Last weekend, mid-afternoon, there was a lot of excitement when son phoned to say he couldn't find his daughter and would we come over to help look. All tried to remain calm and neighbors joined in the search. She was eventually found under a pile of comforters drawn back at the foot of her bed, dead asleep, deaf to he frantic callings of her name. She was so tired after out-of-town company had left, that she continued to sleep on into the evening. I believe we all slept hard as well.
The fabrics of this journal quilt suggest the numerous layers of covers that hid her, the bed and her quietness, as well as our energized nervous systems!
Yes, I can see it all. The zigzag prints could represent everyone's blood pressure results. I'm glad it all ended well for everybody, including you, Linda.
ReplyDelete2nd Try: I know I say this all the time, but THIS journal quilt just might be my favorite. I love the symbolism of the fabrics to represent the many layers of covers that hid Erika from view. And that fabric with the precious little girl putting on socks and shoes--just too wonderful. Where did you find it??
ReplyDeleteI got that fabric at Quilter's Way in West Concord MA. Measuring tape framed pictures of youngsters playing in their rooms.
ReplyDeleteI feel the quiet after the storm in this journal quilt --- perfect illustration.
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