tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post843920432786249612..comments2023-07-04T07:10:54.587-04:00Comments on Thanks for today.: Gramma's AfghanUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-70070043364728896442008-12-24T14:50:00.000-05:002008-12-24T14:50:00.000-05:00I forgot to add that yes, it is called Grandma's f...I forgot to add that yes, it is called Grandma's flower garden quilt, and if you search on Google you will see many variations of it.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02114199768103222510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-67315807427392442712008-12-24T14:48:00.000-05:002008-12-24T14:48:00.000-05:00I actually made my quilt out of all scraps of fabr...I actually made my quilt out of all scraps of fabric from dresses, skirts, etc from my fabric stash. It is all stitched by hand. I made it about 30 years ago. There is a photo of it on my blog <A HREF="http://craftygardener.blogspot.com/2008/02/challenge-of-pink.html" REL="nofollow">here</A>Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02114199768103222510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-72482828806727084952008-12-24T11:11:00.000-05:002008-12-24T11:11:00.000-05:00What a beautiful afghan! We also have a couple fro...What a beautiful afghan! We also have a couple from my husband's grandmom - just no flower motives.<BR/>Have a merry Christmas!Bekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08353543632009072686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-44342804872805134652008-12-23T13:25:00.000-05:002008-12-23T13:25:00.000-05:00Beautiful quilt and words, Jan. What a lovely way ...Beautiful quilt and words, Jan. What a lovely way to remember your grandmother...<BR/><BR/>Have a wonderful Christmas!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09000965361716090014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-65380813741283491102008-12-23T10:36:00.000-05:002008-12-23T10:36:00.000-05:00Each visit here brings a smile to my face, Jan. E...Each visit here brings a smile to my face, Jan. Enjoy your grandmother's love and comfort all over again as you wrap the afghan tightly around you this winter. Merry Christmas to you and yours!The Giraffe Head Treehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11163787271055203400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-35879176397157661832008-12-23T08:42:00.000-05:002008-12-23T08:42:00.000-05:00Jan ... what a wonderful post about your connectio...Jan ... what a wonderful post about your connection to this afghan and your grandmother !<BR/>Yes .. it means so much about so many different aspects in your life : )<BR/>Merry Christmas and a VERY Happy New Year girl !CanadianGardenJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18130452541076704075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-44348899690593621652008-12-23T05:53:00.000-05:002008-12-23T05:53:00.000-05:00Beautiful memories are the best. Merry Christmas,...Beautiful memories are the best. Merry Christmas, Jan!spookydragonflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05972127156968863571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-19533028691583710202008-12-22T21:46:00.000-05:002008-12-22T21:46:00.000-05:00Warm memories and a beautiful quilt, Jan. The holi...Warm memories and a beautiful quilt, Jan. The holidays seem to bring out thoughts of those we love dearly and hold near, don't they?joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09569378877717221045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-46243820049696038842008-12-22T17:44:00.000-05:002008-12-22T17:44:00.000-05:00What a nice way to remember your grandmother every...What a nice way to remember your grandmother every winter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-11053561212877896022008-12-22T16:24:00.000-05:002008-12-22T16:24:00.000-05:00A wonderful way to think about it, a blooming wint...A wonderful way to think about it, a blooming winter garden. My toes are freezing, I could sure use it right now.<BR/>MarnieRoses and Lilacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-21505192554072723952008-12-22T13:10:00.000-05:002008-12-22T13:10:00.000-05:00That is a beautiful afgan! It must bring wonderful...That is a beautiful afgan! It must bring wonderful memories. My mom made quilts but I'm so protective of them I never use them. Therefore my children don't really have that connection, she died before I was ever married.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-7051477041018729372008-12-22T11:00:00.000-05:002008-12-22T11:00:00.000-05:00What beautiful flowers and afghan. Growing up in M...What beautiful flowers and afghan. Growing up in Maine we would NEVER ever think of having a chair or sofa that did not have a lovely afghan on the back of it. I have carried the tradition on and so thanks for the memories. Very nice music too.tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-62834929457647821862008-12-22T10:51:00.000-05:002008-12-22T10:51:00.000-05:00A beautiful afghan..and it is nice to have such go...A beautiful afghan..and it is nice to have such good memories ^..^ <BR/>thank you for stopping by my blog...keep warm and happy holidays.The Good Life in Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08746586301175996501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-7119654316922341362008-12-22T05:50:00.000-05:002008-12-22T05:50:00.000-05:00Your gramma's afghans are as beautiful as your gar...Your gramma's afghans are as beautiful as your garden! Wonderful! I too love making afghans but never find time :( I lose interest halfway through when I do it in installments. It's been almost a year since I've touched the crochet needle! I love the feel of wool after crocheted.Chandramouli Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06532146969497878220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-47886903129871019782008-12-22T00:57:00.000-05:002008-12-22T00:57:00.000-05:00What a lovely blanket. I was just wondering yest...What a lovely blanket. I was just wondering yesterday if anyone had tried crochet or knit hexagons to make the "flower garden" pattern so often seen in quilts, so it was fun to see your grandmother's afghan and have my question answered!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08691765466320690473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-56479564891085571122008-12-22T00:19:00.000-05:002008-12-22T00:19:00.000-05:00Bonnie, thank you also, for your kind comment!Bonnie, thank you also, for your kind comment!Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12844013803699228989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-84164484210402389282008-12-22T00:14:00.000-05:002008-12-22T00:14:00.000-05:00Thanks everyone, for your nice comments:)Crafty, i...Thanks everyone, for your nice comments:)<BR/>Crafty, is it actually called the 'Grandmother's Flower Garden pattern'?? I'm not crafty, like you...and of course, you would know. Interesting you have it, too...only quilted! Did your grandmother make yours by any chance??<BR/>Cameron: Thanks...yes, my gram and I were very close. I miss her a lot.<BR/>Thanks for your kind comments, Frances.<BR/>Sue: Thank you too, for your nice comments. It is nice to have something from a loved one that's meaningful:)Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12844013803699228989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-44100641408413191432008-12-21T21:16:00.000-05:002008-12-21T21:16:00.000-05:00What you have here is a very good way of looking a...What you have here is a very good way of looking at life.BONNIE Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10051131465977943433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-35189820734602715202008-12-21T19:20:00.000-05:002008-12-21T19:20:00.000-05:00That was a wonderful tribute to your grandmother. ...That was a wonderful tribute to your grandmother. I have some afghans my grandmother made, too. I love yours and the way your showed the pics with the commentary. Awesome!Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-18404346687545107872008-12-21T16:21:00.000-05:002008-12-21T16:21:00.000-05:00How wonderful that you still have something that g...How wonderful that you still have something that gave comfort to you as a child. It is truly beautiful, emotionally as well as materially. I love that pattern too.<BR/>FrancesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-53373705238167685052008-12-21T16:15:00.000-05:002008-12-21T16:15:00.000-05:00What a wonderful afghan to have from your grandmot...What a wonderful afghan to have from your grandmother. From your description of your memories, I can tell the two of you share a special bond.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing your special things with us.<BR/><BR/>CameronF Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14558874651743241988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5651081377378962304.post-86888470020988125612008-12-21T14:43:00.000-05:002008-12-21T14:43:00.000-05:00I have the same afghan but quilted. I love the Gr...I have the same afghan but quilted. I love the Grandmothers flower garden pattern. Your crochet afghan is gorgeous. Enjoy the warmth of it on this chilly winter solstice day.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02114199768103222510noreply@blogger.com