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Before the
whispering breezes around Fairfax, Oklahoma escalate into cutting,
freezing gale winds Hazel gamble has already looked that old cold nemesis
right in the eye. She hasn't for her whole life time backed down from the
challenge of providing wonderfully warm, snugly comforters for folks.
Her mother, who was
an extremely talented person, taught her. She learned from her mother.
Hazel's grandmother was physically challenged and had to walk on her
knees. By using thick padding on her knees she was able to cook, clean,
and even cut fire wood to take care of her children. She also made quilts
for an extra income. Hazel's mother was the eldest child. She used her
legs because her mother was desperately in need of help. Despite the
incredibly hard work she did in the home the girl developed a strong
desire to make the beautiful quilts also. She continued with her pursuit
to make quilts while she raised her family.
“How could I not carry
on with this craft when I had two, strong, hard working women, with
talent, who went before me? “They were my role models.” Hazel happily
explains.
The downtown Hilltop
Quilt shop is located on Main Street in Fairfax, Oklahoma. The bright
patterns of her mother's quilts decorate the wall. They hold a special
place of honor. Hazel's spirit of perseverance against all odds gives a
warmth for the heart rather than just for the body.
While working in a
factory Hazel learned more skills in management, organization and
business. These are the things to help her to be able to operate this shop
which holds large quilting machines.
At this time Hazel
is beginning to specialize in making baby quilts. Age, family health
problems, and just generally keeping up with economic conditions has
caused her to make this decision. The baby quilts are smaller and easier
for her to handle on the machines. In this way she can continue to go
forward with her work. The baby quilts are in a choice of pink or blue.
Tiny gingham checks on a quilt the size of 4l inches by 51 inches is no
less beautiful and is still a true heirloom. She miters the corners by
hand and uses lovely designs of clouds or wavy diamonds for the machine
quilting.
You can e-mail Hazel
to order a quilt for 46.00 dollars. She can only afford to take orders
from the United States for this price. However, if you wish to find what
your mailing cost is and include that with the order this will work. Her
e-mail: HILLTOP@pcwan.net Mailing
address: Hazel Gamble, Hilltop Quilt Shop, Main Street, Fairfax, Oklahoma.
Zip 74637
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