Ginger

I cry as I type this. My brother-in-law passed away about 12 yrs ago now, I would give almost anything to have a memory quilt for my Hubby and 3 children. They loved him sooo much and have missed him greatly. How wonderful it would have been to give them a memory quilt. All those goofy bright western shirts he wore, and the kids teased him about. Every get together he had a new one. How great would that have been to still have those shirts in a quilt to remember every day the great time they had with him. This will be the most important quilt ever. Do it for them, they will need it. Good luck and post pics when done.

Scrap Happy

You are doing something so special and this is truly a labor of love! I just saw your other post with pics of what you have done so far and it is wonderful!! :thumbup:

I made a memory quilt for a friends' Mom and gave it to her at a family gathering at my friends request. Her Mom, my friend, her bros. & sis's, and the grandchildren were all laughing, crying, pointing to the different fabrics and telling stories attached to the shirts (vacation stories, who gave him the shirt(s), etc.)

This quilt you are making is going to be beautiful and it will be cherished. You are putting your heart and soul into it.

Annette Searcy

I'm making my 11 yr. old grandaughter a 9patch on point from her beloved Uncle Bill's shirts and I think it will give her comfort to be able to snuggle in her "Uncle Bill's" quilt . it will be sort of like being in his arms again maybe.
Annette

sew_sew

When my husband died at age 41, 27 years ago, I didn't quilt and had never heard of a memory quilt. I sure would have loved to have had one made of all his shirts. As it is I have one favorite one tucked away and sometimes pull it out to hug it. What a lovely thing that quilt will be for his family. I imagine the son snuggling under it.

carreen

You know what?? People that don't quilt don't notice that you've made mistakes, they just look at what it is and what it represents, they don't critique the quilter because they don't know how. Don't worry about not being good enough, it will be the most beautiful thing in their eyes. They will appreciate all your effort. They will feel the love.

#1piecemaker

Okay. First, let me say that you are doing a wonderful thing for them. Sometimes after the death of a loved one, it is hard for them to part with their clothes and personal effects. This will be one way that they have his things around and yet not in the same way as if they were there hanging in the closet staring at them. this way, they can have the comfort from the feeling of having him close. What better way than in a beautiful warm cozy quilt? Get cracking girl. You want to have it ready in time!! they will love it.

psquared52

I understand the emotions associated this quilt..both for you and the recipient. After my brother passed away, I made quilt for his wife and two kids. I was also worried about how they would react. My fears were unfounded. They all found great solace in their quilt. It gave them something tangible to snuggle with and there was laughter and tears as they looked at (and remembered) the good things about my brother. So take a deep breath and know you are helping them in the healing process. Good luck.

dragonflylady

Butterfly blue...... dragonflylady here :D
8 yrs ago last oct 21, I had lost my bf, husband, soul mate & the father of our 4 small children to a traffic accident. He was a fabulous husband & father, altho the pain isnt as often(every moment) when it hits it grips to suffication 8 yrs later......... I will tell U that on oct 21 & the days & months that drug on & all that time in between, to this very day. YES it hurts but its gonna hurt anyway, it blesses me to no end when someone cares enuf to remember ME, MY CHILDREN & the love of my life & passes thier thoughts, gifts to me. Yes Butterfly blue it WILL hurt & U WILL see tears, & there will be many more u will not see. However UR gift will help to soothe that broken heart & help to stir good memories. I could go on. U my friend hold in ur finger tips, in ur mind, in ur heart Love from the big daddy o & U my love get busy & just put it in the big guys hands & U will be AMAZED at what transpires.

Annette Searcy

I'm going to put a heart in my Uncle Bill's quilt somewhere . I always tell her Uncle Bill is as close as your heart and she will think of that when she has his quilt.
Annette

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