Growing up in the country my children have had all kinds of pets. One of our most beloved pets was Wilbur. He was only in our lives for a short time but he will forever be remembered. He was always able to put a smile on your face. When you went to his pen he would follow you around like a lost puppy dog. When our oldest son was young he would sit right next to Wilbur's pen and play with his matchbox cars, Wilbur would stand close by watching over him. Wilbur had a passion for spaghetti and cottage cheese. We tried to serve him this delicacy at least once a week. When Wilbur passed he weighed 63#. Quite the chunky fellow!
When our oldest turned 16 I wanted to make him a quilt that depicted things throughout his life. We have the cabin we go to up in Michigan, the pine trees that surround home, him and his brother and sister, school, the big old cold house we call home that he always complained must have at least 15,000 windows and then there is good ol' Wilbur.
For you see, Wilbur was a turkey, who had a gentle soul and a healthy appetite!
12 comments:
Cute folk art look. Love your quilts!
I love the story to this quilt-what a special gift for your son.
Wilbur does indeed sound extra dear.
Did he have a short life because he was Thanksgiving dinner? Our turkeys always have way more personality than our chickens. Plus they are yummier!! I am assuming since he had a short life and you knew his exact weight ....
Oh Laura! I've always loved that quilt but never heard the story! I couldn't wait to find out if Wilbur really was a turkey! How cool!
I love the Wilbur quilt and the story that goes along with it! I am sure your son will love telling His children about Wilbur someday!
Sarah
What a terrific story quilt, Laura. All along, I thought perhaps Wilbur was a raccoon or something. A turkey! Wow!
Oh I was going for the obvious - a Charlotte's Web porker Wilbur. turkey, didn't guess it. Love the quilt with all the special blocks that have meaning.
I love this story quilt - your son is very lucky to have a mum to make him this special quilt - great job :-)
What a great story ! And a great quilt.. I love your fabric choice
What a meaningful quilt...your son must love it. I can't believe you had such a huge turkey!
Love the quilt, and love the story that goes along with it! Did you by any chance write it all down to go along with the quilt, or put it on the label?
HOW BIG WAS THAT TURKEY!?? Holy Roaster, Batman...there isn't an oven big enough! :c)
Bonnie
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