Originally Posted by
delma_paulk
Morbid or not, we are all faced with this fate. Some families find it comforting, some not so much, I guess. I am thinking of making my own....got a pattern in mind, but who should get it? I have 4 girls and helped raise one gdaughter and did raise one grandson. So I need to think this some more, I guess.
My aunt's daughter draped a quilt she made for her (made for the dau) over her casket and it was quite lovely and well received. I think its a wonderful idea and a great memory for a loved one.
delma
That is my plan also. I have my quilt made already - my Memory Quilt. Then in lieu of flowers I am going to have my most treasured quilts (that I have made) and the quilts I received from my mother and my grandmother flanking the casket. Each quilt will be labeled so people can see who made them and then there will be the book that I made with my Memory Quilt. Then they all will be given to my son and his family. I don't think anything that we plan is morbid. What's the old saying "My Quilt - My Rules"! Edie