March Quilt - The Guitar Man

 The Guitar Man Quilt


We all have our gifts. Things we do that bring comfort and joy to others. 

Things that come naturally to us. Our gifts are our voice and it doesn't always speak in words.

The Guitar Man art quilt is about a man who had an elderly mother. This woman was kind and gentle, taught school most of her adult life, was a devote Catholic, prayed for others often and lived alone until her son moved in to help her. He was a musician, not famous or wealthy, just a man who loved music and played where ever he could. Together they crafted a life of mutual love and caring. As she slowly departed this world, he would sit by her bedside and play music for her. Together they drifted on sweet cords and soft melodies until her life was over. 

The Guitar Man quilt was created from her clothing and depicts her son bringing comfort and joy to her using his gift of music. This quilt celebrates lives well lived and love unconditionally given. 







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