. I really love custom quilting 💕 and always add the recipients name somewhere in the quilt!
Thank you, Ginger! ❤️🥰 And I LOVE that you add the recipients name in the quilt...that is super cool! 🤩
❤️ I so enjoy your stories. Such a beautiful quilt your daughter will have, sewed of love and memories.
Thank you so much, Mary! ❤️
Love your story and the quilt!…. It’s just perfect ☺️
Thank you, Gail! ❤️
This quilt turned out so beautiful!! I love all the thought and care that went into making it right for her. ❤ And yes-10+ years in I am here to tell you that just when you think the points are perfect they are not. But like you said, no one will notice or care!! (And yes I like to match up a large pattern on the backing too 😂)
We are just cut from the same cloth! Thank you for your kind words, Valerie! I always appreciate your thoughtful comments and support! ❤️🥰
I really enjoyed your quilt story! It is heartwarming and entertaining at the same time! You always have such a unique way of arranging your blocks! They always look so beautiful! I was so surprised when you showed the backing! I thought it would be a soft white. I was really surprised! I love the backing! It reminds me of my childhood! I used to love to climb trees! I didn’t think any children climbed trees now! I am glad she grew up playing outside! I think children’s lives were much better before technology!
Thank you, Sherry! ❤️ I definitely don't put my blocks together the way other people do....not sure what I do different, but something! 🤷🏻♀️ I used to love to climb trees, too; I think playing outside is one of the best and most magical parts of childhood! So glad both of mine got that in their early childhood! 🥰❤️
Beautiful story, start to finish. 🦋🐜🐝🐠🐞
Thank you, Peggy! 🥰❤️
Beautiful story and quilt.
Thank you, Lucila! ❤️
I love this!
Thanks for sharing, the effort it takes to produce doesn't go unnoticed. What a thoughtful gift of love.
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Aww! Thanks Apache-Yaqui! ❤️
I love it!
Thank you, Deanna! ❤️
Masterpieces
Thank you so much! ❤️
Your quilt is beautiful!!
Thank you so much!! ❤️
Such a lovely story today, Cathy. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Peg! Thank you for watching and commenting! ❤️
Super duper!!
Thank you, Sarah! ❤️
Beautiful. I love the way you plan the color layout.
Thank you, Sissie! Of course you saw this one right when it came from the longarmer, so you got to see it up close! ❤️
I'm extremely interested to hear about the fabric markers you used in this quilt. I'm running into a problem finding a low volume fabric in white and navy. I haven had time to go to GoodWill to search for some men's shirts that might fit the bill. My daughter is a graphic artist so if it comes down to it she will help me design some. I'm a relatively new quilter and definitely a frugal quilter so mens shirts make a lot of sense to me. A friend recommended your sight and I'm enjoying learning from you. I think you are the first quilter that I've seen not add a border on your quilts...just the binding. I kinda like thar. 😊
Aww! Thanks for the kind comment...and I'm so glad you found me! ❤️ I think you will enjoy the fabric markers (I have a whole video on them and how I made my own prints, so if you haven't already, check it out!) I'm definitely not a border girl...not really sure why, but it just looks better to me without them (most of the time, at least!) 🤓😘 So thanks for watching and commenting, and being here with me! 🥰
beautiful quilt.
I am personally not a fan of making HSTs (They are a bit too fiddley for me - I'm not a fan of the trimming - have to be in "THE" right frame of mind) and prefer very scrappy quilts (visual chaos), but I am enchanted by the blocks of HST's and the clumps of one print...
Thank you, Amy! ❤️
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My graduation gift was a set of luggage
Oh that's a great gift! (at least it would be to me! ❤️)
Help! I wanted to find which video had the eyelet block. I can’t find it. Did I dream that or what? Does anyone know?
You didn't dream it. 😂 It's in the "On My Sewing Table" video. 🤓👍🏻
@@TheCatBirdQuilts Thank you so much! I wanted to show my friend who has known my kids since birth and she’s weighed in on all of my choices so far. I want to finish them all for next Christmas. Fingers crossed. I’ve found and started 2 already and I think this will work for daughter #3. Only one left to find a pattern for. Since the rest of the patterns jumped up and bit me I will open my mind and wait for the fourth one. Again, that you so much.
Enjoyed our time together ❤️NNTR(no need to respond)
Love your quilt stories. Your story made me teary, too.
Thank you, Rhonda! ❤️