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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
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 Posted - Mar 11 2008 : 1:50:06 PM
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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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Firemama
True Blue Farmgirl
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Amanda
Medical Lake
WA
USA
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Posted - Mar 11 2008 : 1:57:20 PM
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Very pretty Autumn!
Mama to 2
FarmGirl# 20
Rich or Poor, It Dont matter We're all the same everybodys hungry in a different way....
http://myfarmdreams.blogspot.com/
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Mar 11 2008 : 2:14:38 PM
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OK That was the center medallion-sorry
Here's the whole quilt
and this is my oldest son's square- I copied an old photo of him with his beloved Curious George,before our housefire.
Not wise to include too much personal info(birthdate,full name,etc) on public boards. Lurkers exist I'm sure.
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. |
Edited by - DeepsouthMamma on Mar 11 2008 2:31:32 PM |
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Firemama
True Blue Farmgirl
1731 Posts
Amanda
Medical Lake
WA
USA
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Posted - Mar 11 2008 : 2:16:43 PM
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That is really cute! And will make an awesome family heirloom
Mama to 2
FarmGirl# 20
Rich or Poor, It Dont matter We're all the same everybodys hungry in a different way....
http://myfarmdreams.blogspot.com/
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Mar 11 2008 : 2:40:52 PM
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And this is the next boy-
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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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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Posted - Mar 11 2008 : 3:20:52 PM
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Really nice Autumn. Looks like a lot of work went into it.When is the wedding anyway?
NANCY JO
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Mar 11 2008 : 4:53:53 PM
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Nancy Jo
The big day is April 12th- just about a month away!!!
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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Bee Haven Maven
True Blue Farmgirl
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Beverly
Pennsylvania
USA
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farminmama
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jen
Florida
USA
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Posted - Mar 11 2008 : 7:23:28 PM
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Autumn,
This is beautiful...how wonderfully you have preserved all of the memories of your family. I'm sure it will be cherished as something Great-Grandma Autumn did back in the early 2000's! :-)
Jen
sweetheart to Harley
mama to 3 beautiful angels...^i^ ^i^ ^i^
farmgirl Sister #151 |
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Mar 11 2008 : 7:27:06 PM
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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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Leezard
True Blue Farmgirl
950 Posts
Elizabeth
Novi
MI
USA
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Mar 12 2008 : 07:02:27 AM
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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. |
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Mar 12 2008 : 07:49:18 AM
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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. |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Mar 13 2008 : 06:53:04 AM
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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. |
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Mar 13 2008 : 07:14:21 AM
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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. |
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Mar 13 2008 : 07:40:42 AM
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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. |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
2195 Posts |
Posted - Mar 13 2008 : 2:15:53 PM
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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
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
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Posted - Mar 13 2008 : 11:36:06 PM
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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
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Mar 14 2008 : 05:53:59 AM
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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. |
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
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Posted - Mar 14 2008 : 10:21:53 AM
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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 |
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
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Posted - Mar 14 2008 : 11:11:58 AM
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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 |
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CherryPie
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kimberly Ann
Puyallup
WA
USA
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Posted - Jun 10 2008 : 12:47:47 PM
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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 |
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Jun 10 2008 : 1:04:40 PM
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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. |
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farmgirl blessings
True Blue Farmgirl
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Lea
TN
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