Friday, December 30, 2016

HAHAHAppy New Year!



I've started a new project that will take me well into the new year.
It's using mostly my hubby's old shirts, along with a few stash fabrics.  




I've been wanting to make it ever since
 I saw this photo on Barbara Brackman's blog back in 2014.
I love a quilt with a good sense of humor!





But the story of this quilt isn't funny at all.  
It's told in this book.  

Anna Horn made the quilt in 1917-1918.  
Her son, Albert Horn, was away at war (WWI) at the time.   
A Wisconsin farm wife and mother of nine, she had already lost two children
when Albert left to serve his country.  
Anna comforted herself by stitching the initials that she and her son shared. 

Albert survived the war and the quilt stayed in the family for generations.
It was eventually given to his great granddaughter, Ashley Horn.  


Wishing you all laughter, comfort, love and creativity in 2017!

HAHAHAppy new year!







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29 comments:

  1. SusanDecember 31, 2016 at 1:07 AM

    What an interesting idea, woven into this story! Do you have someone in your family with these initials or do you just like the idea of a Ha-ha quilt!?

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  2. Quilteuse ForeverDecember 31, 2016 at 1:38 AM

    HA HA HA, this is all what we need for 2017, thank you so much!

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  3. JudithDecember 31, 2016 at 4:00 AM

    AH AH what a lovely story! Amazing how quilts make us remember history! Thanks for sharing the story! Enjoy your new years Eve!!

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  4. HelenDecember 31, 2016 at 4:30 AM

    AHA! No matter how you read it--HA or AH. Laughter and comfort are exacty what we need in the year ahead! Happy New Year to you, too!!

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  5. PatSloanDecember 31, 2016 at 5:16 AM

    Happy New Year!! So interesting to hear the history.. and they seem to have kept the AH through the years!

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  6. KarenDecember 31, 2016 at 6:14 AM

    Love the idea of your quilt. I had missed the story and quilt picture on Barbara's post.

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  7. QuiltdivajulieDecember 31, 2016 at 6:16 AM

    What an awesome quilt project -- and HAHAHAHAPPPPY New Year to you and yours!

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  8. KarenDecember 31, 2016 at 7:48 AM

    What a neat post. I love quilts that have stories. Happy New Year.

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  9. AnnemiekeDecember 31, 2016 at 8:27 AM

    It is a really funny idea for a quilt!!! Happy and creative new year for you too!
    Groetjes
    Annemieke

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  10. JulieroseDecember 31, 2016 at 8:51 AM

    just love this "Ahhhh Hahahaha" quilt--makes you want to take a big deep breath--hugs and Happy New Year Julierose

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  11. Ada Plouvier-KopitopoulouDecember 31, 2016 at 9:56 AM

    Happy New Year to you too, with a lot of beautiful creations.

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  12. audreyDecember 31, 2016 at 10:12 AM

    You always have the best answer for those shirts! This is a great quilt. Very whimsical in it's own way!

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  13. Diane Harris, Stash BanditDecember 31, 2016 at 10:33 AM

    What a wonderful story! A mother's love goes on and on.

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  14. PauletteDecember 31, 2016 at 12:24 PM

    Love your quilt! That story intrigues me, as I share the same last name and am a lifelong Wisconsinite. I might have to go check the family tree!

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  15. VictoriaDecember 31, 2016 at 1:34 PM

    You never fail to amaze and inspire me, LeeAnn. What a wonderful quilt and story. Truly a AH HA!
    Wishing you a HAHAHAHAppy New Year!

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  16. Karen in Breezy PointDecember 31, 2016 at 2:24 PM

    I'm glad there's a happy ending to the story of the original quilt. Your's is very fun--love it!

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  17. CocopatchDecember 31, 2016 at 11:44 PM

    HaHappy new year too!!!

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  18. O'QuiltsJanuary 1, 2017 at 10:24 AM

    I love it...so love it...

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  19. AnnJanuary 1, 2017 at 12:11 PM

    What a wonderful way to decrease her anxiety waiting for her son to return. I'm sure working with both their fabrics and their shared initials helped strengthen love and resolve.
    And I like the say you've translated it from a mantra to joyful words.
    Happy New Year.

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  20. KyleJanuary 1, 2017 at 12:11 PM

    I was afraid at first the story wouldn't have a hahahappy ending, but it did. And happy is what your quilt is all about. It's a great interpretation using those men's shirts.

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  21. JanieJanuary 1, 2017 at 3:28 PM

    Great quilt and story, I'm glad for her that it was a happy story.
    Thanks for sharing!
    Happy New Year to you and your family.

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  22. mamypatchJanuary 1, 2017 at 10:54 PM

    Belle histoire...Bonne année

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  23. bricolos du lundiJanuary 2, 2017 at 12:34 AM

    happy new year from Paris!

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  24. KajaJanuary 2, 2017 at 10:46 AM

    A quilt with a story and a sense of humour (and a happy ending)! What a perfect start to a new year.

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  25. Hilacha (loose strand)January 3, 2017 at 4:57 AM

    AHA! all my best for this year. Ha! And that laughter comes along with quilting!

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  26. MaritJanuary 3, 2017 at 6:01 AM

    A really fun quilt! Just love the colours and the bits of florals in there...
    Wish you a very HAPPY new year, with many joyful creative adventures!
    ; )

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  27. Judy MartinJanuary 3, 2017 at 1:26 PM

    Thank you for sharing this story and the quilt from Barbara Brackman's blog.

    I think that your quilt will be really happy.

    Happy new year to you.
    x

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  28. RachaeldaisyJanuary 15, 2017 at 10:12 PM

    What a wonderful, wonderful quilt!! At first it had me laughing but then truly touched my heart with it's story. I'm reminded once again that quilts are amazing for the stories they hold.

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  29. apiecefullifeMarch 24, 2017 at 1:54 AM

    I read this post at the time but it was good to see the quilt on Instagram.
    At first I thought you were making you're own political statement but the real story behind it is lovely.

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