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DeepsouthMamma	Posted - Mar 11 2008 : 1:50:06 PM I did a family Hisstory quilt a few years ago and thought you all might enjoy the pictures of it. My photography is not the greatest but you'll get the general idea. Each block is hand embroidered with a significant event or occasion. The center(a sprawling oak tree) has a limb dedicated to each of my children to stitch their name & the name of their spouse,as they marry, and even more room for their children. I'll start with the overall quilt- Blessings, Autumn Farmgirl #49 http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/ Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
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Ronna	Posted - Jun 14 2008 : 9:17:55 PM I'm really in awe of all the very talented ladies here...do hope some might rub off on me :)
levisgrammy	Posted - Jun 14 2008 : 5:59:29 PM Awesome quilt Autumn! What a treasure. Denise farmgirl sister #43 "Take a lesson from the teakettle, though up to its neck in hot water...it sings!" www.torismimi.blogspot.com www.torisgram.etsy.com
Carol Sue	Posted - Jun 14 2008 : 12:25:37 AM Autumn, I am sure glad for whoever found this, I missed it and it is something not to be missed. I haven't done a family quilt yet and I should. Has me thinking on it. Thanks girlfriend, listening to the quiet moments Farmgirl #39 www.Quitemoments.blogspot.com
shepherdgirl	Posted - Jun 12 2008 : 12:41:37 AM WOW! What a fabulous quilt! I have thought of doing a quilt for my Mother-in-law for several years now, but with appliqued hand prints of all of her children, their spouses, and all of her grand children. You got me thinking of that again. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing. I LOVE IT!! ~~~ hugs ~~~ Tracy Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. ~~ George Carlin
Miss Bee Haven	Posted - Jun 11 2008 : 05:52:15 AM I missed this before, Autumn. What a treasure you have created! It's going to be(already is, really) such an important family heirloom. Farmgirl Sister #50 "If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" 'Br.Dave Gardner'
nitere	Posted - Jun 11 2008 : 05:49:48 AM wow, autumn! this quilt is amazing! you did an amazing job! farmgirl sister #37 http://www.buraellen.blogspot.com
Brew Crew	Posted - Jun 11 2008 : 05:14:39 AM Beautiful, Autumn! Thank you for sharing; I love this idea! Your work is gorgeous! Funny Farm ramblings www.happydalehobby.blogspot.com/ tvåla Handmade, LLC. www.tvalahandmade.com
DeepsouthMamma	Posted - Jun 10 2008 : 7:25:44 PM Lea- I thought about it for 2 years before I started- then one day I decided to start. I didn't really know how it would turn out- it just developed. I really love it and am so glad that it means something to my family. It is on my new guest bed! Blessings, Autumn Farmgirl #49 http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/ Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
farmgirl blessings	Posted - Jun 10 2008 : 4:44:29 PM I'm so glad this popped back up. Autumn, it is amazing! Oh how I wish I could do something like that for our family. I've got to get thinking about that. Blessings, Lea www.farmhouseblessings.blogspot.com www.farmhouseblessings.etsy.com
DeepsouthMamma	Posted - Jun 10 2008 : 1:04:40 PM AWWW- so glad you liked it- I forgot it was even on here!! Blessings, Autumn Farmgirl #49 http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/ Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
CherryPie	Posted - Jun 10 2008 : 12:47:47 PM I love this idea. I've been doing a lot with genealogy lately; this has give me some sparks to create something about my own family. Thank you! Kimberly Ann Why Reinvent the broom? http://nostalgichomemaking.blogspot.com
electricdunce	Posted - Mar 14 2008 : 11:11:58 AM That is one beautiful quilt, what a treasure, I love all your embroidery. You make such lovely stuff! Karin Farmgirl Sister #153 "Give me shelter from the storm" - Bob Dylan http://moodranch.blogspot.com
jpbluesky	Posted - Mar 14 2008 : 10:21:53 AM Your quilt has a wonderful look - I would not want to change a thing if it was mine. It does look whimsical and personal and loved and everything that a good quilt should be. Quilts are so great. They keep us warm, they tell a story, they let us be creative and artistic and show love. I think quilts are the perfect art form. Gosh, how do you find time for all you do? Farmgirl Sister # 31 www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com Psalm 51: 10-13
DeepsouthMamma	Posted - Mar 14 2008 : 05:53:59 AM Thanks so much Jeannie- you're right- I have had a very colorful life!!!It is a work of love- but I keep laughing when I look at the pics that are posted- it starts looking kinda juvenile- I guess I meant for it to have a whimsical look - can't say I had that much of a plan- except to tell the stories. Blessings, Autumn Farmgirl #49 http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/ Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
jpbluesky	Posted - Mar 13 2008 : 11:36:06 PM Autumn, that is the most beautiful quilt, and a fascinating story that it tells! You are so creative and have had quite a life! Thanks for sharing - wow! Farmgirl Sister # 31 www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com Psalm 51: 10-13
Maryjane Lee	Posted - Mar 13 2008 : 2:15:53 PM Autumn, I love your beautiful family history quilt! For family to cherish for generations! What a wonderful gift for your posterity! Hugs, Maryjane Lee Farmgirl Sister #44 The Beehive Cottage~est. 1971 Sisters on the Fly #595
Bonne	Posted - Mar 13 2008 : 11:33:39 AM Stunning!!!! http://bonne1313.blogspot.com/ BLOG http://www.bonne1313.homestead.com/soap.html SOAP
DeepsouthMamma	Posted - Mar 13 2008 : 07:40:42 AM Of course our beloved pets have a square- I stitch each name on the appropriate square Life changing events have squares as well- theses are times that mark chnge and shape our family. This one is a housefire in Tenneessee on my due date for our 3rd child. Thankfully I didnt deliver for another month. Blessings, Autumn Farmgirl #49 http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/ Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
DeepsouthMamma	Posted - Mar 13 2008 : 07:14:21 AM This is today pics- My younger 3 kids. Each picture really captures who they are. I wish you could see the bottom of Sara's -the shoes are sliver glittery and the ankle socks are rumpled and falling-hilarious!!! Blessings, Autumn Farmgirl #49 http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/ Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
DeepsouthMamma	Posted - Mar 13 2008 : 06:53:04 AM OH,yes- you must finish yours,Sheryl-lyn It feels so good to know that these stories will be repeated (with the help of pictures) for generations. Our society has lost the ability to keep family history alive through the spoken word. We lose something by not passing on family tradition- even if it is embelleshed from time to time!! Blessings, Autumn Farmgirl #49 http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/ Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
sewgirlie	Posted - Mar 12 2008 : 5:05:01 PM This is just spectacular! I may be inspired to finish mine thanks to you! My quilting and life blog!! http://downtoearthliving.blogspot.com/
DeepsouthMamma	Posted - Mar 12 2008 : 07:49:18 AM I'm assuming you all realized I distorted the specific dates etc. on these blocks- (too much personal info on adults isn't wise) This block is chronicles our home school journey of 25 yrs so far! Each child's graduation date is stitched in as they graduate. This square lists our many houses before we settled here on our home place. This set of pictures is pretty special. About 20 yrs ago I checked this book our of our local library and fell in love with this sillouhette picture. I decided to do it in embroidery. I did it(that's it in the pic) and framed it for a short while and then it was put away in the attic with some other old needlework I had done. There it sat for at least 15 yrs. Then one day my 18 yr old daughter,Rebekah, came home (20 yrs after me) with the same book and came to show me this very same picture! I couldn't believe it! She wanted to embroider it too!!! Well we got in the attic and I showed it to her . I even dated it in stitches- That was when I knew we shared the same love-stitching!!! A few years ago the library started selling off old books and what do you think I found? Yep! That same book! The square had to be a part of this quilt. It fits perfectly- and shows something my daughters and I shre-stitching! Blessings, Autumn Farmgirl #49 http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/ Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
DeepsouthMamma	Posted - Mar 12 2008 : 07:02:27 AM Yes it is fully quilted and finished. I just didn't quilt as much near the limbs and branches so that I can just slip my embroidery needle between the layers and get thos names on. It's small work so it goes on pretty easy. Not sure if I ever photographed the back- it's all done free hand in swirls and curliques Very whimsical on the back- I'll look for a photo. Blessings, Autumn Farmgirl #49 http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/ Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
Leezard	Posted - Mar 12 2008 : 04:53:17 AM That's great! Thank you for posting that. Do you have a back on it? If so, how do your add blocks or embroider more on the limbs? http://ruby--slippers.blogspot.com/ www.leezard.etsy.com
DeepsouthMamma	Posted - Mar 11 2008 : 7:27:06 PM AWWW! Ya'll are so sweet- It's no show stopper but it is priceless to our family. I'll get some more pics up tomorrow or the next day. Had a 4H field trip and lots more today- I'm tired. Thanks again ladies!!! Blessings, Autumn Farmgirl #49 http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/ Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

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