Fred
Yesterday I arrived home from another trip to Kansas. Last week my mom’s husband passed away and my family gathered to remember what a great guy Fred was and to hang out with my mom.
Fred was always very supportive of my quilting. He always had great plans. One of them was to win the lottery so he could pay off my mortgage so I could make art full time.
He will be much missed.
Needless to say I’ve fallen far behind on my email and blogging and life in general after another week away from home. I’ll get back into the swing of things soon but in the mean time here’s a picture a friend sent me of my quilt Markings #1 at Crafts Forms 2006:
Posted by Lisa in: About Me
Lisa, I’m so sorry for your loss. It’s great that he felt so strongly ablout your art. Such a wonderful, caring person leaves a big hole in the world.
Lisa, I’m sorry for your loss. It sounds like he was a very motivational person, a wonderful quality! My mom always tells us kids she’s going to win the lottery and pay off everyone’s mortgage too :)
Hi Lisa, how sweet of him to see that you should be a full time artist! Your quilt looks beautiful-very light and springy and fun. I love it.
So sorry to hear about your loss.
Your quilt really stands out. I agree with Tracy, it really does remind you of spring!
My sympathy, sounds like he was a real character :-)
Your quilt looks fabulous in that setting.
Lisa,
You’ve had a tough year. I’m sorry for your loss. I love the colors in this quilt–they are nice colors to see in the middle of winter.
The quilt looks like a field of prairie grass dreaming of itself as an architect who plays the piano quietly at home. And my condolences on Fred’s passing. May Fred’s angel
follow you close enough that the mortgage will be paid fast, and art sprout green like the prairie grass.
I am so sorry to hear of another loss to your family. Three beloved people in such a short time is a lot to handle. It had to be a blessing to have someone like Fred that was so supportive of your art. Love Marking#1. The fabric must be the pieces that were the top pieces in the dye process. Such luscious colors!
Gosh, you have had two losses in such a short time, and two very special people, sending condolensces.
Your work looks lovely in the photograph.
I just knew something had to have happened when you hadn’t posted in a bit. I’m so sorry to hear about your mother’s husband, Fred. Gee, it has been a tough year for your family.
Your quilt looks great! The colors do remind me of spring…when will it ever arrive? I know a bit early for January, but a few 50 degree days sure would be nice.
Lisa – So sorry for your loss. Love the quilt! –Robin
Lisa, sorry for your loss. Nice to have you back.
Thank you everyone. Lori – great poem! And Cynthia – spring? I wish – I’m so so sick of driving on ice and snow packed streets!
Patty – yes the white lines are barely not white – very very light greens and yellows from the top of the dye bins.