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Tuesday, May 3, 2011

MISS MARTHA'S QUILTS



Blooming now in Miss Martha's Gardens
Rhododendron





Wishing Miss Martha a Happy Mother's Day 
with love, Jim and Emily 2011

Miss Martha's Hand Sewn Quilts 


Anytime Miss Martha has time from her busy schedule of cooking, working in her vegetable and flower gardens you'll usually find her with a sewing needle in her hand and a large quilt in her lap. Miss Martha loves to sew for her family and for gift giving occasions . Over the years she has made baby clothes, bibs and little dresses. When our son Jay married his sweetheart Catherine she made the three youngest little granddaughters dresses to wear to the wedding.

Christmas is a special time for unpacking home sewn decorations to enjoy every year. My Mother-in-law made Tree Skirts and Christmas Stockings for everyone in her family. We all enjoy our beautiful gifts at Christmas.

Please click to enlarge.......


"Cathedral Window" Pattern
Quilt



Miss Martha has a love for and a special gift for sewing. 
She learned early on from her Mother how to make a proper stitch, with each stitch looking just as the one before it. On a recent visit with her a few weeks ago she said she had something she wanted to show me. She carefully unwrapped the dress her Mother had made for her before she was born. She had it packed away all these years. As all of you know, you never ask or tell how old a lady is, so I won't tell the age of Miss Martha, but the dress is almost ninety-one years old. All of you can do the math. 


My Mother-in-Law's Baby Dress made for her by her Mother before she was born
Dress is almost ninety-one years old

Imported French Batiste Fabric and Lace Trim










This Lady has many of these ~  First Prize Awards from Quilt Shows



QUILTS
The "Cathedral Window" Pattern




The "Dresden Plate" Pattern





Notice the Rose Pattern hand sewn into the fabric




The Back of the Quilt is also beautiful




Miss Martha designed the pattern for this quilt







Notice the Hearts hand stitched into the squares





Back of Heart Quilt




Handkerchief Quilt















Wall Hanging Quilts


















Detail on the trim









Miss Martha's
Christmas Stockings












Boarders







 Project and Sewing Room

Sewing Notions



Beautiful fabrics neatly ironed and folded and ready for next project
Humpty Dumpty is an original she made for her children. Its about fifty plus years



Miss Martha made gifts for all her grandchildren and great grandchildren
This is Connor, our grandson when he was four months old, her newest great grandson with his new Humpty Dumpty. The fabric was purchase in Paris on a trip we all made together about ten years ago


More Fabrics




Yards and yards of ribbons and lace






Selection of Miss Martha's vignettes



This is one of Miss Martha's lovely stoneware sets
A shabby chic tea set in creamy white displayed in LR
given to her for Christmas from her DIL, Tammie



Colored glass iced tea pitcher and shoe cups






Picture of Miss Martha as a young woman and newlywed on white doilie
 picture of her Mother as a young woman
antique plate on stand 






Meet Miss Martha




I hope you've enjoy visiting with my MIL, I know she has been happy to share her hobby with all of you. These days I never forget to bring along my camera, I never know what she may have for me photograph. Next trip, this Sunday on Mother's Day, my husband Jim and I will go to spend the day with her. I hope to get more pictures of her lovely flower gardens..........

~Emily



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29 comments:

  1. SueLovesCherriesMay 4, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Oh, my gosh, I'm flabbergasted! All this from one pair of hands? I bet she's never touched a computer, if you know what I mean! That baby dress is so touching, it should be framed!

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  2. AnnMay 4, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Your MIL is really a talented lady. And she is so beautiful!!!. Her flowers I can almost smell from here. Happy Rednesday.
    Ann

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  3. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeMay 4, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Your MIL is such a lovely woman and her quilts are absolutely stunning. Such a talent. I havn't ever seen a handkerchief quilt before, what a treasure for sure. Her garden is fabulous also. I hope you have a very Blessed Mother's day. Thanks so much for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  4. ★Carol★May 4, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Miss Martha is my hero! She has made so many beautiful things, and I hope she never stops. Everything is so lovely, but I think my favorite is that handkerchief quilt. It's simply stunning!
    Happy REDnesday,
    Carol

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  5. DiannMay 4, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    BeAUTIFUL QUILTS! I am in love this the hankerchief one. I have been collecting old hankies to make a hankerchief quilt as well!

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  6. MaryMay 4, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Wow, what beautiful quilts!!!!!! Thank for dropping by my blog and sharing this on Masterpiece Monday. Mary :O)

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  7. IdoMay 4, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Oh my gosh isn't that dress beautiful? Love it!!!!
    XXX Ido

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  8. SarahMay 4, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Happy Mother's Day to Miss Martha! She is an accomplished gardener and quilter. Thank you for sharing her wonderful hand stitched quilts and the beautiful flowers in her garden. How fortunate that she lives close by.
    Happy Mother's Day to you, Emily! ~ Sarah

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  9. Poppy @ With a Dash of ColorMay 4, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Wow Emily, this is such a beautiful post! your mother-in-law is an exceptionally talented lady.Her quilts her simply amazing and they show her love of creating all things beautiful! and I loved the baby dress.. a piece to be treasured forever. The dainty glass shoes are simply adorable... Happy Mother's Day to you and Miss Martha!Thanks for stopping by the other day and I hope you and your family are doing well.~Poppy

    http://withadashofcolor.blogspot.com/

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  10. MarlisMay 4, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Emily, a beautiful tribute to your MIL. Love the quilts. I sew myself so truly appreciate her beautiful work. The baby dress, well that is exquisite french heirloom sewing at it's best. Happy Mother's Day.

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  11. A Few PenniesMay 4, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Beautiful quilts--what talent and love goes into each one is very obvious. Lovely blog! Patty

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  12. Liz @ the Brambleberry CottageMay 4, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    Your MIL is a very talented lady, Emily! I bet you do indeed look forward to Christmas gifts from her. ;)

    Thanks for linking to the party.

    Blessings,
    Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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  13. The TablescaperMay 5, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Wow! Such treasures, such talent AND she's your MIL! Perhaps you'd like to link this post to Seasonal Sundays for Mother's Day.

    I appreciate your comment on my Royal Wedding Breakfast Part I and thought you might like to know that Part II is up now.

    - The Tablescaper

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  14. AnonymousMay 5, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Absolutely wonderful quilts. I love the handkerchief one, because I love handkerchiefs. But what beautiful handwork and items. I think about all the details and that's just amazing. Enjoyed my visit - came by way of Brambleberry Cottage Time Travel Thursday. Thanks, Jenn

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  15. Blue Creek HomeMay 5, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Miss Martha is one amazing woman!!! Her quilts are incredible.
    And, I am in love with her baby dress made by her mother. Such fine work.
    Thank you so much for bringing it to Treasure Hunt Thursday.
    Rhonda

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  16. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallMay 6, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    These crafts are amazing...

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  17. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallMay 6, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    love the plates and quilts.
    wow.

    you rock.

    Have A Blessed Mother's Day!

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  18. UnknownMay 7, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    Lovely textiles. Thank you for stopping by. The rhododendrons are beautiful.

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  19. ~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~May 7, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Oh what wonderful quilts! My Mother has always wanted to make a cathedral quilt but she is 90 now and says. . .no more quilt making. Beautiful post. I am your newest follower.
    ~ ~Ahrisha~ ~

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  20. UnknownMay 8, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    Beautiful! I love Holly Hobbie and Sunbonnet Sue! I don't see too many things with Holly on them...cute!

    HaPpY pInK sAtUrDaY!
    Sarah

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  21. SnapMay 8, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Oh, my goodness! What a special lady and what a special post ... perfect to pay tribute to such a talented lady on Mother's Day! Happy Day!

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  22. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereMay 8, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Hi Emily, Your MIL is a very talented lady and her quilts are so beautiful. Her baby dress is gorgeous and how wonderful that she has kept it all these years. Happy Mother's Day to you and Miss Martha. Thanks for joining my party.
    xo,
    Sherry

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  23. Debra@CommonGroundMay 8, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Miss Martha is one talented lady. I'm a quilt lover, and my mil has given me so many, including 2 of the Cathedral Windows. Thanks so much for linking up with VIF and sharing all the beauty!! xo Debra

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  24. The TablescaperMay 8, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Thanks for linking to Seasonal Sundays.

    - The Tablescaper

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  25. VeeMay 9, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Your mother-in-law is a talented lady. I enjoyed seeing her beautiful handiwork and I also enjoyed seeing her sweet little dress. Very special.

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  26. KathyMay 9, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Hello,
    Miss Martha is an amazing accomplished woman! So very inspiring! Thank you for sharing this with A Return to Loveliness!
    God Bless,
    Kathy

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  27. The Charm of HomeMay 9, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    What wonderful quilts. I love the butterfly one, so creative. I thank you for linking it up to HSH party!
    Sherry

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  28. GardenOfDaisiesMay 10, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    Awww, what a lovely MIL you have!! Miss Martha's quilts are just beautiful!! I especially love the cathedral window quilt. I noticed her glass slippers, just like the one my Grandma had. The beanbag Humpty Dumpty sitting on the shelf reminds me of the ones my Mom sewed for my sister and I when we were girls.

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  29. StephanieMay 11, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Wow...Miss Martha is one busy lady!! I love all the pics...the glass shoes...oh la la!!

    I invite you to visit my blog, I'm giving away something pretty! http://luluscottage.blogspot.com

    Stephanie

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