Men in Quilting - Does Grandfather Make Quilts?
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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8 opinions for Men in Quilting - Does Grandfather Make Quilts?
Cami
Oct 9, 2008 at 9:47 am
When I was pregnant and still working, a sweet old man that does deliveries for that company gave me a cute quilt for my baby. It turns out he has insomnia and stays up at night making dozens of baby quilts for a women’s shelter!
Aimee
Oct 9, 2008 at 4:34 pm
Thanks. I never thought one of my comments would lead to a blog posting.
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Eileen
Oct 11, 2008 at 12:34 pm
Aimee, what a treasure you have - both in the quilt and in your grandfather!
Cami, what a sweet story. Thanks for sharing.
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