“In our life there is a single color, as on an artist’s palette, which provides the meaning of life and art. It is the color of love.” ~Marc Chagall
Charlotte’s quilt design
I treasure time with my goddaughter Charlotte. Today was especially memorable. You see I first held a sewing needle in my hand at age four. I learned to sew with my babysitter. Charlotte just turned five. I’ve sewn many things for Charlotte, but today was the first time Charlotte and I sewed together.
Charlotte and I made a small quilt together. It is for her most prized possession, her stuffed toy dog, Stinky. Charlotte designed the quilt herself. She colored beach scenes on muslin patches with oil pastels. She selected bright cheery fabrics in purples, pinks, and blue. I sewed the patches together while she handled the pins for me. From drawing the design to every single stitch sewn, quilts are created with love. Charlotte and I performed a labor of love together.
A very proud Charlotte
I hope Charlotte and I have many more chances to experiment with the colors of love and fabrics. I look forward to the day I let her operate the machine and teach her to sew by hand. The time with her was priceless. I hope she will remember this day. I know I will.
Wylie got lots of love, too!
Spin Cycle: Color
What a beautiful memory you have created for Miss Charlotte! I think she chose her colors well. I feel sure that quilt will serve Stinky well.
You are linked!
She did a great job…she has great taste!
That will be one that will last a lifetime. Great pictures of a sweet girl and wonderful memory.
Tim
I love creating special memories with the people I love!
Suzi, this post put a HUGE on my heart!
What a precious memory!
OMG…how adorable Charlotte is!
And the quilt is just BEAUTIFUL! Love the colors you and she chose!
Thanks so much for sharing, my friend!
X to you and Charlotte!
Charlotte is adorable and as sweet as they come. I’m so tickled she liked designing! I’ll get a little quilting girl yet!
Charlotte is beautiful! And that quilt is amazing! What a wonderful way to spend time together!
She is precious and I enjoyed my time with her!
Cute picture of Charlotte and Wylie. Stinky is a lucky dog to have such a special blanket. Glad you girls had a great time.
She adores Wylie and Wylie adores every second of her loving on her!
What FUN!!! Stinky is a lucky stuffed dog.
Stinky is very well loved…so well loved he’s worn through, threadbare, patched, and STINKY!
I am sure Charlotte will treasure the time that you spent, and I bet she is all smiles when she talks of the quilt.
She was so excited for days before she got here and we had a great time!
I just love Charlotte’s quilt! I have sewn a couple quilt block with my daughters and made pillows out of them. They like to sew!
Don’t you just love that you get to do projects with them?!
What a great activity and memories you’re creating. I can’t wait until Peanut is old enough to do those things with her Nana!
You two will have so much fun doing all sorts of things together!
Love that you are giving her such a wonderful gift.
What a beautiful quilt.
I absolutely LOVE that photo of her and Wylie!
They were precious together.
A beautiful memory and beautiful quilt. Of these precious moments is love stitched and woven within our soul.
Absolutely, Joss.
That is so cool! I think that quilt will be one of her prized possessions when she is older.
I hope so.
I love this! I’ve collaborated with Edie on some fabric projects – mostly clothes. I printed some of her designs onto t-shirts and have been known to embroider her designs on dresses, skirts and pants. Maybe we’ll get around to a quilt.
That’s awesome, Becky! And now you even have her fiddling in the kitchen…oh, the memories you and Edie are creating!
You two picked out some beautiful colors! I bet Charlotte will remember this day for a long time and be looking forward to operating your sewing machine, too!
I hope so.
Your blog has a way of being so inspirational. May you and Charlotte enjoy many more sew dates in the future.
Thank you. I hope Charlotte and I are able to have many bonding sessions.
Ohhh! That is the cutest doll/stinky dog blanket I have ever seen. How creative. That is such a treasure that you are showing her how to quilt and sew. She must be an awesome Goddaughter to have you as a Godmother. Her striped pants are adorable.
Charlotte is totally awesome!
I am sure that Charlotte will remember the day for a lifetime. And Wylie got some of that overflowing love also.
Wylie enjoyed every moment with Charlotte!