I have 4 wonderful little girls and am a proud wife and am loved very much by my family; especially my wonderful husband Dan; my provider, lover, guide, and best friend. I have a deep love for the Lord and am honored to walk in that faith with my family. Family: you are an amazing thing in my life all lead through Christ. This is all for you!!!
My story really does start with my faith. I have felt a close relationship with the Lord for a long time but as many Christians can relate to, there are ups and there are downs for sure. On December 6th, 2008, surprisingly to many, my faith shot up and has stayed at that high for a very long time yet it is only getting higher. In the months prior to this life changing day, I was staying home with our newest baby Ellie. She was born in September. Christmas was fast approaching and I wanted to do something so special for my parents and in-laws. I decided I would make them these wonderful quilts to throw over a favourite chair or couch or cuddle up with on cold nights with the fire going. On top of the hard work of making the quilts, I decided to embroider a multitude on fabric photo's onto them of the grand children and all sorts of memories form the past. What an amazing gift this would be I thought.
Ellie was a sweet baby; she slept through the night, she had the most wonderful smile and best of all she loved me so much that she never wanted to sleep during the day...when it was just her and I...when Dan was at work...and when I was trying to work on these darn quilts. The idea of them made me overjoyed thinking of the reaction I would receive when they looked at these quilts.
I remember putting Ellie down for a nap every day only she wouldn't go. She'd just cry and cry. I couldn't stand the sound so most days were ended in frustration of not being able to work and having an inconsolable baby.
On December 6, 2008, she died unexpectedly. I came to loath the quilts I was working on. She never got to play on one; they weren't done in time. It was months before I actually finished them. I kept one of them for myself as a constant reminder that even when kids are being over the top needy, they may still really need me. This is my bitter sweet love for these quilts.
Now I love to make them for others. I am a stay at home mom and have more time to dedicate to them as I get to have my kiddo's all day long. I want others to be able to share in the joy of having a baby fall in love with their favorite blanket. My 17 month Old (Pillar) loves snuggling up with her rag doll quilt. (I call them this because they are snippet quilts. All the seams are sewn on the outside and then snipped many times creating a playful ruffle)
Thank you for reading my intimate story about Ellie. She was an amazing little girl and I hope you will find joy in the sewing projects that are truly made for you in love.
I would love to hear from anyone who has read this testimony. If you have a question about a product, also please feel free to email me at funkymonkeyoriginal@gmail.com
