The Lady and the Quilt That Started It all For Me

Me on the left, my 103 year old grandmama in the middle, and my sister on the left. We have been in north Texas this weekend visiting her for her birthday!

My love of quilts began with this sweet lady, my grandmama.

My grandmother was born in 1908 as a twin. This is her on the left and her twin on the right. They were named Irene (my grandmother) and Pauline (my aunt). 

This is a picture of a photo that was sitting on her dresser - the two of them as young women. (Looks like the 1940's to me, but I don't know that for sure.) Again, my grandmother is on the left and her twin on the right.

And this is a peak at the quilt that started my interest in quilting. It's a Little Dutch Girl quilt that my grandmother made. The little socks and ribbons at the back of her neck have been carefully colored in with something (I am guessing crayon) to make them match the dress. I used to pretend the sashing was a road. I would go "visit" each little girl on the quilt by driving along the road and turning into their block. I was a little shocked that her panties were showing as the wind lifted her dress. I wanted to grow up and make a quilt just like that! Sadly, I haven't done that yet, but if I can just live as long as my grandmother, there is still time! 

                                

Happy Birthday, Grandmama!

We love you!