My friend, Alissa, had a family sewing retreat yesterday...I had the honor of being invited to go and sew at the Girlfriend's Attic...I was having so much fun sewing, shopping and such that I only got these 2 pictures of the actual retreat...Alissa's parents are serving a full time LDS mission in the Phillipines. There is a lady there who found out she was pregnant at age 42 and is having a hard time. Alissa's mother felt that if someone would sew her a baby quilt to show that people cared, it would really help this woman. The floors over there are all concrete, and with cultural preferences to take into consideration, Alissa felt this monkey quilt would be fun...
The monkey fabric is a vintage brown pin whale corduroy and for the body of the monkey, sashings and borders, she has gone to her stash for this little quilt. It is fun, quirky and very textural with the corduroy. It really makes my heart smile and I'm sure the mother will adore this!!
Here is a close up of one of the monkeys...too cute. If I were a baby, I would love this...
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My grandmother found out she was pregnant at age 44 and was quite devastated, too. She gave birth to my Aunt Marilyn, who ended up being a delight for each family member.
The baby quilt will be so appreciated! What a wonderful symbol of support.
I think the quilt is adorable and a very nice idea. Someone who is pregnant at that age needs all the help and encouragement they can get!
Thanks Mary! Going to finish this quilt up today so I can get it on it's journey to the Philippines! It was fun having you join our family :)
Thanks Mary! Going to finish this quilt up today so I can get it on it's journey to the Philippines! It was fun having you join our family :)
Thanks for the pictures Mary. Marinal found out yesterday that the baby is a boy. They are excited because he already has 3 sisters.
The monkeys are be so cute.
It is great to have talented daughters. Thank you Alissa.
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