This has been a very informative thread. I Hope to make a memory quilt for my 2 nieces and nephew. My sister-in-law has not given me my brother's clothing yet. When she does I will use some of this information. I also love the picture that hopetoquilt posted. I have to look up jacob's ladder. Sorry for your loss meyert, I have been told that making a memory quilt is therapeutic. We will see.