Definitely put in writing your wishes for passing along your quilts and anything else you have a special request about. Then, make copies and give a copy of the paper along with a picture of the item to the person who is to get it upon your death. Your husband may not be here to carry out your wishes. You may consider passing along your treasures NOW, so you'll have the joy of seeing for yourself the happiness it brings to your loved ones to have them. A person's wishes are often not carried out upon his or her death, no matter who is requested to do it.