Comments on: Have I Ever Told You About Malachi’s Quilt?

By: Meghan

Meghan — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:59:25 +0000

I just found this through a link in one of your more recent posts. I’m sitting here crying thinking about my own grandmas. Thank you for sharing such a personal story; it has touched many people.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 06:27:58 +0000

I just stumbled upon your blog… and had to let you know, I could hardly read past “inside the box was a quilt…” through the tears in my eyes. Thanks for sharing.

By: Ashley Barnhart

Ashley Barnhart — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:19:44 +0000

how touching. thank you for sharing such a personal story.

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:01:56 +0000

I am sitting crying. With tears. So sadly precious. What a beautiful keepsake. It is so special that you have her fabrics. And so loving that you are using it to make a quilt for your nephew. Maybe one day you will even do it like she did. Thank you for sharing your beautiful story. T~

By: Shannon L. Fowler

Shannon L. Fowler — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 22:32:35 +0000

My favorite bedspread is one my mom started before she died. I finished it and will use it forever. It may not be the top bedspread, but it will be always on my bed. :)

What a blessing for your children to have something from their grandma!

Now to get a drink of water to help wash this HUGE lump down my throat!

By: Rachel Going

Rachel Going — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:28:11 +0000

Oh Laura, That is so touching. We have quilts stitched with love. I’m so happy you do too!

By: Julie in Australia

Julie in Australia — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:03:23 +0000

That is so special.

I have a similar story where I started to crochet a blanket for my husband (fiance at the time). My Mum decided to finish it while I was at work that day and then went on the crochet a blanket for each of her grandchildren. As she was receiving chemotherapy and radiotherapy at the time, her hair had started falling out. We realised later that small amounts of her hair were being accidentally crocheted into the blankets. A peculiar keepsake I know but very much treasured.

By: Laura

Laura — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:42:42 +0000

I remember staying with your family several times when we were in KS for the Hamm Bash, and that your mom almost always had a quilt on her quilting frame, and how I thought they were so beautiful and wished I knew how to create something so special. Your story made me cry – your mom was such a special lady!

By: Tamy ~ 3 Sides of Crazy

Tamy ~ 3 Sides of Crazy — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 03:49:39 +0000

What a beautiful story and how awesome that each of the kids has such a special treasure from her.

By: jayme

jayme — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 02:57:45 +0000

Well…I had often wondered about that. It was so sad for me that day at the funeral watching all your boys snuggling their quilts … then looking at that baby bump knowing…

…sigh. And I had thought many times how you said Asa would sleep on his made bed, but UNDER his quilt. :)

I’m soooooooo glad that you got to tell your mom…and sooooooo glad she thought fast and had that one finished up.

I have also thought many times about showing little tiny Addy to your mom.

I miss her. She was like the nicest sweetest kindest lady ever.

I love you.