Mike's feet show the effects of running, especially the pinky toes with fungus and all. Running for 32 hours straight through sun, rain, etc. can make a toenail look like this, not to mention 8-9 lost toenails from constant pounding of nail against shoe while running downhill. Did I mention the bleeding nipples? Mike has not received much sympathy from his wife re: these painful things, because I have always thought that Mike chose to do this to his body for the love of running.
I used orange for the sashing between the t-shirt squares becaus alot of the squares have orange somewhere on them. Now for those of you who are more interested in the running than the quilting, I asked Mike how many miles he ran during the time of training and running of the races and he came up with 14,400 miles over eight years.
This is a t-shirt quilt that I made for Mike for Father's Day. He has been saving his t-shirts from ultra-running races that he has participated in since 2001 for this quilt. I felt a little sad cutting up his shirts that mean so much to him but the finished quilt turned out so great and he loves it.Happy Father's Day to all Dads everywhere! I love my Dad he is the best. I also love my 3 son's Dad, he is great!
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I have been saving all of Jake's baseball jerseys since he was little in the hopes that by the time he graduates from high school, I will be an excellent quilter and will be able to do the same t-shirt quilt. So.....when's the next bee???? Hint, Hint... Mike's quilt is beautiful, as is all of your work. What a good wife you are.
Sorry, I couldn't get past the first picture to finish reading the post!! JK. What a great idea for a quilt..it looks awesome!!
Mikey needs a pedicure. I love the quilt. One of my best memories is being on his first aid team. I keep the picture of him and I hugging at the finish line displayed in my living room.
Man, oh man. I can't get past the toes. Love the quilt. And yes to the bag holder (Moda). When and where? Erin and I need to finish up our runners too:)
That is a wonderful and thoughtful gift....I love it! I wish I had that drive that makes people run like that....
You are running over with talented my friend!
Ewww! I guess no sandals for Mike. Cute quilt though.
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