Good Morning, Quilters!
I’m back in my sewing studio and excited to be blogging again!
Thank you to all of you–for your patience and kind words of support and condolence. My Mom, Dorothy Crawley passed away last month surrounded by her family. While her memory failed her, her sense of humor, kind nature and love of family never did! I will always be grateful for the time we spent together and I take solace in knowing she lives on in her 7 children, 16 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren!
My Mom always put faith and family first. She loved to cook, (I’m pretty sure she liked to clean!?), sew, read, play cards, bowl and go for long car rides. She was known for her lasagna, kolachky, hand-written letters and Christmas cards and for her quilts. One of the most remarkable things about her was that she never said an unkind word about anyone–ever!
We are planning to make a group quilt using the Rose and Dot block to donate to the Alzheimer’s Association. I hope YOU will make a block in her honor or for one of YOUR friends or family. Details to follow…
I think my sister summed it up best, quoting Mother Teresa…
Dorothy did small things with great LOVE.
May YOU always find JOY in the small things!
Lori
122 comments
Anne from the Island
Lori, my deepest sympathy. My thoughts are with you, I too lost my Mom a few years ago and now it is easier to understand that she is at peace. I hope you are able to have a cup of tea and reflect on all your great memories.
Joanne
So sorry for your loss Lori. What a blessing a Godly Mom is.
Marta
Amen and amen,,,, I had one of those and miss her more all the time. She “graduated” to Heaven in Dec 1999 but seems like yesterday. She taught me to sew at age 10 or so and although she could and did sew anything, she didn’t do quilts. I wish she was here to play with me ! I used to take swatches of various fabrics to her nursing home and she loved them. She would stroke and fold and refold. What a robber dementia is!
This lady used to make ballgowns, majorette outfits, ballet recital dresses, winter coats for children, and casual men’s jackets for some examples. To see you lose your mom, Lori, has reminded us of our own moms and how long and short life can be. Because we love you, we could love Dorothy, too. You are who you are due to the influences she bestowed on you. Thank you for sharing her with us.
LAURIE BIUNDO
Lori, I’m so sorry for your loss. I went through that last year. You will think of your mom in her best light always now. My prayers are with you.
Annie
I lost my Mom to Alzheimer’s Disease two weeks ago. I think it is one of the most awful diseases because it takes so much from our loved ones. During her progression, my Mom consistently wanted her own mom and wanted to “go home.” I’m comforted knowing that she is with her mom now and at home. Love and prayers to you!
Lisa Allen
My sincere condolences for your family’s loss, Lori.
Maureen Ashlock
Seeing that your mother had a wonderful life and large family is a comfort and blessing for all of you. Lost my mother in 81 but she also gave me the love of sewing and creating that is a treasure to me. My father 8 years later with Alzheimer’s but wonderful memories of both. Prayers to your family at this time.
terrychasefl
My sincere sorrows for the loss of your mother.
Karen
Oh Lori, My heart goes out to you and your family… My Aunt Helen was the first to get this disease and then my Mom… It was heart breaking to see them forget and not know what was going on….Just remember her in her glory days. and the good times you spent together….
Also know that there are many of us who have gone thru what you are going thru….
My prayers to all of you
Karen
Pat Evans
Lori, you will never regret the time you took to be with your Mom and your family. It’s clear that the essence of your Mom lives on in you, your siblings and your children. Peace and fond memories are wished for all of you.
Kathy Frank
I’m so very sorry for the loss of your mom😢. I’ll keep you in my prayers. I’m glad to have you back in my inbox. I love you easy to follow tutorials. Thank you so very much for sharing.
Brenda Perry
My mom was a wonderful Dorothy,too! Please be extra good to yourself during this time of intense grief. If does get easier to bear, though never gone. I’m sending you warm and caring thoughts as well as supportive sympathy for your loss.
Pat Knight
I’m so sorry for your loss Lori. I love the quote.
Kim from Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother. You are in my heart and thoughts. How precious for your whole family to have enjoyed her company for so many years.
Elaine in North Texas
I am so sorry about your mom passing but I know you have lots of great memories of her. I was thrilled to Sunday’s picture post appear in my inbox and thrilled to have your blogs back again today. May God bless you and your family.
Suz Kuhns
I’m so sorry for your loss. Your Mom sounds like a lovely woman!
Maureen B. in B.C.
Oh Dorothy … I’m so sorry to hear of her passing, Lori. Your pictures of her show a caring, loving, creative woman who likely possessed a humorous streak. You were very lucky to have her with you so long … my Mum didn’t make it to my 24th birthday. Sending kind thoughts and hugs your way.
Rosemarie
Welcome back, Lori, and I’m so sorry for your loss. You can never replace her, but she will always be there for you in small, unexpected ways!
Susan J
So sorry for the loss of your mother. I hope you find comfort & peace. Your mother sounds like a wonderful person. Blessings to you and your family.
Gayle O’Grady
So sorry about the loss of your mother. Hoping the wonderful memories of her will bring comfort to you and your family.
Pat Meinecke
Your lovely Mom will live on in your and your daughters as you enjoy each other and carry on the quilting traditions. Peace be with you.
Gretchen
How blessed you were to be there for your mother. May all the wonderful memories you have of her give you peace and comfort.
Carol Morgan
Lori, we feel your pain and know that each day you will have the strength to move forward. What beautiful thoughts you have shared with us about your mother and we loved her, too. Thank you for everything you do to help us grow in the love of quilting and of each other. Cam
Shirleyann Graff
You and your family are in my heartfelt thoughts. Wishing you peace with some joy interspersed as you remember all of the good your loving Mom offered to you and your family. She was definitely loved! <3
Luz
Que tenga un viaje feliz y para la familia paz y tranquilidad.
Un abrazo solidario !
Rosemaryflower
It is painful. Probably one of the very most painful parts of life.
My mom went to Heaven two years ago. I still miss her every day.
Take good care of your heart, Lori. Prayers for all of you from me
Helen
God be with you and your family. Sending you all thoughts and prayers.
Shar
I’m sad you are without your Mom now, but she is whole in heaven. I’m glad you took time off to go through the process.
Mary VanDoodewaard
My sincere condolences to you and your family. May God comfort you in this loss.
Linda B
Well done Lori, to have taken that time to be with your Mom. No easy way but to walk through and try to be present. We’ve all missed you and thought of you and your family often. Very glad you’re back. Love your tea cup and small things design. So perfect! Thanks, Linda B
ConnieB of AZ
We have all missed you! I am so pleased you were able to take time for the really important part of life. While I missed the daily blog, you did the right thing.
Caring, and being “present” is the best gift you could give yourself.
Amy N.
You wrote a beautiful tribute to a lovely lady. I hope your faith will help ease the pain of loss that you feel. I look forward to getting the directions to make a block in her name.
Kathy Nyquist
Lori, It’s clear your mother was surrounded by her loving family who supported her through her Alzheimer’s journey. It’s a most difficult thing to meet her where she was in her memory and have that be “enough”.
As you all grieve and deeply feel the presence of her absence, take heart knowing that slowly, over time, your fond loving memories will help fill in some of the holes carved by grief. Her spirit lives on in all of you.
Lori Hope
Sorry to hear about your mom, Lori. She sounds like the kind of person we could use more of in this world, and I know you have your memories to cherish.
Also, she’d have gotten along famously with my lovely mother-in-law, who enjoyed many of the same things. 🙂
Welcome back, and I look forward to participating in the Alzheimer’s quilt!
Laura
My beautiful mother-in-law, Betty Ford Barnes, passed this past Jan. 26, 2018 in much the same way as your mom. They shared so many parallels of faith, family and an abiding kindness to others. Quilting and gardening/preserving her bounty were two of her very favorite things. It was her love of quilting that inspired my own. May your mom forever rest in the loving arms of our Lord in heaven.
Linda Kennedy
Lori, I am so sorry for your loss. She raised a close and loving family and you are carrying on her priorities and passions. I have missed you and am glad to have you back.
jennyklyon
What a beautiful tribute to your Mother. So sorry to hear of her passing. What wonderful thoughts you have shared about her. I pray for blessings on you and your family.
quiltngrin
so sorry about your mother and good to have you back in the saddle, God bless you
dmearls2015
So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Great memories help but the loss can be overwhelming at times. It has been almost 4 years since my mom died. The first was the hardest but it took 2 years for me to feel a true acceptance. I miss her so much but I remember with joy the years of adulthood we had together. She was a dear friend to so many. Your mom and mine had many of the same priorities. My heart goes out to you as you go through this process. Sending encouragement and love.
quilty2
Lori, my sincerest condolences. May the memories bring you peace, laughter and love.
quiltsie
My heart is heavy for your loss. My grandmother took the role as my mother so I lost her rather young in life and have missed her every day that goes by. She had tons of “granny-isms” to teach us through life, I should have written then all down!
Glad to have you back in the studio ❤️
Donna Nelson
So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. We have a lot in common. My mother passed away last month also. And she had a lot in common with your mother, including the Kolachy and Alzheimers. They will both be missed, and maybe they will meet in heaven.
piecefulwendy
What a lovely tribute to your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Good to see you back here too.
Karen
So sorry for your loss and a beautiful tribute to your Mom.
Carol Pitts
Lori, This is a beautifully written tribute to your mother. A life to celebrate, and sadly miss. Heart felt sympathy to you and your family. Carol
Rfizzle
Deepest condolences
Mary Rose
May the happy memories of your mom always enfold you like a warm quilt.
Deanna Bowman
Sorry for your loss. I know exactly what you are going thru I lost my very healthy firecracker of a Mom within 5 days in May. Still trying to process the loss. Hang tough,prayers to you & your family.
Rhonda
Dorothy was a very special lady! I have some very good memories that I cherish. Thank you for sharing her with so many of us.
K Nesler
A few years back, I cared for my mom who had Alzheimer’s. During that time I started to learn to machine quilt to help me deal with the stress. My mom taught me to sew when I was a little girl, but you and a couple of others were my main FMQ teachers. I will be forever grateful for what I learned from you at a time when I really needed a creative outlet. Today, I machine quilt professionally and I still learn new tips and tricks along the way. My condolences to you and your family. Be blessed by the many happy memories you have of your mom.
koko3749
My condolences to you and all of your family. Losing our Mom is one of the hardest losses to me. She will always surround you in memories! God bless you all.
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