I love the stories I hear while at the Art Shows.
A woman tells me how she became the recipient of one of my quilts.
And, attached with the quilt, was a letter.
I told her I would love to see the quilt and letter, so she sent me both via a text yesterday.
I am not sure who he is to her, for I loved the story, I forgot how he was related to her.
Here is the part of the letter...
"Left for Marquette 11AM. Stopped at the Hillside (4 rolls). Stopped at Huron Bakery (1 loaf of pumpernickel) Stopped at Menards (Light fixture for over our sink.) Then on to Sweet Water Cafe. Placed my order and waited 30 minutes before it came. Meanwhile I kept looking at this tapestry right in front of me. They have local artists creations on the walls for sale. As I kept looking at it, it looked very much like the art you do, Heide. After 30 minutes of pondering I bought it."
"The reason I went to Marquette was to have my heart monitor checked out. It will not send my info to the hospital via the phone. Recently the Bluffs had a new fiber optic lines installed for their phone system.
"Well, with all the shopping and pondering, etc. I forgot to go to the cardiac dept. --- and it's all your fault Heide! Never gave the clinic a thought all day. Drove back to Houghton directly to Quincey's Restaurant - petite filet (med-rare) and a Beefinator Martini."
"Don't get to high and mighty. It comes with a price. It is to cover all birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, holidays and much more for a whole year. I picture it being placed on a wall in your house studio."
"Love Robert"
OX
First of all, I LOVE that his excitement erased the reason for his trip to Marquette.
And, even knowing it was a years worth of gifts all rolled in to one, he bought it.
Out of the blue, inspired while waiting on his food, in a cafe surrounded by art.
I loved how she saved the letter, and keeps it with the quilt.
It was so fun hearing the story, and then getting to see the quilt she was talking about!
Thanks so much for sharing this, Heide
I will have to try and collect stories as I move forward.
What a cool book it would make!
What inspires folks to buy my art.
