I loved this afghan as a child, and remember curling up under it as I laid on gramma's sofa.
It's bright...
and colorful...
and makes me feel cozy.
It's yarn is soft to the touch...
and it's warmth is soothing to my soul.
Today is the shortest day of the year! From now on,
more and more hours of light will be coming our way!
Winter solstice gives me hope
for the promise of spring--
when flowers will bloom...
As I patiently wait for that promise to be fulfilled, I will wrap myself in gramma's afghan on every wintery day, until the warmth of the sun lasts longer than the dark of winter.
Then, I will put it to rest and store it all summer, until next winter, when gramma's afghan will bloom for me once again.
--Today I am thankful for...the years that I had and the memories that remain of my grandmother.
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.
ReplyDeleteWhat 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.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your special things with us.
Cameron
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.
ReplyDeleteFrances
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!
ReplyDeleteWhat you have here is a very good way of looking at life.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone, for your nice comments:)
ReplyDeleteCrafty, 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??
Cameron: Thanks...yes, my gram and I were very close. I miss her a lot.
Thanks for your kind comments, Frances.
Sue: Thank you too, for your nice comments. It is nice to have something from a loved one that's meaningful:)
Bonnie, thank you also, for your kind comment!
ReplyDeleteWhat 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!
ReplyDeleteYour 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.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful afghan..and it is nice to have such good memories ^..^
ReplyDeletethank you for stopping by my blog...keep warm and happy holidays.
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.
ReplyDeleteThat 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.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful way to think about it, a blooming winter garden. My toes are freezing, I could sure use it right now.
ReplyDeleteMarnie
What a nice way to remember your grandmother every winter.
ReplyDeleteWarm memories and a beautiful quilt, Jan. The holidays seem to bring out thoughts of those we love dearly and hold near, don't they?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful memories are the best. Merry Christmas, Jan!
ReplyDeleteJan ... what a wonderful post about your connection to this afghan and your grandmother !
ReplyDeleteYes .. it means so much about so many different aspects in your life : )
Merry Christmas and a VERY Happy New Year girl !
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!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt and words, Jan. What a lovely way to remember your grandmother...
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful Christmas!
What a beautiful afghan! We also have a couple from my husband's grandmom - just no flower motives.
ReplyDeleteHave a merry Christmas!
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 here
ReplyDeleteI 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.
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