I am reading all the threads and I have tears in my eyes and a smile on my face at the same time reading so many wonderful stories and different views and thoughts about a casket quilt. I can't think of anything more perfect!!! I recently thought of doing the same for my mother who was very ill in the hospital this summer. Although she is home again and doing much better (Thank God) t is something I still would like to do for her and now after reading this will probably do for my father and think about for myself and my family. It is such a nice thought and so much more personable and meaningful. I too believe flowers and funerals are so over priced and the flowers do not last long. Plus my theory is I'd much rather give and receive flowers when I am alive and can enjoy them, not after the fact. I gave my mother the second quilt I ever made 7 years ago and she loved it. This is the quilt I was thinking about for when that day comes. I wanted it to cover her in her casket and have her buried with it so that she always has my arms wrapped around her. Hate to think about that day but it is the inevitable
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