Three Mennonite Quilting Sisters

Three Mennonite Quilting Sisters
Polly, Julia, Barbara

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Polly's Posting


Some of the comfort tops that my Grandmother Vera made down throught the years.


I know I've posted this picture of my grandmother Vera before but it's fitting to begin my post with it again.
I'm one of 63 grandchildren of Ralph and Vera Heatwole.   Over the years grandmother Vera made each of her grandchildren a comfort, giving most of them as a wedding gift.    This year I am on a treasure hunt asking each of my cousins to send me a picture of them with their comfort from grandmother.
My sister's and brother have all sent me their picture and I'd like to share them with you here.

~June Marie~
My oldest sister June is the oldest grandchild and she has used her comfort on her bed for many, many years.  It has seen better days but June plans on making a small memento for each of her children with these pieces.

~Coleen Sue~

~Julia Ann~

~Sheila Kathryn~

~Polly Dawn~

~Emily Louise~


~Barbara Ellen~

~Oren Jr.~

I couldn't leave my mother out.   She made this velvet beauty!

3 comments:

My Life and Quilting said...

I just love the mento's quilts... They are all lovely and very special to have...I am sure everyone cherish each one thay recieved.... Thanks for sharring a Special Woman work.... Hugs :)

Roxanne said...

These are all so nice. And what wonderful treasures you all have there.

Miss Hillbilly said...

Sometimes as I look at your photos and your blog I get envious that God didn't place me with a family like yours. He has His perfect way though. Those are lovely comfort quilts.