WHAT YOU’LL NEED
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[A] 6 yards (for queen size) [C] 6 yards/9 yards of
or 9 yards (king size) of batting for quilting
fabric each for the design,
design backing, and quilt [D] Paper scissors
backing
[E] Fabric scissors
[B] 6 yards/9 yards of
sewing or pattern paper [F] Small scissors
(smaller pieces can be taped
together). Tissue paper and [G] Basting thread
newspaper can also be used.
[H] Thread to match
design fabric
[L] 14" quilting hoop
[M] Thimble (leather
[I] Quilting thread to match thimble is recommended
background fabric for beginners)
[J] Betweens quilting
needles various sizes
[K] Sharp appliqué
needles various sizes
[N] Bias to match quilt
backing or top (you may
need to make your own)
I remember during family gatherings and celebra- family members and friends. She said during the family
tions how my mother would carefully remove all of gatherings the quilts are displayed so that when people
the quilts from the closet and place them gently look at the quilt they not only admire the quilt, but they
on the beds in each bedroom. She would softly touch and always remember the person who made it, making that
sometimes hug the quilts as if they possessed some kind person a part of the celebration.
of magical power and spirit. She taught me that pictures are not the only form
One day I asked her why she always displayed the of remembrance — so are the quilts. One day when I’m
quilts during these gatherings, and she told me that all of long gone from this world and my quilt is displayed in
the quilts we owned were made by someone special, both the home, I too will be remembered.
