Originally Posted by Marmie
This isn't really a quilting question.But it does have to do with quilts. I recently lost my mother. I had made several quilts for her. My sister has them right now but would like me to come get them.Has anyone else made special quilts for a loved one and gotten them back when they pass away? I just don't know that I want them. Or maybe it's just too soon. One is a Picture quilt, with pictures of her and family. Another is one of sun bonnet Sues and Sams representing all 8 of her children and a couple in the center for her and my father. The second was used at her viewing. I'm wondeering if I should give them away or wait to see if in time it won't hurt so badly to see them. I don't know if anyone else would actually want them. Any advice or similar stories would be greatly appreciated.
Marmie, shortly after I learned to quilt, I made a lap quilt for my dear FIL. It was made from a kit and had farm scenes on it...perfect for a retired farmer. After he passed away, the family gave it back to me, and I gladly accepted it. What makes it so special is that, when I gave it to him, he was so pleased and proud of it. He related that when his youngest sister died, there were some quilts and other handiwork she had made, and his mother gave everything away, not even offering any to my FIL, so this one item I made for him is very special...and my youngest grandson likes to curl up under it when he is tired. His middle name is in honor of his great-grandpa...Anthony.