Mama Bear Quilt
Thanks to Amy for hosting the Blogger's Quilt Festival -- what a great event! Here's my entry this fall -- my Mama Bear Quilt.
Several years ago, my sister's life was suddenly changed forever by a brain aneurysm and a previously undetected AVM. It was devastating to our whole family to have her struggle on the brink of death. We powerless to do anything. I was thousands of miles away -- with nothing I could do to help. Some days she was so sick, she couldn't even talk on the phone.
So, I did the only thing I could think to do -- I made her a quilt. As she faced months of surgery and struggles, I packaged all my love into this quilt for her. Every cut, stitch, and seam was made with her in mind. I made it long enough to cover her from head to toe -- at that point it was the largest quilt I'd made. It took some time, but I was finally able to send it to her.
My sister made it through. Today, you'd never know she ever faced such a physical challenge. Every day I'm grateful she's here and healthy. Words cannot convey how important she is to me.
Years later, long after my sister had recovered, she had it on her daughter's bed. It reminds me now that even when we think life is at it's worst, it can always get better and brighter.
thank you for such a happy ending post about such a beautiful quilt! truly inspiring and you've just made my morning!
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful quilt. I love the soft colors and it looks wonderful in your niece's bedroom. Thank goodness your sister recovered and is doing well.
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt, wonderful story and how happy I am for both of you for such a great relationship and a happy ending. Thank you. Love Lois
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful quilt. Glad it was able to help your sister with her AVM and that she recovered! Thanks for sharing your quilt's story :)
ReplyDeleteSo very glad to here your sister is well. I tell my son that the quilts are hugs from mummy. Thanks for sharing your pretty quilt.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful story. I am glad your sister pulled through. Beautiful quilt.
ReplyDeleteIt's a very gentle, beautiful looking quilt. So glad your sister is still around to inspire others.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear the happy ending to your story - truly a beautiful quilt!
ReplyDeleteThis is a very hard block with all of the piecing! It is so neat to see a bed-size quilt filled with the bear paw blocks!
ReplyDeleteAngie - www.craftedAngles.com
A lovely quilt and a beautiful story.
ReplyDeleteI love the Bear Paw pattern and it is great seeing it in these colours.
these are beautiful colors
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely quilt! :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty quilt. Thank you for sharing its - and your sister's - story.
ReplyDeleteWhat a quilt of love- it looks so inviting and soft- the colors are very soothing. So glad to know that your sister has recovered and is enjoying life these days.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your beautiful quilt and story.
Regards from a Western Canadian quilter,
Anna
Lovely quilt, the pastels really shine. Thank you for sharing the quilt and the story with the happy ending.
ReplyDeletethis is such a pretty quilt! I love the soft colors you used. I'm glad your sister came through her ordeal ok.
ReplyDeletePraise the Lord......I am so thankful for recoveries, and the ability for us to pour our love into something so useful, and tangible and touchable. Wonderful quilt and story.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful quilt and a wonderful story! I really like the pastels.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful story, I am happy she came through okay! It is such a blessing to have a hobby where you can positively focus your energies when you need a distraction, AND make a wonderful comfort gift at the same time!
ReplyDeletelovely quilt and what a wonderful story to go with it...so glad your sister got through it all and you were able to share your love for her. nice it's on your niece's bed to remind everyone! thanks for sharing and have a great day
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