On day six I have yet another chance to share something from a local, longtime friend. Meet Pat Guerin! Pat regularly attends a local monthly sewing club meeting where I've played "hostess" for a long time.
Over the years, Pat has amazed both myself and all who attend with her incredible masterpieces. They've ranged from childre's items, to quilts, to formal wear, hand worked wallhangings, accessory items, and so many other things too numerous to mention! She executes everything to a high degree of perfection but presents it as though it is all so effortless.
After experiencing the loss of both her Mom and her Dad, Pat has put her hands to good work making lasting quilt gifts for family members, and for herself. Today, you have the chance to see see her in progress "precious memories" quilts which she describes in her own words in purple below:
"In total there are four quilts ( three brothers share one house)."
Over the years, Pat has amazed both myself and all who attend with her incredible masterpieces. They've ranged from childre's items, to quilts, to formal wear, hand worked wallhangings, accessory items, and so many other things too numerous to mention! She executes everything to a high degree of perfection but presents it as though it is all so effortless.
After experiencing the loss of both her Mom and her Dad, Pat has put her hands to good work making lasting quilt gifts for family members, and for herself. Today, you have the chance to see see her in progress "precious memories" quilts which she describes in her own words in purple below:
"In total there are four quilts ( three brothers share one house)."
"This patchwork quilt is from Mom and Dads clothing. My Dad only ever wore Dickies, the blue color, he only owned three shirts three pants, two dress shirts, which he wore to my wedding, and one polo shirt, knit stripe.
A few close up photos of the cross stitch blocks.
"Each quilt has a “pocket” with a “Dickies” label, each quilt has a photo transfer of Dad's cigarette case (he rolled his own). The cross stitched squares are gathered from years of Mom cross stitching. (Actually I taught her to cross stitch.)"
The National Park quilt I made for my sister.
"This is my third quilt out of Mom and Dad’s clothing. This is the front (ABOVE), and a picture of the back is also included (BELOW)."
"This one is for my three brothers that live together in Richfield, Ohio. The backing has a little something for each of them. Two love fishing in Florida, one has a golden retriever, one was in National guard, loves backyard birds and deer. They also love growing “hot peppers”.
I still have to compose a label that will go on each quilt. The only one to complete is mine. The top is done & I need to create the backing. Hope to complete these in the next few days!"
I still have to compose a label that will go on each quilt. The only one to complete is mine. The top is done & I need to create the backing. Hope to complete these in the next few days!"
Update! Below is a photo of Pat's finished quilt label. I know Pat was filled with emotion as she created this label on her computer and printed it on EQ Printables fabric. It's obvious Pat's quilts were stitched with lots of love. These quilts are a glimpse into the story of her Mom and Dad's life together. I'll let Pat tell you a littel more in her own words in purple:
"My folks were very simple people , both very creative. Mom was a homemaker most of her 87 years, crochet, needlework, minimal sewing. Dad served in the army out of high school, married his high school sweetheart, was a mechanic, welder extraordinaire! He welded until the day he died at age 89. They were married almost 69 years!"
"My folks were very simple people , both very creative. Mom was a homemaker most of her 87 years, crochet, needlework, minimal sewing. Dad served in the army out of high school, married his high school sweetheart, was a mechanic, welder extraordinaire! He welded until the day he died at age 89. They were married almost 69 years!"
Thank you Pat for sharing your handiwork and sharing your heart with us as well!
Won't you join me in congratulating Pat on her incredible masterpieces?!? Please leave your comments and questions for Pat below.
Won't you join me in congratulating Pat on her incredible masterpieces?!? Please leave your comments and questions for Pat below.
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