pgaines

When my grandmother dies, my mother took on of the tops that she had peiced and made something very similar to this. Everyone loved it and is was sooo my grandma.

midwestqltr

You know what? I brought the subject up at a quilt guild meeting a couple of years ago and my quilting sisters thought it was a morbid idea. I like the idea of making some up and taking them to a funeral home. I do plan to make one for myself, though. I don't care what they say, it is a great idea.

debcavan

There are a lot of quilters around so it makes sense to make one especially for us

4EVERquilt

I agree with you!! Cotton instead of satin!!

4EVERquilt

Oh, and I also wanted to mention that a lady I know made a quilt for her mom before she died and mom wanted to be buried in it and that's what they did!!

Debbie C

I love the idea of showing your handiwork over the years by draping your quilts in lieu of flowers. Flowers are such an unnecessary funeral expense. What better way for the mourners to go from one to the next remembering you for your wonderful talents!

great idea.......I have told my family instead of flowers I want all who have gotten one of my quilts to bring them to drape over the stands they have for flowers. before they leave for funeral they should make sure they take them back. morbid...maybe but it would be fitting tribute.[/quote]