Because quilters are some of the most generous and kind people on this earth...
A Quilter's Night Before Christmas
(author unknown)
'Twas the night before Christmas,
And the quilts were not made.
The threads were all tangled, the cookies delayed.
The stocking weren't hung, the pantry was bare.
The poor weary Quilter, was tearing her hair.
Stacks of fat quarters, tipped over in streams.
Visions of Log Cabins, had turned into dreams.
When what to her wondering eyes should appear,
But a bus full of quilters with all of their gear.
They went straight to work with just a few mutters,
Sorting and stitching and brandishing cutters.
The patterns emerged from all of the clutter,
Like magic the fabrics arranged in a flutter.
Log Cabins, Lone Stars, Flying Geese & Bear Tracks
Each quilt was a beauty-even the backs.
Her house how it twinkled, her quilts how they glowed.
The cookies were baking, the stockings were sewed.
Their work was all done, so they folded their frames,
And packed up their needles, without giving their names.
They boarded the bus, and checked the next address.
More quilts to be made, another quilter in distress.
She heard one voice echo, as they drove out of sight,
Happy quilting to all and to all a good night!
In case you missed it... I released Block #17 - Double Cross - of the Pieces From The Past Sew Along on December 23rd... an early gift to you!
I know that the holiday season is typically very busy and you may have had to set aside the blocks for this sew along. But I want to let you know that I have extended the link-up deadline for Block #16 - The Corner Star Block - to January 1.
And... if you are late in joining the fun, it is NOT TOO LATE!
All of the letters, stories and blocks are still available by selecting the tab at the top of the page for the Pieces From The Past Sew Along.
There are just three more blocks to be made before the sew along wraps up in March. Where has the time gone?
May your day be blessed and joyful,
Merry Christmas!
Melva
Merry Merry Christmas, Melva! I hope your day is filled with blessings and joy. {{Hugs}} ~smile~ Roseanne
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas, Melva! Thank you so much for sharing this important part of history! :)
ReplyDeleteI trust you and yours had a special time celebrating Jesus’ birth, thank you again for sharing these amazing letters and quilt blocks.
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