I had absolutely no idea what to do, quilt-wise, with this runner when I got it. Then again, I seldom have a full and final idea of what to do on any custom quilt. I would have a rough idea for certain blocks or just the border, but the rest falls into place when I get to that area. Some work out wonderfully and some not so much.
With this
one and the pattern making such an impact, I didn’t want to distract from the
picture done by the runner itself. So,
no fancy curls, feathers or pebbles to move the attention away from the overall
look.
I decided
less is more and kept this all-straight-line quilting with the help of rulers.
Dear Hettie,
ReplyDeleteI believe that, almost 30 years ago, you were a pen pal of my mother, Silvia Winter.
I am her son, Fabian, now aged 31.
I found your letters while cleaning out my grandparents' old house, as they are moving into a nursing home. I have only read a few of your letters so far.
Unfortunately, my mother died in 2000 when I was six. I never knew she had pen pals and I don't remember her well.
I just know that I still love her very much. Clearing out my grandparents' house and going through her things was very emotional.
I was wondering if you still have any of her letters. It would mean a lot to me, as it would allow me to read her writing and perhaps get to know her better. If not, do you still remember a few things after all this time?
I am married now and I have a three-year-old daughter. If you'd like, I can send you a photo.
I love that you have a blog!
Yours, Fabian