Wardrobe Quilt
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My Father died several year ago after 16 years of illness, during which my DM took care of him 24 hrs a day. I took his western shirts and years of pjs and cut most of them in 2 1/2" strips for a log cabin. I still have issues every time I open the tote full of strips and some larges pieces. Cannot seem to start due to all my memories. Also have a box of my DM's clothing to cut for quilt and have the same problem. Can you tell I was VERY close to my parents?
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#16
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Thanks for asking this question..I was approached last month by a lady that lost her 20 year old daughter. She wanted me to make a memory quilt for her from her daughters clothing. I told her I would have to give it some thought. I had never heard of such a thing....
#18
I had this same problem with a quilt for my DGS that I was hand appliqueing at my DM's bedside when she was ill. I just can't start on it without thinking of her and getting emotional. My DB and quilting buddy said she would finish the blocks and put it together for me. Then I can quilt it myself. That is really going to be a lot easier for me
#19
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: The other Milwaukie, Oregon
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I have a friend who took her husband's shirts and made a baby quilt for each one of his daughter's first baby. He died quickly and young, even before his girls married. The quilts were made by the daughter's step-mother (my friend). I thought it was such a thoughtful generous gesture to her step-daughters.
#20
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Location: Woodmere, NY
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I have a bag of some of my dad's shirts.. I haven't cut into them, as I don't know what I want to do.. My mom donated most of his clothes. I am okay with that, as there are too many people that can use clothes.. The shirts in the bag smell like dad.. It's a little spooky..
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