What a beautiful description of a quilt. I have always thought that it was a very personal gift, but I could never have said it so wonderfully well as the author. I don’t think I’ve ever stitched any tears into a quilt though - some quite colorful language, but no tears.

Thanks for sharing that lovely quote, Theresa.

Lovely quote! I don’t think I’ve stitched tears in any of my quilts, but frustration - yes! Some of us can be quite devoted to our inanimate objects in our possession. I have kept too many sewing machines for too long because of my attachment to them. I’ve been known to say “that machine knows too much about me for me to give it away!”

Very well put and I feel the same way. There have been a few tears when sewing mindless crumb blocks along with a lot of prayer for the person ending up with the quilt......whoever it is.

Well stated and so true! Although I don't think I've stitched any tears into a quilt, a tiny tiny drop of blood, but no tears yet!

V.

Nice thought and so true.

That is absolutely true. I quilt is a very personal gift to give to someone. I think most recipients of hand made quilts feel that personal touch.

It hurts me when someone I give a quilt to, puts it in the closet because they are afraid to USE it and "ruin" it. The quilts were gorgeous (baby quilts for twins) and took my soul and ultra-creativity to make them. They loved the quilts and took them to work to show them to people, but didn't dare "use" them.

I sold one quilt once and I miss it terribly. It was of flowers in containers on my deck, and meant something to me. The money meant nothing.

My smell isn't in them, though, since I wash them when they're done, to get the texture. That part of the quote is weird to me.

I believe that quote! Lovely. Thank you for sharing.

Sue