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Book: My Mom's Thoughts on Simple Shapes Spectacular Quilts

Posted by Jessica McLaughlin Tuesday, May 04, 2010 10:42 AM
 

Quilting started out as a very personal project for my mom. After my father passed away, she stared at a closet full of his clothes for a year and had no idea what to do with them until a friend of hers suggested making a quilt. 

When Simple Shapes Spectacular Quilts came across my desk, I thought it would be a great idea to have my mom give her thoughts on the book. She's been quilting for about 10 years now and whips off baby quilts in her sleep for any pregnant woman within a hundred mile radius. She loves it.

So, what did she think of the book? It's pretty, but is it practical? Here's what she had to say:

 

 

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Comments:

I love this. My favourite part is when she takes you to task for all these darn impractical books... "You bought me another book like this!" And there is nothing sweeter than the reason your mom got her start as a quilter. Just lovely.

Mia Rodak

May 4, 2010 5:17 PM

 

Love your Mom's book review as it reinforces "experience is still the best teacher!"    :)    

-Brenda-

mrsben

May 5, 2010 9:48 AM

 

Oh my, that is the sweetest thing I've seen all day! Thank you, Mrs. McLaughlin.

Amy

May 5, 2010 3:11 PM

 

Well, Jess, Mother's know best! I love this video. It was a great review for sure.

Mireille

May 5, 2010 3:44 PM

 

Your mom is so sweet! love her review!!

Alli

May 5, 2010 11:42 PM

 

This was sweet (and informative too)!  Love your mom!  

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