Rememberance

 When my dad died I wanted to make something for my step-mom; his bride of nearly 50 years.  She gave me a bag of some of his shirts.   Since they weren't the kind that would have made a good

T-shirt quilt  I decided to honor his memory in a different way.

size: 24"W x 30" L. 

 I never knew my dad when I was small, my parents divorced when I was four and I didn't see him (or my brothers either) until I was in my teens.  I was 18 or so when I went to live with them for a short time.   

I remember in their house a picture that was there always with that saying

on it. 

 A bit darker photo but you can see the radiating lines.  I created the cross by cutting 1/2 strips from his shirts and then couching them.  Since we are part Irish I chose the Celtic nimbus circle to hand embroider around the cross.

detail

My mom has this hanging in her entry way, there is a small alcove with a fountain there.  It's nice to stand and hear the water and see the quilt.  I am glad she liked it.