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Patchquilt of Your Life
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Patchquilt of Your Life |
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Bonnie j Senior Member
since 2003-06-27
Posts 1588Ohio 
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Patchquilt of Your Life This letter and quilt I give to you- This letter explains the patches of your life. For you see, I am a master quilter, I will mend your life’s patches all tattered and torn. Look! Come here, I will explain. The center, of powder blue, delicate pink and soft yellow. I have taken each crocheted strand and covered with Belgian lace. The powder blue blanket, four pounds of beauty, a new baby born. The delicate pink with strands of soft yellow weaving through the bonnet and tiny little booties for your tender little feet. As we continue with your life- White terry cloth, your first little jumper suit, trimmed in a candy stripe, with stains of pureed peach or of delicious apple. Your first winter coat, the color of baby blue lined with soft white fur. White silk and satin trimmed in lace, your christening dress. This material, a dark green knit, two piece suit, you are learning to take your first adventurous steps. This patch of red wool and black leather, a snow suit to keep you warm as you explore the world around you. Oh! This is a piece of silk the color of red, from your first tie, you looked so handsome in your little blue suit and little red tie. Remember these items of love? Your old torn and tattered jean jacket the color of blue, your sailor hat the color of white, all mended on your patchquilt of your life. Now these patches, I had to stop and think. How do I preserve these patches of your life? Into a waterproof pouch covered with the sheerest material man can create. A patch of your favorite tree you loved to climb. A patch of your first snowball that will never melt. A patch of your first smile and your first baby words. A patch of your first tear shed in your innocence. The outer edge is filled with love and tenderness, for I captured a piece of the sun to keep your heart warm and a smile upon your lips. I captured a piece of a falling star, for you to make a wish upon. I captured a piece of the moon, to keep the glow of happiness within your lovely blue eyes. I captured a piece of the wind, to help your imagination soar to the heavens and beyond. This gift I give to you my darling child- For I am the master quilter I am the patchquilt maker..................I am the creator of lasting memories. Bonnie J.  |
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VOE Member
since 2003-07-10
Posts 119From the land of Camelot |
Oh, Bonnie...you are a creator of tears that came to my eyes with the reading of this fantastic piece!!!! How beautiful it is, and it goes to my library, immediately!! I am totally entranced by this one, my friend, and the pictures it brought to mind...thank you for such a lovely read!! ~V~ I speak from the Voice Of Experience |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
very nice Bonnie I love to quilt although I do it now in poetry instead of fabric. But I especially enjoyed making new ones for baby showers. I may decide to start again...although it will take time away from here for me. Thank you for sharing Maureen |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
Wow...this is lovely. Eric |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Bonnie~ Okay lady ... you made me get all misty-eyed~ I softly touch the quilting squares so delicately made by my great grandmother ... this penning made me realize just how tenderly she hand-stitched each loving piece for me to keep foreverly~ My granddaugher will have the quilt when it's time ... and the tie-in with your quilting and Patricia's button box have just got me all nostalgic~ Great Grandmother also quilted one with a collection of her buttons on each square, telling a story that is soooooooo beautiful~ It's my favorite ! Thank you gals for stirring this memory pot~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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