Here's today's clutterlove:
I love quilts. I can't and don't make them, or even collect them, but I love the ones I have. These two are sitting on top of a cedar chest in my bedroom. They were both made by a long-passed family member and have been shared through generations. I am their current owner and they continue to bring comfort and happiness to my world. The top one is backed with flowered yellow flannel (why are all quilts not backed with flannel? It's perfection) and when I was little this is the quilt that I languished underneath whenever I was sick at home. It wasn't used for any other purpose -- don't know why -- and so I always called it the "sick quilt." It is made of tiny squares of scrap material -- looks to be mostly from clothing and curtains -- and not only is it a joy to cuddle with, it's a wonderful memory of the folks who came before me.
I absolutely love it.
I love quilts, as well. Yours are beautiful! Definitely a treasure!
ReplyDeleteLove the quilts. I love the love that goes into them. One of the aims of my decluttering is to create enough space to take up quilt making myself, I hope one day I can make something as lovely as yours :)
ReplyDeleteoh Amy they are just beautiful. I can see why they would mean so much to you. Love the little stack with the camera on top, you do have some interesting things. Keep up the good work - but keep the good things won't you! Thanks for joining in the Tuesday theme, I think it's important to mention the things that mean a lot. Cheers Wendy
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Barb! I think one of the best things about old quilts is that you can imagine the history in them -- seeing a child's pattern makes me think it was a jumper or dress, or another pattern looks like a woman's blouse, stuff like that. It's like history right there in your arms. So amazing, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteDreamer -- that would be such a wonderful hobby; I hope you can get there! I can't even darn socks so I have such admiration for people who sew and create beautiful things.
ReplyDeleteWendy -- thank you so much! I hope you don't mind that I followed your model -- it was so refreshing to see a clutter blog that actually celebrated special items. I was so moved by that concept! It's so positive -- and yet still supports the decluttering goal at the same time to ensure that those special items can be seen/used/accessed as they deserve. Thanks!!
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