Is there a "remembrance design"?
12-17-2010, 07:16 AM
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Hello, I am not a quilter but my mother is. She is asking for a "barn quilt" to hang on the barn and I would like to make one for her. My brother was killed in a car accident a few months ago and I am wondering if there is a specific design that indicates "remembrance"? I tried looking online but couldn't find any info. Any help is appreciated, even if it the answer is "no, there is not." Thanks in advance.
12-17-2010, 07:21 AM
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i searched and found this
http://blog.cheapjoes.com/2009/09/23...untryside.aspx
but no specific block for remembrance though
http://blog.cheapjoes.com/2009/09/23...untryside.aspx
but no specific block for remembrance though
12-17-2010, 07:23 AM
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http://www.quilterscache.com/QuiltBlocksGalore.html
There is a alphabetical list of block names here. Not one for rememberance, but maybe you can find something that speaks to you of your brother. There is one called Brother Bear/Sister Sun.
There is a alphabetical list of block names here. Not one for rememberance, but maybe you can find something that speaks to you of your brother. There is one called Brother Bear/Sister Sun.
12-17-2010, 09:00 AM
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haven't heard of a specific block titled remembrance. i looked through a historical pattern book & there were none titled "remembrance".
i have seen whole quilts with that title, but people choose names for their quilts as they would for a child or pet.
may i suggest something dear to you/your mother's heart that would instantly serve as a reminder of him.
so sorry for your unexpected loss...
i have seen whole quilts with that title, but people choose names for their quilts as they would for a child or pet.
may i suggest something dear to you/your mother's heart that would instantly serve as a reminder of him.
so sorry for your unexpected loss...
12-17-2010, 11:40 AM
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So sorry for your loss.
With ordinary quilts (fabric...), often people will make memory quilts out of the shirts/dresses of a person who has passed, or with photos of the person. Perhaps you could use your brother's favorite colors, or choose a block name that reminds you & your mother of him?
If you google "memory quilt", "memory quilt block" or "memory quilt block pattern" you'll find more ideas.
With ordinary quilts (fabric...), often people will make memory quilts out of the shirts/dresses of a person who has passed, or with photos of the person. Perhaps you could use your brother's favorite colors, or choose a block name that reminds you & your mother of him?
If you google "memory quilt", "memory quilt block" or "memory quilt block pattern" you'll find more ideas.
12-17-2010, 11:47 AM
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Hello everyone - thank you so much for all the suggestions, links and information. This has helped me so much - I was unsure of where/how to start and now I feel like I can do this! Thank you all and happy holidays! Krystie
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