What a wonderful sharing thread!
I made my in-laws a 'family quilt' - El Burns' Four Sisters pattern using the favorite colors of each of their 4 children, and set with my in laws' 2 favorite colors. The label was a block with hearts of each fabric appliqued and each family member's name embroidered next to their heart.
My MIL was nearly blind but she would run her fingers over those hearts and the letters of the names for hours. She could see the colors of the quilt.
I was a very novice quilter at the time, and there was certainly an angel helping me with their quilt. I was surprised and honored when my FIL asked to drape her coffin with their quilt at her funeral. My MIL's coffin had a little drawer where we could tuck mementos for her - she has a duplicate quilt label from me.
My FIL wants us to drape his when the time comes. Thank you helping me recall these memories.