Saturday, March 22, 2008

Labor of Love




Practice makes perfect. So I met a new woman at church. Her name is Susan and she is wonderful. She made the decision to be baptized and asked if I would say the closing prayer at her baptism. She is a gem, really. So I decided that I would practice my quilting skills out on her and make her a little quilt. Picked fabric, washed it (Jenn would be so proud), ironed it, planned it, cut it, sewed it, blocked it, tied it, bound it. Ugh. Sewing is so laborious. It was a two day project. That is a little long for me to be working on something, but I think that it turned out so nice. I traced and embroidered my signature "K" on there too....you like? Her baptism was today and I gave it to her. She swooned and I felt good about doing something nice for someone else...isn't that what life is all about? Good things.

4 comments:

Lee Anne said...

It is beautiful Karalea. You are a very talented girl. I love it!

sara said...

i love love love it!!!!...just so you know i really love mustardy golden tones with creamy whites...ha

Anonymous said...

I am in love with that quilt!!! Whenever you decide you want to start selling them let me know, I'd love one for my girls' room! You are soo amazing!

Lori said...

You really are amazing. Can I hire you to cook and sew for me? I guess it would be a bit of a commute for you. What a beautiful gift and I'm sure she loved it!