We generally think of quilts and patchwork pieces made by grandmothers and other elders in our families as heirloom pieces. 
They are passed down through the years.  So we try to discover their stories and learn more about the quilters and their place in our lives.
However, what about the quilts we make?  Won’t they be heirlooms for our children and grandchildren?  These could be:

Quilts and fabric art you give as gifts
Those that you show and win prizes for
Fabric art you simply use around your home
Quilts you make from fabrics with special meanings
Those that use fabric from our children’s lives.
Quilts we make …read more