Be The Best.I’ve gone a week or two without a blog post about quilts.
That won’t do.
I found these pics today from August 2009. We were having a Friesen family reunion and this was the time where my Mom had the idea to make a family quilt. You can see that finished product here.
Anyways, I loved these pics of Chris making his square as well as a great shot of him and his cousins fooling around.
These times are so exceptionally treasured.
You may remember those blogs about quilts. You can connect here if you haven’t read them already.
Some amazing work by Kim, a part of my incredible marketing team at BCIT. Amazing work on many levels and we love it. Anyone who comes over wants to see the quilt. I love seeing the lacrosse players pick out their numbers or friends and family recognize the jerseys and clothes that were Chris’ favourites.
I want to show you another quilt tonight. (who knew this was going to become a quilting blog..!)
The Friesen side of the family had a few days together in the summer of ’09 and my Mom (Leona, Grandma) had an idea of making a quilt at that time. The goal was for each family member to design a square. It could be stitched or simply designed with coloured pens. Each square was to represent something about that person. Most family members completed their squares over the few days with the last few squares added in the weeks following.
What a cool idea.
What do you think Chris drew? Yah, not that hard to guess…a couple of lacrosse sticks and a beautiful message to Grandma. “I love you” in his own handwriting.
He loved his Grandma so much.
Each year he looked forward to her canned peaches and would eat a jar at a sitting if we didn’t catch him first!
What a testament to a Grandma’s love. What a testament to Chris who wasn’t afraid to tell people he loved his Grandma and Grandpa…even as a 16 year old kid at the time.
What an idea to make this quilt.
I saw it completed just a few weeks ago and this video gives you a close up look at this priceless piece of art.
“I love you”. Powerful. We love you too Chris. Always.
Be The Best.