Many of life’s most precious possessions are put away for safekeeping in a box under the bed, tucked back in a closet, or stored in a trunk in the attic. It may be an item that in itself is quite ordinary, made special only by our intensely personal emotional attachment. Many times these items belonged to someone we loved, sometimes not, but the item possesses the unique ability to trigger in us an emotional response, or to bring back a fond memory. Unfortunately, we cannot always find a safe way to display and enjoy these things that are precious to us. A quilt is a perfect way to showcase your memory or tell your story. I specialize in quilts of bereavement.
"Fragments of Life" quilts are created from life’s little treasures, and are a unique way to display memories in a tangible form. Each quilt is a one of a kind creation, designed specifically for the client. Commemorate a person, place, or thing; any idea or memory can be translated into fabric. Perhaps you have your old Army uniform, or Granny’s faded apron and some hankies, Dad’s lifelong collection of ties, a wedding dress, a tablecloth, doilies, buttons, costume jewelry - anything can be used. A collection of tee-shirts is great! Even treasured family photographs can be transferred to fabric and the originals returned unharmed. Don’t miss the opportunity to share the memory just because you don’t have any keepsakes – a quilt can be made with purchased fabrics.
Whom or what do you wish to honor or remember? What are the things that say "________" to you? If a person, think about their career, hobbies or pastimes, favorite sports team, favorite saying, color, pet, song, food, flower, Alma Mater. Make a list of adjectives or write a description of everything that reminds you of the person. What are your favorite memories of them? If an event, why is this memory special to you? Is it a vacation, a place? Can you remember the sights, smells, people, stories, sunsets, food?
This is a good time to "brain-dump." Just write down everything that comes to mind. It is highly unlikely that all of this information will be used for the piece, but it gives me a mental picture from which I can begin to develop a design. It is helpful for me to know the mood you wish to convey - romantic, modern, humorous, sporty, sophisticated, irreverent, dignified; or how you live - minimalist, contemporary, country primitive, cottage style, camp style, traditional.
Color scheme will, in part, be dictated by the objects utilized in the project. Those colors can be "bent" to your personal needs. A quilt can be made to reflect the color scheme of the particular room in which it will hang, but you must remember that our rooms often change color. Your quilt will not.
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