So, just as I posted yesterday about having too many quilt projects in the wings, my dad emailed me with another one. Thanks a lot, Dad. (kidding; I really am excited about this mini-distraction)
Some years ago (I won't say, since that would give away info on my dad's age, which he might not appreciate....), my dad was one of several children to create a Storybook Tile for a tile wall display at his then-local library. Children were asked to illustrate their favorite storybook, and the library turned these tiles into a permanent display.
Now, as the anniversary approaches in the not too far future, they are asking descendants of the original artists to do the same, but in fabric! The library is hoping to put together a storybook quilt, using illustrated blocks done by the children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, etc. of the original artists. Participants will make a quilt block and send it to the library, where someone there will put together the full quilt to be dedicated early next year.
My dad, rightly so, thought I might be interested in creating a block, and also thought maybe The Artist, who enjoys quilting as well, might like to do one. We readily agreed, and The Writer said he'd like to make one, too. We're awaiting our instructions and will get started soon. The Adventurer has declined, claiming not to have a favorite story.
Which leads me to my dilemma ---- I have to choose one single favorite story. If you recall my "Books" post when I described my "books" block for the diary quilt, you'll know that is no small feat. I really kind of can't pick one favorite book; it's like picking one favorite child, or one favorite relative, or one favorite kind of chocolate.....or, well, honestly, all of that would be easier than choosing one single favorite book of all time. How on earth am I going to do that????
On the other hand, a full fledged storybook quilt is one of my "to do someday" projects, an idea floating around, not really gelled yet, way way down on the list of projects because it's such a vague idea. Except now I have a good idea --- individual blocks, each one representing a beloved book. It can go with my songs blocks, and maybe fill out the border on the diary quilt, or maybe become it's own quilt, depending on how many books I wind up listing. But now I know how to proceed with that project, so this is good.
Except now I want to work on this right away (I don't even have the instructions yet, so I won't...) instead of keep working on the tree skirt, and the diary quilt, and the comic strip quilt, and all the other stuff waiting for my attention.
This is such a fun distraction, though, that I totally don't care. Most sincere thanks, Dad, for letting us in on the fun!
Now, what on earth is my favorite book???? Better yet, what's yours?
This sounds like the best quilt ever. Even non-sewing me would be tempted by this.
ReplyDeleteWinnie the Pooh is the book I associate most with childhood. I have such fond memories of reading it to all of my children. I often give it as a baby gift.
But there are so many others! And not knowing what others will choose makes it harder. Pooh seems an obvious choice.
This sounds like the best quilt ever. Even non-sewing me would be tempted by this.
ReplyDeleteWinnie the Pooh is the book I associate most with childhood. I have such fond memories of reading it to all of my children. I often give it as a baby gift.
But there are so many others! And not knowing what others will choose makes it harder. Pooh seems an obvious choice.
As an aside - I LOVE the idea of the storybook blocks being the border of your diary quilt - definitely a great way to add interest and record another aspect.
ReplyDeleteBut as for my favourite? OOOh - it depends on who I'm recommending it too, what mood I'm in and so often I need to go back and reread to check that what I'm remembering is what actually happened on the pages and that it's still in keeping with current mores and manners.
Favourite kid books of all time tho'? Jamberry, Very Hungry Caterpiller, Cat in the Hat.
If I was to have to pick on - probably Cat in the Hat just because he was on so many of the books I read not just the ones he starred in.