Making a Christmas quilted item is something I have enjoyed doing for many years.  I started the tradition back in 1998.  As soon as one Christmas was over I start looking for the next Christmas quilt project.  One day back in March of 2013, my Mom and I were shopping together at a quilt shop and I spotted this pattern called "Christmas Windows".  I was instantly drawn to the beautiful designs of the applique flowers.  We both agreed this would make a beautiful Christmas quilt.  Oh, the memories of the fun day we had at the quilt shop.   I started this quilt back in 2013, but never finished it until this year.  As we all know things get in the way and we have to put aside our projects for a while.   Well, this year was the year to finish this quilt.  It is my special 2015 Christmas quilt.  It is a tribute to the fond memories of my Mom, who passed away suddenly from a heart attach in February of this year.  She loved to garden and loved roses.  I have given it the name "Roses For You".   It made its debut at the Iowa State Fair this year.  It received a 3rd place ribbon in the Wall Quilt - Mixed Technique category.   What I did not realize was that the editor of the AQS Quilt Arts Engagement Calendar was attending the fair and saw this quilt.  Shortly after the fair was over with, I received a letter in the mail.  They wanted to have this quilt in the AQS 2018 Engagement Calendar.  Tears streamed down my face when I read the letter.  My Mom would have been so very happy.  It is truly one of the hardest quilts I have had to finish.