Comments on Magpie Musing: Things Learned From My Mother: Thrift

That's a great story. Here's what I want to know-...

2009-11-25T15:27:14.685-05:00

That's a great story. Here's what I want to know- what can I do with an old antique quilt to preserve it? I've thought about doing exactly what you're doing with yours but since you originally made it I think it seems appropriate that you are fixing it however you wish. Is it wrong to applique little patches all over a wedding ring quilt? The alternative seems to let it decay

What a lovely post. I can't think of anything bet...

2009-11-18T18:46:17.132-05:00

What a lovely post. I can't think of anything better than being wrapped in memory and thrift!

the quilt on our guest bed was made by my grandmot...

2009-11-17T11:11:48.473-05:00

the quilt on our guest bed was made by my grandmother, and i love to hear my dad talk about it "this was one of dad's work shirts" "Mom wore this dress to so and so's confirmation" love it.

those kind of quilts are treasures. warmth and memory go hand in hand.

I was thinking what Holly said - it doesn't strike...

2009-11-16T10:53:07.971-05:00

I was thinking what Holly said - it doesn't strike me as thrift.

Binding definitely.

XO

And sprinkles the rest of us with melancholy and j...

2009-11-16T10:21:49.161-05:00

And sprinkles the rest of us with melancholy and joy. Exquisite.

I too have my mother's quilts. I cannot quilt or s...

2009-11-15T20:22:21.842-05:00

I too have my mother's quilts. I cannot quilt or sew, and many of them are in various stages of "unfinished." I kind of like them to stay this way... for the memory of the sudden way unexpectedly left our lives.

I really like that last sentence. Really like it....

2009-11-15T20:16:28.188-05:00

I really like that last sentence. Really like it.

I love this. That it was your quilt and now, hers....

2009-11-14T22:03:35.203-05:00

I love this. That it was your quilt and now, hers. That there is always something to be stitched. That there is always a threadbare corner needing attention. Isn't this life? I have always loved the metaphor of the quilt or tapestry. Existence is but a quilt of experience, of highs and lows, of questions and answers, of mothers and daughters. The blogosphere is but a quilt of voices, serious

Thrift? Hmmm...I'm thinking this wonderful quilt i...

2009-11-14T15:59:04.826-05:00

Thrift? Hmmm...I'm thinking this wonderful quilt is more about saving memories instead of saving money...

I envy you your ability to sew and quilt. I think...

2009-11-13T20:06:28.782-05:00

I envy you your ability to sew and quilt. I think the quilt is lovely! Also lovely? This post. Your writing always blows me away.

as long as you can find a way to mend it, keep on ...

2009-11-13T00:58:43.788-05:00

as long as you can find a way to mend it, keep on mending! how could you not?

Love this post! Mend & fix and keep on snuggling.

2009-11-12T22:08:38.753-05:00

Love this post! Mend & fix and keep on snuggling.

oh, this was never a fancy quilt to be displayed; ...

2009-11-12T19:02:48.431-05:00

oh, this was never a fancy quilt to be displayed; it is a beloved quilt, to comfort.

there is one i made for my husband about 25 years ago. my son used it for many years. i always meant it to be used, but pieces are disintegrating now. you have given me such encouragement to just go repair them, applique something over the tired parts. and it need not be fancy or hand sewn, just a

Be sure to keep this safe later on I would suggest...

2009-11-12T18:55:31.225-05:00

Be sure to keep this safe later on I would suggest hanging it but treasure it. My husband's mom used to quilt and we treasure all of the pieces she made they all included parts of clothes that the kids and she wore further tieing in the memories

She will treasure this even more when she can give...

2009-11-12T18:26:34.341-05:00

She will treasure this even more when she can give it to her daughter.

Well, good grief! Of course you have to keep repai...

2009-11-12T17:35:48.262-05:00

Well, good grief! Of course you have to keep repairing it!

I have an old quilt made by my husband's grandmother that needs repair, and I don't know what to do at all.

Maggie, you did it again. You must owe me a giant...

2009-11-12T12:04:12.157-05:00

Maggie, you did it again. You must owe me a giant economy sized box of kleenex by now.

I just nominated ya too.

T.

I love your quilt & everything it stands for. Goo...

2009-11-12T10:47:05.715-05:00

I love your quilt & everything it stands for. Good work - in lots of ways!

That's beautiful. My son as a pair of quilts origi...

2009-11-12T10:07:31.865-05:00

That's beautiful. My son as a pair of quilts originally made for his dad and uncle, and I just love that.

This is very cool and inspiring. It makes me a bit...

2009-11-12T04:00:09.454-05:00

This is very cool and inspiring. It makes me a bit sad because I lose EVERYTHING sentimental.

But somehow I end up with t-shirts from 25 years ago. It's kind of tragic and absurd but it hurts alot.

I digress. But this little post has so much meaning I think. One, it makes me think of your mother, making something and how it will be cherished. Like a little moment in

I love quilts. There's something about them that s...

2009-11-12T01:23:49.327-05:00

I love quilts. There's something about them that seems to piece together old and new - bringing in the comfort of old, familiar things like dresses long out grown and blankets long loved bare. A quilt is more comfortable to sleep under than any other bed covering. I own several.

When I was a child, my mother began a project of trying to restore an old, old family quilt which had

this is so so charming

2009-11-12T01:13:42.019-05:00

this is so so charming

Darn - another reminder that I never learned to qu...

2009-11-11T21:43:08.962-05:00

Darn - another reminder that I never learned to quilt. I think about it a lot but cannot figure out how to start. I'm overwhelmed when I look online. Any good book suggestions? I collect pieces of fabric in the hopes that I will start one day and then I never start.

There's a hilariously expensive quilting store near me, up the street from a hilariously expensive knitting

I love this. Interesting that you labeled it as t...

2009-11-11T20:47:36.500-05:00

I love this. Interesting that you labeled it as thrift, which would have never occurred to me. Enjoyment and value of something personally made, and a skill acquired, speaks much more to me than anything else.

Throw it out when thread bare? Never.

How wonderful you posted a picture! I remember th...

2009-11-11T19:50:43.663-05:00

How wonderful you posted a picture! I remember this quilt! Many memories of fun sleepovers at your house. Now I see firsthand how so few young people know how to do anything with their hands (well, except texting)....creating something is a joyful moment in life.