Walter F. Kenney, Jr., February 2011

Walter F. Kenney, Jr. 2011, 54" x 48", machine and hand-pieced, hand-quilted, from the clothing of Walter F. Kenney, Jr.

Lauren Kenney asked me to make a memorial quilt out of her father's clothes as a gift for her mother. Lauren and her husband came to my studio with a few choice items of clothing, a gold coat beloved by her father in spite of her mother's sense of better taste, golf club covers, gloves, and towel, a favorite plaid shirt, old jean shorts and a pair of suspenders.

Walter was a down to earth kind of guy who used a rope as a belt when working out in the yard. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps, and as a Connecticut state police officer, and was a loyal Red Sox fan. By his clothes, I can see that Walter had a colorful and bold personality!

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This quilt took 19 hours to complete. If you are interested in having a memorial or bereavement quilt made contact me or for more information visit Passage Quilting