100 Blocks Blog Tour: Happiness in a Block by Teresa Fields
Teresa Fields | November 21, 2009
“Happiness in a Block” was the block I submitted to Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks Edition. I was so excited when it was one of the ones to be choosen to be in the magazine. The block is paper pieced and easy to make.
I designed this block with my mother in mind. She lost her battle with ovarian cancer three years ago. She always celebrated every holiday and made them so special for my family. On our birthday, even as an adult, she always made a “big deal” about it.
What better way to celebrate her life and all the wonderful memories but to put them all in one block. To me “Happiness in a Block” looks like a “birthday present”. Just like one that my mother would have given to me. So I called it “Happiness in a Block”.
I hope you love making it and I hope you check out all the other beautiful blocks in the Quilter’s 100 Blocks magazine. Until then, keep quilting.
What a wonderful sentiment and block in honor of your mom.
Debbie
Teresa, What a special tribute to your Mom! I’m sure she was a “present” to many.
Di
great way to remember such a loving woman. everyday your mother was alive was a holiday. i know she’s enjoy the holidays now with my parents.
deb
such a fine way to have a t ribute to a wonderful woman. i know she loved her holidays. now she’s celebrating them with my parents looking down on all of us.
deb
A beautiful tribute to a wonderful, loving mother. Thanks for sharing your love of her with us.