Originally Posted by sewmuchmore
How about a memory quilt. Using pictures of her husband, children and grandchildren. It willl be less likely to go missing.
If the MIL asked & offered to buy the fabric the pattern calls for, that is what you should do, & like most on here said, you never know if it might be needed.
But I really agree w/several idea of the pics on it. 2 reasons - It is less likely that someone will want pics of people they don't know, plus it might give her a nice feeling to be looking at people - especially if there are pics of children on it.
Perhaps just simple 8-10" pic sq. blocks, alternated w/a sq. of bright flowers (if she liked them) could be made & just tied in each corner. The idea of a textured fabric is great. This would also be a simple, quick quilt to get done - this obviously isn't going to be your favorite project to work on - so the quicker, the better.
Best idea of all - while you are making this one, keep telling yourself you are doing this for DH's grandmother & your love for HIM. It's difficult to have such bitter feelings about someone, & I hope eventually you find peace within yourself about the whole thing - lifes too short to carry around bitterness - I know - I'm 77 yrs old & try to cherish everyone in my life - (even thou I too have a relative who is SOOOO difficult to even 'like')
Good luck on the quilt & hope it turns out to be peaceful project for you.
Have a blessed day & try to let this quilt be filled w/love (for DH at least)