Scrappy Friendship Quilt
My Scrappy Friendship Quilt has another story to tell. Several months ago I sat at a table with some of my best friends, all quilters. We were laughing and talking as usual, and then the feeling came that I should share a burden I was carrying. Being vulnerable is scary, even with people we love and trust, but I did it anyway.
My friends were amazing. They accepted my story with compassion and kindness.
This quilt is made with scraps from all these friends. I shared how we made it here , and I am increasingly grateful that we did it. Shared burdens mean more reasons to treasure it.
I quilted my scrappy friendship quilt with straight lines spaced one inch apart. When I found this colorful corduroy print I decided to try using it on the back. I’m curious to see how it wears, and if I like the texture over time. Right now I love it.
Now for a word about my quilt holder. My second son has long been the guy who holds most of my quilts when I photograph them. He’s quick to help, doesn’t complain, has strong arms and always makes me laugh.
He also left on a two year mission at the end of October. One of the last things I did before we drove away to drop him off was to hand him this quilt for a photo. I needed one more quilt that he’d held for me before he left. When I handed it to him he laughed, and a tear slipped down his face. My husband took these pictures of him with the quilt, my quilt, made from scraps of my dear friends and sewn by all our hands.
I treasure these photos like I treasure my scrappy friendship quilt. And I miss my boy but I’m so glad he’s growing up and willing to spend two years serving others and the Lord. Oh the stories our quilts have to tell!
This scrappy quilt is really special, I can tell. So glad you shared the story of both your quilt and your son. Where is he serving? I sent one of my sons into the missionfield just before Christmas. I was really sad that he wasn’t home with the rest of us – he was thrilled to spend Christmas in the MTC.
Robin,
I’m so glad your son is having a good experience in the MTC! It’s so strange not having them at home for the holidays. My son is in the Washington Everett Mission and so far having a great experience. Happy New Year to you!