The Virginia {A quilting legacy}

Quilting? Hmmm...that sounds incredibly time consuming, i thought. Then, I moved to Wyoming. The winters are L..O..N..G. And with my love of sewing, isn't it only fitting that I learn to quilt out here in the great American West!?

If you are lucky enough to own a very old quilt that was given to you from someone in your family, it was more than likely hand quilted.  

So one day over the summer, my Aunt gifted me one day in the mail, much to my giddyness, a quilt top that was hand quilted by my Great Grandmother, and possibly her Mother. Thus came the name i decided on, The Virginia.  The fabrics, after studied by the ladies in my quilting circle, are from the 20's and 30's. Most likely from scraps of dresses and clothing she made. 

So I am honored to be now hand quilting this piece!! The sweet Wyoming quilters are only the best of the best! The lady teaching the circle has designed her own fabrics and written a book.  I am hoping this will one day grace little Isabel's bed and always be in our home! I will keep you posted as it comes together.