Need help with a themed quilt
06-20-2010, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by MamaBear61
Hello and welcome from Ontario. So sorry for the loss of your mother. I like the idea of making list of things that you remember about her and that make you think of her and finding fabrics that represent each item on your list. It will have a great deal of meaning and it might be a little less painful than if you were to use actual pictures, etc. so soon after your loss.
List is a great idea.
06-20-2010, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by lovequilts
Do you have any of her clothing? you could use that in your quilt. I made a quilt for a friend who's son was killed out of his clothing and she wanted his ties in it. I use the ties for sashing and the binding. Use the memories.
06-20-2010, 03:58 PM
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Waves from Ohio. So sorry for the loss of your mom. as for a quilt what about white, red and green the colors of the Italian flag. I have seen ( i don't remember where) fabric with wine bottles you could include that in your quilt too.
06-20-2010, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by StitchinJoy
Originally Posted by CeeJay100
I would like to create a themed quilt for my mom who just passed away on Memorial Day. She was Italian. I want to be fun and reflect who she was.
Where can I begin.? Obviously, this material will be hard to find....I think.
Where can I begin.? Obviously, this material will be hard to find....I think.
Think about your mom and make a list of all the things you remember that she loved. I would probably try to include favorite hobbies, flowers, foods, and vacation spots. There are tons of novelty fabrics available so it shouldn't be too hard to find plenty of great fabrics. (Well, it could be hard on the pocketbook.)
What will you do with this quilt? Will it be a comfort quilt for you, or a wall quilt? Please post your progress. This sounds like a very comforting project to work through your sorrow. Bless you.
06-20-2010, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by SuziC
I agree...find fabric that when you see it, it says "Mom"
My sympathy for your loss. I lost mine 3 yrs ago and i still
find myself reaching for the phone to call her! The quilt project will be a great healing tool for you. Hope to see the pics when you finish!!!
My sympathy for your loss. I lost mine 3 yrs ago and i still
find myself reaching for the phone to call her! The quilt project will be a great healing tool for you. Hope to see the pics when you finish!!!
06-20-2010, 09:12 PM
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Welcome, waving from Indiana, USA
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, take care
do you have any of her clothes, that you could cut up to make a quilt (hankies to use to decorate) like for a crazy quilt pattern, charms etc. on the quilt, also photographs, maybe a recipe that was written by her to put on a fabric block, etc.
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, take care
do you have any of her clothes, that you could cut up to make a quilt (hankies to use to decorate) like for a crazy quilt pattern, charms etc. on the quilt, also photographs, maybe a recipe that was written by her to put on a fabric block, etc.
06-24-2010, 06:21 AM
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Originally Posted by CeeJay100
Originally Posted by MamaBear61
Hello and welcome from Ontario. So sorry for the loss of your mother. I like the idea of making list of things that you remember about her and that make you think of her and finding fabrics that represent each item on your list. It will have a great deal of meaning and it might be a little less painful than if you were to use actual pictures, etc. so soon after your loss.
List is a great idea.
Whatever quilt you decide to make will be a beautiful loving tribute to your Mother.
The first quilt I ever made was a tribute to my Mom and the family tradition she created around the Thanksgiving Holiday. It was a Thanksgiving Tree from freepatterns.com
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