Friday, December 4, 2009

Two more of Mom's quilts that I love... 'The Faithful Gardner' and 'Let's Pretend'

The Faithful Gardner - 2005
Quilt - 39" x 51"
Selling Price - $3500

Artist Statement:

President Spencer W. Kimball's direction at the April 1976 Conference was, and I quote, "We encourage you to grow all the food that you feasibly can on your own property. Berry bushes, grapevines, fruit trees - plant them if your climate is right for their growth. Grow vegetables and eat them from your own yard."

My husband Ted never cared about a garden before, but he did hearken to President Kimball and ever since has kept a wonderful garden. So many call him their "Master Gardener". One year he grew a pumpkin which barely fit in his wheelbarrow. I designed this quilt to honor him for following the words of the prophet in this way and so many other ways.

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