In The Presence of the Past
Vintage Quilt Pattern: Grandmothers Flowergarden
Started in 1993 and Completed in 2003
This was my take-along-quilt. It traveled everywhere with me. Sewn by hand in planes, trains and automobiles; in doctors, dentists & orthodontist offices; at my children’s sporting events, ball practices, even at a wedding or two. I was tempted to sew a few stitches at long traffic lights in town.
It contains over 12,000 half-inch hexagons & 2,500 yards of thread for hand piecing.
The yellow center in each of the 150 flowers was cut from my grandmother’s house dress.
LuAnn McDonald Kessi
Harlan, Oregon
http://luannkessi.blogspot.com/
Techniques: Hand Piecing, Long Arm Quilted by Amy of Idaho
Strength & Courage
Created in honor of my son, Heath’s,
high school graduation in 2003.
This is an original design that I quickly drew on
a sticky note one morning. It represents all the
things in life that Heath loves, especially growing
up along the Big Elk River in Harlan, Oregon.
LuAnn McDonald Kessi
Harlan, Oregon
http://luannkessi.blogspot.com/
Techniques: Machine Pieced, Fusible Machine Appliqué,
Long Arm Quilted by Roxanne Eneroth, Newport, Washington
The quilt you are making is an expression of who you are.
Even if you intend to give it as a gift or keep it yourself,
this quilt reflects your heart. It contains a piece of your soul and the work of your hands, so let it be the joy of your heart.
