a sensitive quilt question
#1
okay ladies, this is a very sensitive subject. My SIL's mom just passed away saturday. Not to get into the details but she took her own life. I am wanting to do something for my SIL and was thinking about making a memory quit for her. But I don't know if it is a good idea. there are many issues with their relationship, but she was her mom. Do you ladies think that it would be a good idea to make a memory quilt for my sil, even though her mom took her own life? (it was do to a life long battle of horrible depression at least that is what I have been told) I am even hesitent to ask because it is a very touchy subject for me as well as for my SIL. Do you ladies think that this is a good idea or should I not go there?
#6
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I agree with SadieMae. I think a nice comforting quilt or lap quilt would be more appropriate. Even if suicide and family issues aren't involved, some people aren't comfortable with memory quilts. Your heart is in a good place-go with your feelings. You love her and want to offer her comfort. Good luck in whatever you decide to do.
#7
My mother has had a very long battle with depression and threatens to take her life at least three times a year. If I ever end up in your SIL shoes a memory quilt would be hard to handle. I think that a comfort quilt would mean the world to her right now.
#8
I think you should talk to her husband to see what he thinks her reaction would be, but I would defiantly let whoever know you want some of her thing for the project before they are discarded and gone forever.
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