Margie

With all the posts about people not appreciating handmade gifts,I wanted to share this story.

I made a memory quilt for a friend's mother four years ago. He had a HUGE party for her 90th birthday. I thought, what can I get her. I decided to make a memory quilt. In the center I had her name and then A WILD IRISH...I embroidered a long-stemmed rose. In each embroidered something about her, her likes, or accomplishments. SHE LOVED IT. He said everytime he took her out, she had to take the quilt along.

She died the day after Christmas. We attended her viewing and the funeral. The quilt was displayed across the bottom portion of the coffin,across her legs. It was folded to show the center square. After the wake, we went to say goodbye to him. He said...."A piece of you went with her. She loved that quilt so much I had her covered with it".

I still get teary when I think about it. So some people AND their loved ones do appreciate our gifts.

Margie

erstan947

Thanks for your story. What a special gift and special memory for her family.

Treasureit

That is so touching...tears dripping...

frugalfabrics

Yup, me too - my eyes are flooded with tears right now. How touching - and I'm sure you are so proud to know that you made a difference in someone's life.

featherweight

Had to get the kleenex. What a sweetie you were to make it for her. Just think she will have a quilt you made her in Heaven with her to show off to all her friends and family.

amandasgramma

Wow --- how wonderful!!!!!!! Brought tears to my eyes, too. You have a legacy!

sueisallaboutquilts

Margie, thanks so much for sharing a beautiful experience with us.
HUGS and Happy New Year! :)

littlehud

What a beautiful story. Has me in tears.

Cyn

I'm touched by your story. Thanks for sharing!

ann clare

I agree. Loved your story.