A quilt for a grieving person
#11
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I could see it going both ways. The blue hearts could serve as a reminder of what comforted their son in his hour of greatest need; or they could breed bitterness that their son was not spared death at so young an age. I think the answer is truly in how you see them grieving. Some people lose a child and turn to their faith (whatever that is) and community for strength -- in that case the blue hearts could still be welcome as a reminder that you & the community will continue to carry their son in your hearts. Others lose a child & isolate, feeling that no one can understand the depth of their grief -- in which case the blue hearts would likely feel like salt on an open wound.
Stop & really search your heart to consider what may best offer healing to them & then offer it to them with all the love & compassion you have. Either way, I think it is a sweet & precious gift you are offering to them in remembrance of their son and the love he brought into this world.
Stop & really search your heart to consider what may best offer healing to them & then offer it to them with all the love & compassion you have. Either way, I think it is a sweet & precious gift you are offering to them in remembrance of their son and the love he brought into this world.
#13
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Thank you all for your answers and suggestions. Blue was his favorite color, which is why they were using the blue hearts. I know his family is still using blue hearts as Facebook icons but I'm still not sure ... it would probably be OK to use them but I am thinking I could come up with something more representative of his life instead of the end of his life. I think I agree that I'll just have to spend some time thinking about it, I feel sure something will come to me.
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
#14
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I would maybe do something less overt than making heart blocks - maybe a plain design in blues, but then include a couple of hearts in the quilting?
Also, when I made a blanket for a grieving couple (after a miscarriage), I gave it to the mother and told her that if she felt that it wasn't something she wanted to keep - if it would be a painful reminder or if she didn't want it for any other reason (and she did not need to justify herself), I would donate it to a NICU in honor of the son she lost. In her case, she was honored to receive it... but if you feel it is appropriate, perhaps you could have a relevant charity in mind that you could donate if the family is uncomfortable with your gift.
Also, when I made a blanket for a grieving couple (after a miscarriage), I gave it to the mother and told her that if she felt that it wasn't something she wanted to keep - if it would be a painful reminder or if she didn't want it for any other reason (and she did not need to justify herself), I would donate it to a NICU in honor of the son she lost. In her case, she was honored to receive it... but if you feel it is appropriate, perhaps you could have a relevant charity in mind that you could donate if the family is uncomfortable with your gift.
#20
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What a terrible loss. My thought is to wait and maybe approach the mother , mention to her what your original intention was and if she would like to have a quilt made out of her son's shirts, T shirts, etc. Lovely gesture on your part. Blue hearts would still be appropriate , as those hearts were used for him while alive and now he is recovered in heaven.
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