I met Sam towards the end of March, 2010. Late last fall Sam lost both his father and his best friend within a short time of each other. I decided it was time for the 'Healing Hearts Quilt' to help mend another broken heart. I presented the quilt to Sam along with the message whenever he needed a hug to wrap the quilt around him tight.
Sam is ready to pass the quilt along to the next broken heart. We decided to label the quilt healingheartsquilt.org so those who are touched by the quilt would have a place to understand the history of the quilt and share their experiences.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Last half of June and early July 2009
The 'Healing Hearts Quilt' opened my eyes to the therapeutic effects of quilting.
I decided to make a quilt for the man I left; leaving which broke my heart. To wish him well and happiness. The reality of the situation, our relationship, was we met each other at the wrong phase of each others lives. He wanted a family. I considered starting a second family, my grown sons did not approve. I was 51. During a long drive to Kansas the first week of May, 2009, I decided to move back to Denver so he could have a family, children. He was totally unprepared for my decision. I was not prepared for my decision. I made plans to return to Houston the end of May to move my things back to Denver. To this day I know he loves, cares about me. We talk frequently and we are working towards a lifetime friendship.
Anyway, back to the quilt making. I searched many quilting patterns and found 'Dreammaker', a pattern with over one thousand pieces. After fabrics were selected I was so happy making the quilt. Almost one month later the quilt was done and I embroidered along the bottom border of the quilt "May All Your Dreams Come True". I gave 'Dreammaker' quilt to my love on July 6th, 2009.
I returned to my home in Denver on July 15, 2009.
It has been almost a year now, hard to believe. I tell you, my heart misses the love I once had but I have put myself back together and I want to open my heart to a new love.
I decided to make a quilt for the man I left; leaving which broke my heart. To wish him well and happiness. The reality of the situation, our relationship, was we met each other at the wrong phase of each others lives. He wanted a family. I considered starting a second family, my grown sons did not approve. I was 51. During a long drive to Kansas the first week of May, 2009, I decided to move back to Denver so he could have a family, children. He was totally unprepared for my decision. I was not prepared for my decision. I made plans to return to Houston the end of May to move my things back to Denver. To this day I know he loves, cares about me. We talk frequently and we are working towards a lifetime friendship.
Anyway, back to the quilt making. I searched many quilting patterns and found 'Dreammaker', a pattern with over one thousand pieces. After fabrics were selected I was so happy making the quilt. Almost one month later the quilt was done and I embroidered along the bottom border of the quilt "May All Your Dreams Come True". I gave 'Dreammaker' quilt to my love on July 6th, 2009.
I returned to my home in Denver on July 15, 2009.
It has been almost a year now, hard to believe. I tell you, my heart misses the love I once had but I have put myself back together and I want to open my heart to a new love.
Sometime in June 2009
I could not stop crying. My chest, my heart, hurt like it had never hurt before. Stella continued to hug me, to love me, to be there for me. She wanted me to make a quilt, she said to start with a "practice quilt". Stel picked out several fabrics from her vast inventory, each piece had patterns with hearts. Stel said this will be your "Healing Hearts Quilt" to help you mend your broken heart. As the pieces started to come together I could feel the importance of this "Healing Hearts Quilt" and the love in the sewing room as my sister and I talked while working on quilts. When my quilt was done I carried it around everywhere in the house, wrapping it around me so I could feel the love and support that went into the fabric selection and naming of the quilt. I love Stella.
Late evening on May 26, 2009
It had been 2 days. Locked in my apartment in Houston. I had not slept or eaten since Sunday morning.
I called my sister Stella in New Braunfels, Texas, 3 hours west of Houston. I could not talk, I only cried. Stella said, "Loraine, is that you? I am on my way."
Stella scrapped me up, held me tight and took me to her house.
I called my sister Stella in New Braunfels, Texas, 3 hours west of Houston. I could not talk, I only cried. Stella said, "Loraine, is that you? I am on my way."
Stella scrapped me up, held me tight and took me to her house.