"Once Upon a Time All the World Was Bright and Beautiful"
If you ask anybody over the age of 40 about their grandmother, they will probably have a story about a quilt. It may be a warm memory of snuggling under a quilt on a cold winter's night or sitting under the frame watching the needle dance in and out.
There is no better feeling than being wrapped up in quilted love waiting on a grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup.
Many years ago, the artist's grandmother had Alzheimer's. When Ami Simms put out a Call for Entries, the artist had to make a quilt (because that is what she does).
"Once Upon A Time..." is her entry, which got accepted into a special exhibit that has been touring the country since August 2006. Read their story at Quilter's Save Our Stories, and if it comes anywhere close to where you live, you should make plans to go see it. Oh, there is a book and a CD you can order if you can't wait on the exhibit.
The artist doesn't make the same kind of quilts as her grandmother did. Her quilts are generally too small to warm the body, but hopefully on a good day, they will warm the soul.
Love,
Buddy
2 comments:
Art Quilts are so neat. It is amazing what they can do with fabric.
Carolyn
I have seen the exhibit, and I have contributed over 40 priority quilts for auction...
If you visit my blog and click on the label "rescue quilts" you will see how I have rescued several of my grandmothers' quilts... I am blessed with their legacy.
Congrats on having your work included in Forgetting Piece by Piece! And here's to Ami and her efforts!!
Take care ~
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