I had lunch with my father recently. I told him about the market I had attended. He told me about how when he was 14-15 years old, he lived with a family who had a tailor shop. My father was an apprentice there. He explained to me that he would have to go to a part of the town and sell pants and jackets on a regular basis. What ever he sold, he explained that he would not get paid for his time, his room and board was his pay. I was told by my late mother, while she was in school, she had to learn how to mend, make socks, learn embroidery. I have one of her pillow cases with embroidered eyelets. I remember both parents continued to be creative in there own personal way. Mom, over the years, did everything from crocheting, knitting, needle work, sewing, painting, ceramics, paper crafts, etc. I have many pieces of her creativity. Dad could make anything out of wood! He didn't sew much after coming to Canada, but he tau...
As I mentioned above, this 20 block quilt took 3 years to create. Inspirations from many people and events has been woven into this piece. Here are all the bras named and reasons why they are on the quilt. 1. Pink Ribbon: I wove pink ribbons and added pearl straps, As you know the 'pink ribbon' is the symbol for Breast Cancer. 2. Winter Wonderland: I wanted to create soft and romantic. 3. Think Pink: Quilted pieced of pink ribbon fabric with measuring tape ribbon as straps. It is inspired by the "Better Homes and Gardens" issue, in which, the quilt was made. 4. Feelin' Groovy: Some groovy fabric with a button that says "HOPE" and chain link straps is a reminder of the many women before us who survived and passed away. 5. Paisley: I just loved the fabric with it's many colors! 6. Al's Harley: ...