Unusual quilt display
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I have told my family that when I pass this mortal coil, I want my memory quilt (designed by me , 35 blocks representing a part of my life) on my casket, no flowers are even necessary. I then want my casket flanked by the quilts I got from my mother and my grandmother - the three generations of quilters.
Yes, QuiltE, I have been doing just that- I think some people think it is maudlin, but I think it is so very warm and comforting. Edie
Yes, QuiltE, I have been doing just that- I think some people think it is maudlin, but I think it is so very warm and comforting. Edie
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I have told my family that when I pass this mortal coil, I want my memory quilt (designed by me , 35 blocks representing a part of my life) on my casket, no flowers are even necessary. I then want my casket flanked by the quilts I got from my mother and my grandmother - the three generations of quilters.
Yes, QuiltE, I have been doing just that- I think some people think it is maudlin, but I think it is so very warm and comforting. Edie
Yes, QuiltE, I have been doing just that- I think some people think it is maudlin, but I think it is so very warm and comforting. Edie
And wonderful that you are including your Mother's and Grandmother's work too!!
Perhaps be sure that all are well labelled, so that when the time comes, your family have no questions as to which quilts are to be used, as well as knowing any stories that go with them.
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When my Mom died I had to call all the family & friends. Along with that call I asked them to bring the quilts she had made for them to Mom's service. We had quilts traveling in cars and planes.
The funeral director said he'd never seen such a colorful funeral.
Mom was buried with pieces of her unfinished GFG and her favorite (very well used) pin cushion.
All of her daughters received a piece of Mom's hand pieced, unfinished GFG.
Mom would have been pleased.
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The funeral director said he'd never seen such a colorful funeral.
Mom was buried with pieces of her unfinished GFG and her favorite (very well used) pin cushion.
All of her daughters received a piece of Mom's hand pieced, unfinished GFG.
Mom would have been pleased.
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