From one of the comments to the Blogtober Fest post, I realized I very seldom discuss  the role men may take in making quilts.  Some quilters do have a heritage of Grandpa making quilts or being involved in some way.

Aimee said:

My grandfather has made a quilt for each of us 10 grandchildren. He does the embroidery for blocks and then has someone else help quilt and piece. I will always treasure my quilt and have a wonderful story about the man who made it.

(Do write your down memories about Grandfather making quilts.  Perhaps pictures of each, if you can get them, and something about each.  That also could make a lovely memory book to give to each of the grandchildren.)

Another reader mentions that her grandparents made quilts.  (There’s a story here, too.)

Do you have male quilters in your family?  Or quilts that a grandfather, uncle or brother made?

(c)2008 Mary Emma Allen

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