Good Morning Quilters! This past week has been bitter sweet here, as my only sister passed away on Wednesday. She went peacefully as I held her hand, and I was so honored to care for her during her final days here on earth. I am sure she is in heaven, enjoying a new life there. Her funeral is tomorrow, and quilting will again take a back seat for another week. Thank you all for your prayers for her and for our family.
The only thing “quilt” related this week was a purchase: I bought some blue buttons from a friend who is downsizing her sewing room. I have wanted to make an American Flag Quilt and have saved some internet examples of different ideas. See below:
The quilt in my blog header is made with buttons from my mother’s button box, and is one of my favorites. I think it is time to sew some more buttons onto a quilt.
Please show us what you are working on this week. I so appreciate being able to see and read about what beautiful things you are creating. You inspire all of us. As always, I ask that you provide a link back to this blog post from within your post. Also, if you invite others to join us in our weekly Design Wall Linky Party, that's appreciated too.
Judy, I am sorry for your loss. I am sure your sister was in peace because you were there for her. Sending hugs and warm wishes.
ReplyDeleteI like your button quilt! My quilts for last week were in the puzzle I made :) I'm so sorry for your loss.. sending you and your family prayers..
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry for you loss. You spent a lot of time with her over the last year, hopefully that offers some comfort.
ReplyDeleteYou've got some fun examples of button projects. Looking forward to seeing what you decide to make.
My sincere condolences on your loss---sending prayers for you and yours.
ReplyDeleteI hope that your final days with your sister will give you memories to warm your heart during this difficult time...
I love the little button pillow you showed; the only problem I've had with buttons on quilts, is that they make it pretty heavy...
hugs, Julierose
You've cared for your sister for many years, through the good and bad days. You've been a good and loving sister. We can all hope for someone who loves us to hold our hand as we leave this earth. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteJudy, I am so sorry to hear about your sister. It's good that you were able to spend so much time with her recently and to be with her at the end. My thoughts are with you.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss. Sending hugs to you and our family.
ReplyDeleteI’m so sorry about your sister. Losing a sibling is SO hard. I don’t know how to say what I feel but taking care of her in her last days is such a wonderful thing. I think it should be bring you peace.
ReplyDeleteHugs, hugs, hugs, Judy. I'm so glad you could be there for Nancy. And I'm glad that you will see her again someday.
ReplyDeleteThose button projects are so cute!!! I wonder what you'll go with...
I'm so glad you got to spend your sisters final days with her helping her and giving her comfort
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss, I hope time brings you comfort. Thanks for taking the time to do design wall Monday when I'm sure you probably didn't want to.
ReplyDeleteIt was wonderful to hear the story of the quilt in your header.
Helen
My deepest condolences on the loss of your sister. I'm sure you were a blessing to her, and not just in the past few days.
ReplyDeleteI haven't made anything with buttons, but do look forward to seeing your flag project.
Hi Judy, it must have been a difficult time for you but I'm glad that you were with your sister when she died because that has to have made the passing easier for her. My sympathies. Take care of yourself. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteI've used buttons, but only a few on some quilts. It would be interesting to have many on the same quilt.
wowie what a button quilt work of art!
ReplyDeleteJudy I am so sorry for your loss. I'm sure there is some comfort that you were able to care for her in her final days.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry, Judy for the loss of your sister. Such a blessing that you was able to be with your sister as she gained her angel wings and you will was able to bring her comfort and love. Sending you hugs and blessings. You and your family are in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteenJOYed checking out your patriotic ideas using buttons. I've only used buttons in a memory quilt that came off the shirts used in the memory quilt. Instead of quilting the quilt as usual, I tacked the quilt with the buttons. I recommend button tacking only be done on a quilt for display, not for cozy comfort.
Ah, Judy, my heartfelt condolences to you. I felt a shiver as I read your news, but what a blessing you could be with her to the end like that. Take care dear.
ReplyDeleteSincere love and concern headed your way, Judy. I am glad you could spend those final moments at her side.
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Judy, I share your sadness, I lost my only sister in 2016 - sisters are so special, we had almost nothing in common except our love for each other. Happy memories of fun times together I often laugh out loud when I come across something she would have found funny, as if she was with me still. So sad to lose, but happy thoughts now keep me company, very glad to have had her. I love buttons, I put them on wall quilts and fabric book pages, I always look in charity shops and ask if they have a button tin I can rummage through. (they take buttons from garments they are getting rid of). My thoughts are with you, take heart your sister will never leave you. Love, Elaine in England
ReplyDeleteSending much love
ReplyDeleteMy deepest condolences to you and your family, may her memory and your memories of time with her bring you peace.
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