QuiltingAndPatchwork.com

When I saw the picture of this rocking chair surrounded by patchwork border, I was reminded of my grandmother and quilting.  I learned to quilt with Nanny, who sat in her rocking chair beside the kitchen window. 
There she could look out beyond the porch and see what was going on at the barn.  She also saw anyone coming up the pathway, from driveway to the house.  In summer, she rocked on the porch where she got a greater view of goings on at the farm and around the yard.
Nanny stitched quilt patches in her lap, while I sat in a …read more

QuiltingAndPatchwork.com

Whenever I’ve shared my memories of quilting with my grandmother and talked about my quilting heritage, other quilters have responded with their memories.  My most recent posts on this topic were :
A Tribute to My Grandmother for My Quilting Heritage.
A Tribute to Grandparents Who May Have Encouraged Your Quilting
One reader shared her memories.  This reflects the resourcefulness of her grandmother, too.  As I’ve mentioned, quilters of days ago recycled and reused old fabrics and clothing.  Nothing went to waste. 
I have wonderful memories of my Grandmother teaching me how to quilt. She made quilts from old clothes that no one could …read more