What's in the LAST suitcase? My Mum's QUILT TOPS!

This is the last of the suitcases, two of them, but all the same contents. My Mum was a prolific quilter, with well over 200 quilts to her name, given to family, friends, charities .... It was inevitable that there would be a few unfinished quilt tops after she died. I have been thinking about them for the last three years!
Their time has come!
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Love
Kate
xxx

[@karawitcher1326]

It's such an honor to be able to share your love of quilting w us. Your mum really did create some spectacular quilts. We, as viewers, feel your love for her as well as your loss. Thank you for inviting us again into your home. The quilts sing praises and your kitties purr w love...❤🇨🇦

[@carybradley3968]

Yes, thanks for putting into such sweet words. Sitting here two years later and tearing up, all by myself, pulled by your loss, and my own. Nothing on earth like a precious mum. Love you, Mom. :)

[@vickisromovski4979]

Lovely quilt show! Thank for sharing the wonderful surprises 😊

[@christyjohnson6967]

Hi dear friends, on the LGS! Let’s all gather around and give Kate a comforting hug. This unpacking of the suitcases, must have been so bittersweet. We love you, Kate.

[@sandybateman2504]

Big hugs from me from your Aussi mate on the line green sofa

[@janeevans4758]

Big hugs 🫂

[@charlotted6247]

Kate is so strong. I would have been a bellering sack of sadness. Kate is strong woman and great inspiration. I truly admire her and she is like my mom. She gets an enormous amount of work done.

[@catharinakanninga-degraaf3575]

Big hugs, dear Kate.

[@lindabridges445]

Your Mom's sewing was amazing. I know you love them very much. My Mom left me her gold thimble she used and her dressmaker scissors with a note " Remember me". ;Brings tears to my eyes whenever I hope it to look inside.

[@maryann2692]

Iam sure you won't see this but I want to thank you for the memories I spent all my summers with my Gram I am 63 years old she has been gone now for 23 years She thought me my first stich " Blind stich" Boy do I miss her Spending all my summers on her farm THANKS FOR THE BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES 😊

[@cathbrough601]

Kate I have been sat here in tears watching this. What exquisite quilt tops. It will be an honour to help you finish your Mum's beautiful work. Sending love and gentle quilty hugs I lost my Mum 6 months ago so know how hard that was for you. Can't wait to see you with them in a few weeks time to discuss patterns.

[@courageousspirit3586]

You are a true treasure in the world and Kate is so blessed to be helped in this endeavor for her mother. God bless all of you.

[@lisafindlay5320]

Hi Kate, I love how you and your mother have made quilt tops prolifically. I’ve made a few over the years too and have more in my cupboard that will be quilted one day😂 Was wonderful watching you unfold, pin, name each of your mothers quilts left in the last suit cases.

[@joanneyoung1081]

This was a lovely episode a daughter finishing her mum’s quilts and knitting the unfinished socks for your father.

[@_MSD75_]

what a wonderful connection to your mum, sad, but joyful at the same time. My mum made a quilt for me when I was a toddler, she passed away when I was 14 & the quilt is one of the few things I still have. I landed up teaching myself to quilt last year so I could repair it and now have made several quilts for friends and have even set up a little online store. All thanks to my mum's quilt.

[@tracyvirta6692]

Oh Kate, sending you a very big tight hug as you opened your suitcases and went thru your mum's quilts. It's like opening a diary. I too love hexagons and sighed out loud as you unfolded the quilt squares and trim. All the quilts are beautiful and filled with so much love. I bet your mum was putting them aside for gifts. I like to piece rather an quilt. It's like putting a puzzle together. And, I also knit. Socks are my most favorite. So I am feeling a connection to you and your mom. Thank you for sharing this most precious unboxing with us all.

[@mjclark7119]

Your Mum was so prolific. So lovely to see and sending you Big Warm Hugs - even if they are a few years late xx

[@diannenaworensky6698]

Kate, you really were so lucky to have a Mother that you could relate to. I learned EVERYTHING from my Grandmother. I miss "Granny" every day as I grew up at her house. Can't wait to see how these quilts look when they are done. She is watching you. ✌🏻❤️

[@chrislittebrant5235]

Hello Kate, What lovely gifts your mom has left for everyone in your family 💖💖💖 Thank you for sharing these beautiful quilts. Bless you, Chris

[@janemarriott3389]

What? Would we like to come along???? Oh, yes! Please!!❤️

[@robynw6307]

Such a silly question. :)

[@debbieduh2065]

Oh yes, looking forward to the trip 😊

[@maryblaylock6545]

I'm game if you are!

[@lindsayschilling8707]

Oh, yes! Dates please, I'm packing my bags. Lindsay, Sacramento, California. All of you Ladies sound like a fun bunch! P.S. I'm a quilter.

[@jodieglen-martin5418]

Wonderful video Kate, I was moved to tears. What a wonderful legacy. Finishing off your Mum’s quilts now for your family is priceless.

[@karentzn]

Your mother will be thrilled to know that each quilt will be finished and given to family members. Even more special now. Sorry for you loss. I lost my mom 2 years ago.

[@Nacho-Mamma]

WOW! I lost my mom 9 years ago, and I haven’t been able to quilt since. So, I picked up my crochet again, and started a charity. I make shawls and give them to women battling illnesses. I give them in memory of my mom. Watching you go through that amazing treasury of quilts made me cry. So much beautiful work. And, love the photos of your mum with her wonderful work. Thank you for sharing. God bless you sweetie.

[@jackiemobley8529]

Oh, Kate. What a beautiful legacy your mum left you. I'm a quilter, and my mom was also a quilter. I inherited her last quilt squares and fabric that she was working with when she passed away. It took me a long time to be able to touch it and work on it because I missed her so much. But, like you finally opening your red suitcases, I came to a time that I was ready. I finished her quilt by hand because that was what she was doing. That quilt stays folded across the foot of my bed now. I take it off each night and put it on a chair and put it back every morning. I love running my hands across it as I place it on the bed. It's such a tangible representation of the bond of love we had for each other and the craft of quilting that we both shared. Your quilts tops are beautiful! Thank you for sharing those lovely treasures with us. The pictures at the end of the video of your mum and you are priceless, too. Love to you, Kate.

[@michellebrown3007]

Sorry for your loss. Your mom was an awesome quilter.❤❤❤

[@traceyshoun1005]

What a legacy she left. That smallest one would be perfect for your granddaughter.

[@carlabythelake8162]

That's exactly what I think! Heirloom quilt! What a treasure this video is.

[@katethompson2818]

I was thinking that, too! It will be fun to see how the quilts get distributed later. Will your family members get to pick, or will you decide for each... or some combination? It's wonderful, however that part of things happens.

[@kathidubach]

Yes, that‘s exactly what I thought, what a wonderful legacy, and the smallest quilt for the smallest family member! Great!

[@vicentamayaguerrero4841]

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[@elestehorn4290]

Lovely quilts! I love the last two quilts.

[@Feralfoundry]

I physically felt every lump in your throat... Mums, they leave so many little marks for us to find. Thank you for sharing your mum and your love.

[@katharinavonzitzewitz826]

Dear Kate- the " pink and cream" quilt cover from your mom I think is very special in her choice of light colors and pattern❤ And the square and square is also lovely.. Gosh...they are all nice in their own way! What a family of handcrafters you all are😊

[@gloriacotten117]

You have given us a precious gift, sharing your mum’s unfinished quilts with us. Thank you. What a treasure you have to finish for your family! Dear Kate, your generosity of spirit instructs and challenges us as we watch. ♥️

[@charlotted6247]

This made me cry. Your mom made such beautiful quilts . She loved the hexagon quilts too!!! 💜💜💜 I confess I over think quilts and my mom who is 77 makes 2 quilts while I'm beginning my first. I am so excited we get to go to Scotland. I have always wanted to see Scotland. What a precious mom and you still have your dad. I used to make lots of everything else and my mom convinced me to make just 1 quilt and so I did. I actually picked the Bear Paw pattern and made all the blocks and passed it to my sister. I said I made the blocks but you can set the together and quilt them on your machine. When she brought it back, I was bitten by the bug and many years later I'm still sewing. My kids tell me they will fight over my quilts when I pass. 😁😁😁 I fill up cabinets with quilts and I have them up on walls as well. I should label them maybe now with who is to get them. This brightened my day ! Happy week Kate. 💐 love and hugs.

[@lindawilliams5478]

My mother passed away in 2007. I’m still finishing some of the work she started. I asked her once why not finish a project before starting another. Her reply was if I don’t finish them, you will. My brother and sister has benefited along with my boys and their cousins. It has all been a labor of love, for all the things she taught me.

[@eastcoaststitcher8203]

Beautiful story!

[@judyalicea802]

Loved every thing about thisvideo.What a treasure.All of your Moms quilts are so beautiful. WHAT a loving time you shared with us.

[@katrinedukic5195]

Thank you for sharing this emotional and sentimental journey of your Mother's quilt tops. You have me tearing up as you speak so lovingly of your Mother. How wonderful that the two of you shared the same passion and that you will finish and gift the quilts so the rest of your family can wrap themselves in her love. I appreciate your videos so much, I love your home, your cats and your gentle, easy nature. Cheers from across the pond in Canada.

[@suehorn4182]

I teared up too.

[@joannelambert5344]

So lovingly done. This wasn’t easy was it Kate? Bravo for your plans for these masterpieces.

[@pebblecritter]

Thank you SO much for sharing this Kate! Christy mentioned gathering around and giving you a comforting hug and I agree. This had to be so emotional for you - I could feel it, and it's just amazing to see all your mum's love that was put into those absolutely gorgeous quilts! What a lovely gift for the family - each to have a quilt from your mum - with your final finishing! Big hugs, I'm glad you opened the suitcases and I'm glad we were all there with you - sending love. xx

[@lorilewis495]

That was so touching to watch you open all your Mum's quilts. They were lovely and such a blessing to you and your family to have them. Looking forward to going to Scotland with you virtually to see the quilter. Thanks for sharing this moment with us.

[@minkademko2335]

Those are some lovely quilts!

[@emineyalcn9514]

Thanks to your mum..she left us you as a friend..🧚‍♀️⚘

[@WhatVivididnext]

So special! Ach, bitter sweet but so beautiful....to run your hands over your mum's work.....and carry on her work......to smell her sewing room again....... I have a huge lump in my throat. Thank you so much for sharing something so personal and glorious with us. XXX

[@samcollage7682]

It broke my heart that I wasn't able to keep the quilt-tops that my husband's mother and grandmother made. We sold them at a yard sale. I imagine someone finishing them and loving them. Your mother's quilts are stunning.

[@nancymacdonald8968]

I really like the hearts one...beautiful work...I can see where you get your creativity Kate...God bless as this must have been difficult

[@lindarockwellwarner5372]

I could feel your joy and your sadness, Kate. It was an honor to be here for your suitcase unpacking. xo

[@BettyBailey-y7d]

My mom made many many quilts all her life until she could not see good enough in her 80s. All hand quilted. She passed in 2012. I took care of her for many years. ❤ I love to hear you speak of your mum and dad❤

[@margm4]

Your mum was a prolific quilter. That must’ve been so hard to see them. Very emotional. She did beautiful work. What a legacy. You’ve got your work cut out for you Kate. Your dad will love the socks. Very emotional for me to see you today. Love from Australia.

[@suzanneroper5732]

Hey Kate! Looks like your mum knew what she was doing!! Each quilt top is more beautiful than the last. What a treasure for your family...after you’ve done the hard work of finishing! All of these quilt tops are so beautiful, it will be a labor of love to complete them. What a lovely legacy from your mom. Enjoy and savor the finishing of these gifts!

[@brendaroberts4949]

I feel tremendously honoured that you would share opening your mother's suitcases and displaying her work to us all. Beautiful beautiful! Thanks ever so much. I will look forward to seeing her work completed. Again, thank you.

[@penniebickerstaff9509]

Kate I pray for you. I lost my mom when I was 31. She had breast cancer. These suit cases remind me of hers. Thankfully I was able to make quilts from her fabrics. Precious Memories!!

[@SusanBAnderson]

Thank you, Kate. Your mom was incredibly talented just like you. The apple didn't fall far from the tree. I appreciate you sharing her work with us, how moving and lovely it all is. It is hard to go through a parent's things after they're gone. She would be so proud of you.

[@leftfootdaisy]

Oh my goodness Kate, your mum was a true talent 🥰 Thank you so much for letting us share your opening of the suitcases with you. I feel very privileged to have been with you, even a year on when I'm watching. Love that you said the quilts smell of your mum's sewing room. Absolutely beautiful in every way ❤️

[@juliedalbertanson6204]

I’m a quilter and I absolutely loved this video. What a treat to see these beautiful tops made by your mum. How lucky are you to have such legacies to pass on to your family.

[@HRHDMKYT]

And how lucky they are to receive the generosity of your talents, Kate!

[@dencofman8543]

How wonderful to have these beautiful quilts done with your Moms hand and good for you moving her projects forward.

[@jnordfors]

I’m not surprised you are feeling overwhelmed! What a sweet inheritance she has left for you. When you think that your mama’s hands were the last to touch those quilts and the smell of her sewing room. Oh. My. Goodness. My mama has been gone for 21 years and this nearly brought me to tears. Enjoy every minute of this process. I know you will. Hugs to you.

[@deniseledbetter6091]

It is so beautiful of you to share these with us. What a great sewer and quilter she was. Hugs to you Kate for sharing with us 🫶

[@barbarab8469]

My mother has been gone for 13 yrs. I still have 2 of her quilt tops to get quilted. I think you have inspired me to go ahead and have those done now.

[@astitchinthesky]

This is heartwarming. What a beautiful legacy she has left behind. ❤

[@pixiesweeney6535]

What wonderful work your Mum did! And the pictures of you two together are awesome! 😍 I inherited all my talent from my Dad. No one taught me anything; it's in your DNA if you can and want to do anything!🥰

[@helenoreillylong9497]

Oh wow! You are just pinning up the first quilt and already I am blown away by it’s beauty! What an emotional and beautiful journey through your Mum’s work.

[@debraanderson4826]

❤ the last one with the hearts my favourite. What an honour to have you share these 😇

[@marymaisch4225]

Evryone of us of on the lime green sofa, goggles and scarfs on, we are going to Scotland. What treasures you have, Kate. We care about you so much.

[@marywilson6760]

Hello Kate. Another lovely video Kate. What lovely memories of your Mum and her stunning quilts. It must have been hard for you, opening your suitcase for the first time. Can see that you have inherited your Mum's amazing skills. how proud you must feel. just like your Red scrappy quilt, they will end up Absolutely Gorgeous Kate. Thank you for sharing Kate. :-) :-) xx

[@sarahnortheastenglanduk6276]

I don't normally comment but watching your emotions whilst sorting your Mums beautiful quilts made me quite tearful. Lovely memories, lots of love & smiles. It made me think of my lovely Mum 💗 I'm sure your Mum will be looking down on you ,cheering you on! Take care Hun x 🤓

[@cathyc1079]

What a wonderful legacy Kate for the family members to have a quilt made by your mum to then hand down through the generations, that's special :)

[@glendaplant9032]

Hi Kate and everyone on the lime green sofa.Ive just had my 2nd covid vaccination this afternoon. If it's anything like the first, I should have a lovely nights sleep. What a lovely idea of finishing mum's quilts for her. Mum's are so precious❤️❤️❤️

[@pkfamily7297]

The most beautiful trunk show of quilts! Thoroughly enjoyed this video. Thanks for sharing!

[@jansheehan302]

Hi Kate . I've been very moved by this video . How wonderful that you have these things . My own Mum stopped sewing many years before she died and I have 1 unfinished embroidered table cloth. Which I still haven't finished . Someone once asked me why I had nothing that belonged to my Mum . I replied I have . I have fourty years of memories , and they belong to me and Mum. How wonderful to have these quilt tops and even the part finished top ....I quite understand why you have let some time pass and thank you so much for sharing it with us x

[@pamlacey136]

Your mom must have been an amazing woman; she created such beauty in her quilts. I truly enjoyed seeing all of them. Thank you for sharing...................

[@helenoreillylong9497]

Your ability to “reverse construct” your Mum’s quilts is wonderful. Can you tell I am watching the replay and reacting as you go. Lol. What a joy this is to watch.

[@jonavin2361]

What an honour to be on the LGS as you open these special suitcases. Your Mum was very talented, I particularly love the heart quilt. It must have taken some gumption to look inside, thank you for sharing and I'm looking forward to our trip to Scotland! Sending hugs, Jo xx

[@DerekScottAbdn]

Your mum was so talented! Thank you for sharing this with us. Much appreciated.

[@kathyreed4488]

Beautiful quilts from yr momma. My granny quilted...I make quilts..its my passion....keep special ones for me and give to family and good friends. I have 3 going now with 4 more in my mind and on paper. I'm so glad you have yr mums quilts. What a treasure!!!

[@vikkiemonument7807]

Such beautiful quilts 😊, what an honour to finish them for your Mum. I got teary watching this, I can only imagine how you must be feeling Kate. I can’t wait to see them quilted xxx

[@kalico-k5449]

Oh Kate, I felt how tough that was to do. It's such a mix of joy, loss, memories and love. I finished off the sewing projects that my Mum started too. I lost her 9 years ago. I'm making a set of 12 quilt toppers now for the Sue Ryder Hospice where she was so well looked after in her last week. One quilt for each room on the floor she stayed in, to mark 10 years. Sending you a big hug xx

[@joanjones2860]

You started me thinking about my mother, I wish I had spent more time just sitting with her, I still miss her all these years

[@kwlloyd7]

I just loved the picture of the two of you, snuggling close, each with her own choice of colors! ❤️

[@elspethlaity1890]

This must have been a bittersweet exercise for you,so thank you for sharing it.What a wonderful legacy!Blessed are the children of quiltmakers,for they shall inherit the Quilts!

[@judystone3645]

As a quilter, I absolutely adore your Mom's quilts. On the purple and cream one, if you use a very dark backing, it may show through to the front creamy squares. I can't wait to see what your longarmer does for you. I am a longarm quilter, and I love the process of finishing quilts for others. It's a very nourishing journey for my soul. Knowing that loving hands and a creative mind made the top. Your Mom was a very good quiltmaker. 💞💞

[@nicolethijs5428]

I, was thinking the same. I made that mistake on one of the best quilts I ever designed and it still haunts me after 20 years!

[@judystone3645]

@@nicolethijs5428 It's not always thought about when choosing backings, but I've longarmed enough to know customers are unhappy when they see what has happened on their quilt. I'm sorry it happened to you.

[@nicolethijs5428]

My own mistake, Judy. I wanted to be trifty. Had a lot of fabric over from the top so stichted 3 different panels together, a grey patterned one, a white one and a blue patterned one. There was a lot of white in the front. It was a lone star quilt. The quilt was handquilted and the white of the front seemed grey where the grey wand blue fabric shone throught the white of the front. It was horrible. Nothing to,do with a longarmer or so. The quilt was a kingsize and entirely handmade.

[@joypolk3093]

How lucky to have these quilts from your mother. You and your family will treasure these!❤️

[@linosquoka4671]

Just stunning ! She was an artist like her daughter.Yes, would love to go to Scotland with you. Enjoyed this suitcase opening, thank you

[@terrilyons7520]

What a lovely memory of your mom. Kind of a hug from your mom.

[@nrstooge]

What a treasure from your mom! I have the quilt my grandmother made for my dad.. priceless now that they are both gone.

[@karenmorrison437]

Oh Kate, Those quilt tops are so lovely. I especially liked the “ Square in square.” My mom died two months ago and this video brought a tear to my eyes. Mom was a knitter and we divided up her stash after she died between her five daughters, who all knit. I’ve made four pairs of socks from her yarn. I miss her.

[@stitchitch7010]

A lovely legacy for your family. Definitely hand quilt the heart quilt. I thought of Agnes when I saw it. Perhaps her mum could do a few stitches or bind it and it would be a three generations gift 💕

[@margaretbedwell58]

I said the same thing a few minutes ago. What a gift that would be.

[@dorothywilbanks7635]

I have some of my mothers crochet pieces to finish up always love working on what she started

[@HRHDMKYT]

I love the cascading framed hearts quilt too. Applique is definitely time-consuming, so I agree that if Kate is so inclined, hand-quilting would add to that quilt's sentimental value, which Kate could keep as a memory of Mum and pass along as an inheritance to her granddaughter someday...

[@debrinadianesanchez9317]

Finishing your dad's socks! I'm in tears! Thank you for sharing this lovely woman's creative talent with us.

[@reneesorenson5271]

Lovely quilts! I feel the same way about seeing my mom's handwriting, from when she was well. And, I've finished my mother-in-law's knitted throw after she passed. We carry them with us all our lives, don't we? It's nice that they can live on through us in a way.

[@yvonneklatt9525]

Dearest Kate, I could feel your emotions as you unpacked your mother's beautiful works. Sorrow and joy seem to go hand in hand when you look at something from a loved one who's passed. I unpacked my son's duffle bags this week. and inside I found fishing lures, toques, t shirts and gloves of his. He passed 7 years ago on the 21 of this month. It was bittersweet too. I bet part of you wanted to just hug those quilts and feel her in every stitch. Sending you much love and hugs as you work on these beautiful quilts. May those who inherit them treasure them as much as you do.

[@maidmaleen4529]

This video is pure joy! The beautiful quilts, the memories, talking about upcoming adventures, opportunities to learn something, you’ve had your hair cut, and your general calm and happy demeanour!

[@terrioakley2250]

The heart Quilt is my favourite. Your mum was such a talented lady. I could feel the love and joy in your eyes . What a lovely gift to give to your family x .

[@karenluker9123]

Your mum’s quit tops are stunning. Im sure she will be so pleased to know you are completing them. A skill she learnt and a talent she passed to her daughter 💕

[@Adrienne-t4h]

Your mother will always be with you.

[@triciabasham8317]

What an honour to watch this episode. You are so blessed to have your Mums work in progress, will look forward to seeing the journey going forward.

[@juliewright1304]

I think you taking the quilt tops personally is a brilliant idea because it would be heartbreaking to have them get lost or damaged in the post. Such beautiful quilts Kate what lovely keepsakes for you. Jx

[@lydia4597]

The 3rd quilt that you called "Pink and Cream" is a double Irish chain pattern. They're all beautiful. Definitely eye candy for us quilters😍

[@HennyPennyrobinson56]

I made the same Irish Chain lap quilt for my mom. When she passed I had it cremated with her. 💕

[@nicolethijs5428]

Sorry to disagree but this pattern is not an Irish Chain. Irish chain has no triangles in the quilt and the squares would have made a differant pattern. It was the first quilt pattern I ever made.

[@lydia4597]

@@nicolethijs5428 You're absolutely right Nicole. Kate's mum didn't follow the rules of tradition in her version. Gotta love that! A single Irish chain uses a 9 patch (3 across & 3 down) for the checkerboard block. A double Irish is 5 across & 5 down. Kate's mum used 4 across & 4 down. And instead of a solid block in the corners of her solid alternating block, she used a half square triangle. In her book, "Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns", quilt historian, Barbara Brackman catalogs so many variations of these blocks. I think that's the beauty of quilting , you make it your own.

[@jj-nb1ll]

Your Mum's quilt tops are just so beautiful! She would have been thrilled, that all the her family will have the opportunity to each have one. Emotional for you I'm sure, particularly the fact, that you could smell her sewing room. Scent is such a powerful sense is'nt it!!...transports you right back to that special person. I have a bottle of my Mum's signature perfume that evokes all those lovely memories......and yes, the tears well up!! Enjoy completing this act of love for your Mum. Janine

[@myjane54]

You really touched my heart with this video. My mother got me interested in quilting and it is a passion for me. I understand perfectly your use of the word overwhelming, so many emotions. My mother died at 98 1/2 and was excellent at any craft she chose to do.

[@katrinlammert1154]

Hello my dear! I am Katrin from Germany, so pls excuse my bad english... I am 61 and since a few month in kind of a deep black hole. I just lost my happyness to life. I sewed my whole life long am actually love it, but for the last month it didn't seem to make sense to me anymore. Now I was so lucky to find your Channel and with that a new goal in my life. I never quilted before, but i yearn to do IT now. Thank you for your inspiration and most of all for you beeing so sympatical - it makes me believe, that we know each other already for quite a time and it really let me feel your Joy for live and your Love for quilts. Many thanks for all!!! ❤

[@paularodery8074]

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[@HRHDMKYT]

Katrin, I hope you get your sewing “mojo” (motivation + joy) back, maybe through quilting. 💜🩵🩷

[@Libaluff]

Quilting is work for the heart as well as the hands, isn’t it. These are real legacy pieces and even (or especially) the socks must mean a lot to you. It will be lovely to see all of these as ‘finished’ items, but what a lot of good ideas there are there, too xxx

[@rhondadownes207]

How wonderful to have so many of your mom’s quilt tops! It must have felt like she was right there with you when you were getting them out of the suitcases and hanging them up. What a wonderful opportunity to finish something she started! I’m a quilter but the only craft my mom did was tatting. She hasn’t done any tatting for quite a few years now but I will treasure all the tatted edged hankies and doilies she’s made for me in the past. I know you’ll enjoy working with every one of those quilt tops. And, I can’t wait until we all go to Scotland with you!!! Thank you for sharing them with us! 🥰

[@jaebee9308]

What an honor, you sharing your Mother's precious quilts with us. I really enjoyed seeing each and every one of them. 💗

[@MrsMika]

My grandma didn't get to travel much,but the quits she made, and we're handed down to me, have traveled a lot. I only have three and they are fought over by my child, husband and myself, because they are so cozy. I feel like she hugs me every time I crawl under one, no matter how far from home I roam, even though I never got to know her. I love what your mom left you.

[@dianeb9435]

I love how your hobbies are passed down from your Mum. She is looking down from Heaven and smiling for sure!

[@connieacree4006]

Beautiful pictures of you and your mom together. I love her quilts. She did a fantastic job on them. I bet your dad was so proud of her and all the wonderful things she made. Thank you for sharing all your mom's beautiful quilts. God bless you and yours. Hugs and love from Fremont, Nebraska, USA 🇺🇸 😊❤❤❤

[@Litlmel123]

My favorite was the square in square and a close second is the one with the hearts. Absolutely gorgeous all of them. What treasures they will be.

[@djjourney472]

What beautiful quilt tops your mom left behind,she will always be with you,bless you and yours💕

[@laurieklem7051]

my mother died at 50 in 1977 and I miss her often. She had no crafty skills - you have such a treasure chest here - thank you for sharing !

[@kristydanis5295]

Thank you so much for sharing your mothers quilts with us. Beautiful and such a treasure. My mother is at a stag in her life where she is trying to finish projects or get rid of things. We just went thru her unfinished quilts, which weren't as big as your mothers, thank goodness!. I told her I would help her finish them because she doesn't quite have the confidence to do it anymore. One down, six to go! Even though it will by quite the job, I know you will treasure doing this for your mother.❤

[@maryweir6474]

What a wonderful quilter your mum was. I’m sure you think about her every day but these are great memories.

[@marshawilliamson8602]

Your mom was a lovely, talented woman. I know you count yourself lucky to have been her daughter. 🌸🐝

[@andrearyan816]

Your mum was a very talented quilter, I can see where you inherited your skills. All the quilt tops are fantastic and such a precious heirloom to pass down to your family