quilts from a lost loved one.
#94
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Location: Joplin, Missouri
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I just lost my sweet MIL, who was closer to me than my own mom.. I have all the things back that I made for her, including quilts. I have one on an upstairs guest bed, the others are put away. I also have hundreds of hand crocheted lace things... and many many counted cross stitch and needlepoint things. I can't put them in a land fill.. Can't give them to goodwill... I just can't do that.. so I will put them away and as time goes on I plan on giving her things to others who will love them and use them.. I think it is a way to honor her and her beautiful work. Right now, I'm not doing much with them because it's too painful, but I think the sharpness of that will fade, and then I'll be able to do what I've determined to do.
#97
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Location: So. CA
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Originally Posted by RST
I think you should hold on to them for a time, and make your decision later. Do you have children or other family who might want them down the road?
I'm sorry for you loss. Be kind to yourself.
RST
I'm sorry for you loss. Be kind to yourself.
RST
#98
Marmie,
My heart goes out to you. Take the quilts and keep them safe. If your children have grown up watching you make quilts they may want them for memories of their grandmother. The other thing is keep them and allow your heart to heal.
My heart goes out to you. Take the quilts and keep them safe. If your children have grown up watching you make quilts they may want them for memories of their grandmother. The other thing is keep them and allow your heart to heal.
#100
my dad passed away almost a year ago (jan 7). One of my most treasured possessions is the quilt I made for him. My kids and hubby fight over who gets to use it when we are all on the couch, it just helps me remember him and does help ease my sorrow.
My deepest sympathy for your loss. what ever you do decide to do, it will be the right thing. I am glad to have the one I made for my dad back as some day t will go to my kids - and then maybe their kids
My deepest sympathy for your loss. what ever you do decide to do, it will be the right thing. I am glad to have the one I made for my dad back as some day t will go to my kids - and then maybe their kids
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