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My grandfathr was a WWII vet and a bricklayer by trade. When RA took his body and froze his joints so badly& in such distorted ways, one would guess he could do nothing with them at all, but use them as clubs. Despite that, he designed and sewed by hand, quilts he gave to each of his grandchildren. His stitch work, would rival any sewing machine. So tiny & perfectly placed. It was an astounding process to watch as he use his club hands and his teeth to get it done. Today as I face my diabilities, I think back on this fine gentleman, & wanted to make him a tribute of quilts in wood. So here's my humble attempt grandad. You've been gone for 50 yrs, and I still have your quilt. Thank you

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Wonderful pieces and a wonderful way to honour him. Well done, well done indeed.
 

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Beautiful work and a wonderful tribute. He would be proud and grateful.
 

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Excellent work. I love the zig zag pattern. This reminded me of some similar work posted awhile back by McLeanVA I really like your color combos, it enhances the pattern. What type of woods?
 

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A great tribute to a great man. Very special and very nicely done. Thanks for posting.

God Bless
tom
 

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Thats awesome!!!
Keep up the good work!
My Grandfather taught me the basics of the woodworking trade also!
 

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Nice! I remember my grandfathers each and every day.
 

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Love the patterns, Michelle. Nice to remember your grandfather.
 

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You WRITE beautifully, and your woodworking is a thing of joy to behold.

Brava !!!!!

"Such a long, long time to be gone
And a short time to be there"

-Grateful Dead

Amen. Here's to your grandpa…..
 

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A wonderful tribute very well done
 

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Very nice display of craftmanship.
Grandpa would be proud.

Thanks for sharing.
 

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your granddad would be proud of your beautifull work
 

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Great tribute to your grandfather. I am sure he would be proud.
 

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Good work. Great tribute. Well done.

Martyn
 

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Thank you for telling the story behind these pieces. It adds to their beauty.
You did your grandfather proud. The color combo on the ziz-zag/log cabin really work well for the quilted effect. And the round piece… well, I just like it!

My granny was also afflicted with disfiguring RA. If she was awake, her hands were in motion, baking, crocheting, knitting, cross stitch, and a dozen other pastimes. She said it helped keep the pain at bay. I am, just a few years after being diagnosed wit RA myself. Granny's example is one of the reasons I have loaded my shop with tools and seriously taken up woodworking. I hope I will be as tough as she was as I watch my own fingers twist and knot. I hope I will create a few things of lasting beauty in the process. I hope I will do her proud as you have done your grandad.
 

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Remarkable patterns : )
 

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A wonderful story behind wonderful work.

It's a touch of reality for us to see how our elders survived their hurdles and how we are being delt similar obstacles and how we must learn to live with them. How carefree we were in our youth and now that we're aging, it's quite an eye opener!

Keep on pushing the envelope and shaking off the creakiness!
 
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