Yesterday I came to know that I won a quilt as a giveaway
gift on a blog.That’s when I realised this is the first time I will be having a
readymade quilt.
Since childhood I have always used quilts made by my mother.We
call them godhadi.My favourite were the ones made of old used cotton
sarees.They were very cosy and comfortable.Many quilts were made of new
materials,polka dots,checks,stripes,printed and plain fabrics which were purchased
specially for the the quilts.After
purchasing the materials they were washed to see that the colour does not
run.Then all were cut to required size,first stitched by hand and then by
machine.Some quilts had geometric patterns,some dolls,some flowers,and some
cathedral window designs.
My mother is a doctor who was attached to a hospital.Evening
after coming from work she used to indulge in her
hobbies-quilting,crochet,embroidery,knitting.She is a master in it all.Today
when she is eighty three years old she finds it difficult to hold the needle in
her hand for a long time but still she keeps herself occupied by doing small
pieces.Her quilts are my favourite as when I sleep with them I can feel her
warmth and love.It is like sleeping in her lap.
Below are photos of some of the quilts my mom has made.
CATHEDRAL WINDOW DESIGN |
WOOL WORK |
Wow! they do look very cosy and warm ..
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