Friday, May 1, 2015

A Quilter's Inspiration

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My inspiration for quilting (and desire to share all things quilting with the world) dates back to days of picnics on the grass, tents in the living room, cold winter days, and Grandma's house -- all of which involved QUILTS! 

The quilt my great-grandmother hand pieced and hand quilted for me when I was born is still with me today.
 



(c) Happy Harper Quilts

My grandmother's scraps from years of sewing and quilting are now mine to adore and incorporate into my own projects!





(c) Happy Harper Quilts

(c) Happy Harper Quilts
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My mother's hallway closet is stuffed to the ceiling with stacks of heirloom quilts made by my great-grandmothers and grandmothers!  And now I am building my own collection, both to keep and pass down!

It's not just fabric to us quilters.  It's inspiration.  It's love.  It's the joy of giving someone a piece of your heart.  And that's why I do it.

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What's your inspiration?


Happy Quilting,
Angela