Recently I spent four luxurious days relaxing with
ten quilty friends at the Inn at the Rustic Gate in Big Rapids. This annual respite is perfectly timed with
the change of the season Michigan style.
Almost without fail, the color teases us with its upcoming change as
we head north. Four days later the colors
seem to explode as we leave the Manistee Forest. We anxiously count down the days leading up
to retreat, and then wham, its over until next year. This first post is a sample of the inspirational
beauty that surrounds us……no other words needed. Peace........
It all started with this.....
It all started with an antique quilt given to me by my Uncle Cliff in 1985. It was made by my Great Grandmother using original fabrics spanning from the 1860's to the 1930's, in a string quilt pattern. All strings were hand pieced. All fabrics were loved. I can imagine Grandpa's shirts, or Grandma's housedress or apron. And now I'm the fortunate steward of this wonderful bit of family history........all made by hand.
Beautiful!
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