Civil War Quilt reproduction I'm in the midst of making. Almost finished the top. Just stitching memorable words and dates into the fabric. The quilt will go to our friends, Judy and Don, down in Los Angeles. Haven't seen them for about 23 years, but when I make this quilt the miles are a little shorter between us all.
"Nathaniel" ..one of their great great relaties
"Payne"...the family name
The poem that is stitched on the quilt was written by Ezekiel Brumfield 1839-1861 ( 1st cousin of Judy, 4x removed)
"I who was born by the battlefields, cannot escape a sorrow that dwells,
A valour ( note Canadian spelling!! Wonder if Judy or Don will notice???) that lingers,
A hope that spoke on lips now still.
Come from the flour winds, oh breath, And breathe upon these slain that they may live."
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