Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Saddest Quilt Block


Isn't this the saddest quilt block you've ever seen? The other blocks in the quilt have the same broken heart design with different words. 
More blocks from this quilt are featured on Cheryl's blog: Fiber Arts and Quilting. 

Gee, now I feel like I need to cheer you all up.
  (Read JoAnne's comment for a different take on this quilt block.) 


This pep talk quilt was on exhibit in Sisters, Oregon, and featured on the Bring the Monkey blog.


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5 comments:

  1. MandyMakesCakesMarch 20, 2013 at 1:02 AM

    Is this it?
    http://www.muppin.com/quilts/blog/2009/02/broken-hearts.html

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  2. grandmarocktonMarch 20, 2013 at 3:29 AM

    I enjoy this as I'm thinking someone made it to GET thier SELF-REPECT back bless her?

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  3. Selvage QuilterMarch 20, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    Thank you for the link Mandy. I've updated the post.

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  4. JoAnne in southern CaliforniaMarch 20, 2013 at 6:45 PM

    When I first looked at this "sad" block it broke my heart thinking that someone was so depressed that she put that on her quilt. Then I realized that the words and broken heart were not old and faded looking like the fabric in the quilt. Those words/comments must have been put there by someone lamenting the fact that the quilt had once been much loved and cherished but was no longer.

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  5. Selvage QuilterMarch 20, 2013 at 9:35 PM

    Very good observation, JoAnne! The black thread does look newer. Thanks.

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