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Monday, May 12, 2008

Reason #103

My Mom is Awesome: Reason #103:

Last year she made 50 quilts, 30 for her family and 20 for other people. This was also the year she had 2 hip replacements.

We received our quilts at our family Christmas party, anyone 8 or older received a quilt.

This year, she feels bad that the little kids didn't get a quilt, so she is making them one for their birthday. Oh! Did I mention their are over 15 kiddies getting a made to order quilt?

Each grandchild or great-grandchild tells her what kind of quilt they want and and she sets out to make it.

This is Lacey and Grandma posing with Lacey's "Dog" quilt. She was so excited!

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

Quilts from Grandma are the best. I have one "T.V." quilt that my Grandma made me 15 years ago that I still wrap up in. With that quilt and a good book I am in heaven. The quilt she made me for my bed still keeps me warm all winter. How lucky for you and your family that they can get thier own, made-to-order Grandma quilt.

Carrie said...

That is so awesome. Oh, to be one of the Gillespie grandkids. :)

Tringali Family said...

How amazing! I could never image making one quilt!

Ashley said...

I strive to be like your mom, seriously. She is awesome! I want to see a picture of the quilt she made for you.

Jodi said...

Your mom is amazing!!! I am so impressed with her zeal and go getter attitude.

Shannon said...

G'ma "G" rocks. I love that she is willing to teach anyone to quilt, even if, like me, we get a quilt made every 3 years.

The Thomas Family said...

I want one one those quilts.