Sue and Jim Middlestead are one of the first couples we met when we joined the Legion Riders back in 2003. They were warm and welcoming and we liked riding to Veterans' charity events with them. Over the the many years we spent together, we always enjoyed each other's company. In fall Jim passed away after a long spell of illness. I told Sue at the funeral that I would be happy to make a quilt for her out of his shirts. In January, she took me up on my offer and brought me the shirts.
I cut everything out and started to put things together. This quilt is different because she added some souvenir tea towels. After moving blocks around, I decided the best thing to do is applique them over the top of the quilt.
I picked out some neutral background and backing fabrics and put it all together. I absolutely love the Best Grandpa Hands Down block. It's so heartwarming.
It's all ready to be delivered to Sue next month when I see her. It feels good to help someone with a keepsake they will love.
