SHIKETA'S COMFORT AND JOY QUILTS

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video provided by Heather Nolan, Reporter for Beaumont Enterprise

Families are a symbol of love and unity. Memories cannot be erased. I am a mother of three children and three grandsons with another one on the way. My love of quilting started five years ago when I lost my daughter. Families who have lost a love one experience a life long change without that person in their daily lives any longer. They are left with fond memories along with the hurt that pierced their hearts. My first quilt was a photo quilt in loving memories of my daughter. I gather as many of her photo with other photos of family members and created love and memories. Shiketa is remembered by friend and family for her shyness, gracious smile and love for life and family. Shiketa is truly missed. After making the quilt I decided to start (Shiketa’s Comfort and Joy Quilts. I used families love ones clothing, photos, or select their favor color to create memories.

The photos below are of my two oldest grandsons’; Daniel and Maxwell making their first quilt.

Every quilt I have ever made is in loving memory of my daughter, Shiketa D. Walker. I lost my daughter six years ago, I did not know how to cope with my loss, but with the help of the LORD and his love and mercy, I began to take it one moment at a time. I did not know a thing about quilting, but the LORD gave me insight and guided me through every stitch. The gift GOD has given me, I pass it on to others who have lost loved ones and to families who just want to give flowers to their loved ones while they are still here. Quilting will never compensate for my loss. The pain is everlasting, but I filled the void by making Shiketa's Comfort and Joy Quilts for others. When I start on a quilting project and complete it, the joyful look on that person's face is great.