Jo the quilt is beautiful! Don't be sad because he knew how much you loved him.

You have a birthday coming up too, so let me wish you a very happy day on the 11th!

A wonderful quilt. I'm sure your Dad enjoyed it.

Don't beat yourself up! Look at it this way- he had a whole year to enjoy it, wrap himself in it and feel your love. I think that is pretty special. Now you have that quilt so that you can wrap yourself in it and get a special hug from him! THAT'S how you you should look at it! That is a pretty special quilt!
Paulette

What a sad story. Beautiful quilt and I'm sure he loved it while he had it.

http://awishflower.blogspot.com/2009/10/quilt-festival.html

Lovely quilt, sad story, but a lesson to us all. Thanks for sharing. :)

And happy belated!

I'm sorry about the hard lesson you learned. I also keep putting things off, saying someday. I have to remind myself that someday has got to be now.

That is a perfect quilt for a maple festival. I like the colors!

Joanne,
I made my grandmother a quilt for her 85 birthday. Like yourself, it took me awhile for me to get her quilt made and then she passed away in a car accident about 18 months later. At first I wanted to bury the quilt with her but my mother kept it and then gave it back to me.
For along time, I found it hard to look at without hurting but now I look at it ( 6 years later) I see it as something she loved and appreciated. She also was so proud that I made it for her- Do I regret that she could not have enjoyed it more- certainly, but I know that for the time she had it, It gave her comfort and love. Each day she rested, she could wrap herself up in our love for one another.
I am sure your father loved your gift and the idea that you would make something so beautiful for him. I also fairly confident that he was proud of the beautiful piece that you created for him.
We make our gifts of love and hope that are loved ones know that the quilts are labours of love.
There is much effort and emotion that is expressed in the creation by the colors we choose and the designs one picks.
I am sure your dad treasured your quilt and knew how much you loved him. It is a beautiful quilt. Thank you for sharing your moving story and wonderful quilt.
My sincere condolences in the loss of your father.
Warmest regards,
Anna

HI Joanne,
I didn't mean to leave an anonymous blog comment- You can find my blog at http://quiltmomsjourney.blogspot.com/
Regards.
Anna ( quiltmom) quiltmom@telus.net

It is a beautiful quilt. I am happy that your dad did get to enjoy it. Thank you for the life lesson.

I think your quilt is absolutely stunning. I'm so sorry you lost your dad. When you snuggle under your quilt you should remember the love that went into making it for him. It's a special quilt simply because of the love behind it.