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Hi,
I just joined this board enjoying the post and pictures, I have quilted for over 3 years but for a year have slowed down and I am trying to get back to it My daughter at the age of 34 died she quilting and was my best friend it has been hard, she has 2 girls but they dont want to sew yet...I got her machine and material and some she had cut out...it is hard to start any yet but want to for the granddaughters..this site is inspiring me...thanks

Welcome from upstate NY where it's cold and sleeting. For whatever reason you are here, welcome.

Welcome from Central California. Be patient with yourself; you will quilt when the time is right. It is very hard to loose a child and healing comes slow.

Welcome from Vermont. This board will help you with all the cheer and wisdom it has from all over the world. May you find comfort and peace and sharing and caring here.

Hi Alice,
My deepest condolences on your loss. You will find inspiration and friendships here.

Welcome to the board. So sorry for your loss. I can't imagine losing a child. So, for now hang out with us here while you begin to heal and the mood will come to return to quilting. I hope your grandkids will someday pick up her pieces and begin their own legacy. How about showing us some things you or she quilted?

Hello from New York State. I too am so sorry for the passing of your daughter. You will love this message board. It's the best one I know of. Lots of helpful, friendly, people.

welcome from long island.

Welcome from South Louisiana. I haven't lost a child, but I lost both my sisters. Once there was 3 and now there's just me. My heart goes out to you. If you start on some of her sewing, you might feel like she is standing there with you. I know that when you can start on it, she will be happy.

I'm sorry for the loss of your daughter. I have a son who served twice in Afghanistan, and I was so afraid he would be killed. Thankfully, he came home physically whole, but mentally broken with PTSD from doing things he really didn't want to do. That was a few years ago, and he is much better today, although he is still in therapy.
Also, I am western NC, as well. I live in Buncombe County.

Welcome to QB from FL. This is a friendly, helpful place. It's sad and horrific to have a child die, no matter the age, but you are making good progress if you're thinking about using her machine and teaching her girls when they're ready! Try to find some joy in each day.

Welcome from Central Ohio! I'm so very sorry for your loss. I'm glad that you are thinking about working on some of her projects. It may be therapeutic for you when you are ready. As another poster said, it would also be wonderful for her kids to have something from both of you. Enjoy the board. There is a lot going on, lots of great quilts posted, and lots of friendly people willing to provide input or just chat.

I am so sorry about your dd. But welcome and I hope you find solace and inspiration from the board.

So sorry for your loss! Welcome from Michigan.

:) welcome from se TX -- so sorry for your loss

I cannot imagine the pain you must be in. I hope I never feel what you must be going through. You lost not only a daughter but it sounds like a dear friend. I pray for you and your two granddaughters. I hope in time you heart will heal although it will never be the same. I am glad you are using the board. Lots of great people on here.

Hello and welcome! So sorry for your loss of your beloved daughter. Big hugs to you!
Hope you find this place of camaraderie and info. We're here to encourage you, and share lots of info. Looking forward to seeing your creative projects!

Hello and welcome aboard. Sorry to hear of your loss. The members on this board are so inspiring and talented. Lots of great helpful info here. May every stitch you sew bring healing.

I'm so very sorry you lost your precious daughter and friend. My heart aches for you. I think you'll feel a special closeness to her when you touch and use her machine that she enjoyed. May you find healing as you create new things and handle old ones. Love Zo from Maryland

Welcome from Arizona

Welcome from NE Ohio. So sorry for you loss.

Welcome from western NY and happy quilting :)