For all of you quilters out there ... Dear friends designed and created these exquisite quilts for Ashley and I. My friend Gayle, living in Utah, surprised me with the lovely soft pastel pink and brown quilt; her talent and artistic ability are incredible! She recently surprised Ashley with the fun pink and black artsy, more youthful design perfect for a college co-ed which simply delighted Ash as well. The third equally beautiful quilt, red and blue rooster design, was recently given to me by our circle of talented quilters in our Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Latter-day Saint ward.
The art of quilting has been passed down from generation to generation tied to my Mormon pioneer heritage. I remember my fraternal grandmother always working on a quilt or other piece of handiwork; friends and family often participated adding stitches here and there amid laughter and discussion. I in turn learned to quilt, tough I never became expert at it, as a young girl in my Pleasant Grove, Utah ward. My mother taught me to cross stitch and to crochet afghans, with a large hook, the hairpin lace design being my favorite!
Old fashioned quilting bees are great fun! It amazes me the designs created by so many quilters throughout the world, its such a labor intensive art form but greatly admired and appreciated by our family! Ashley and I will treasure our works of art for many years to come - thank you everyone!
