the quilts

It's interesting to think about the symbolism behind gifts and how this represents our relationship to the giver.  God, the perfect Giver, always has purpose and symbolism behind his gifts.  Just what we need, during the perfect season, for the growth and purposes he desires.  Often the themes of his gifts are similar, yet the representation and timelines are different for each of us. 

So it is with these quilts.  The quilter interpreted the theme of growth (in a gardening sense and beyond), love, and life differently, yet each is symbolic of the path God guides me along. 

Quilt 1:  Shortly after Paul and I were engaged, my aunt, Debbie, told me she wanted to make us a quilt for our wedding gift.  When she asked me for ideas, I shared with her the idea of "growing" and seeds.  The front has fabric patterns representing this and the back has a "vine-like" stitch.



Quilt 2:  When Paul and I returned from our honeymoon, this quilt was on our bed.  His mom's friend, Michelle, sewed it using batik (very African like)  patterns in purples, browns, and greens.  On the back, the fabric is a vine. The stitching is hearts, perfect for a wedding quilt.

 


Quilt 3:  Have I mentioned that our church is FULL of quilters?  A few weeks ago, one of the ladies in my Bible Study group gave us this quilt at our CA wedding reception.  It has many batik patterns, with a forestry background.  Paul's parents said it had "his" and "hers" sides.