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    Old 12-09-2010, 03:56 PM
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    Sorry to hear of your loss. Will be praying for you and your family.
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    Old 12-09-2010, 04:23 PM
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    [quote=susiequilt]If time and money is your problem you might consider making no sew fleece throws this year. There are so many beautiful pieces of fleece to match what ever a person interests are.

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    http://collectibles.about.com/od/val...leecethrow.htm

    JoAnns has their fleece on sale this time of year so I think you can make them for less than $10 each and they are so easy you could do them in less than a day each.
    Next year you could make a regular quilt for each during the year.

    I agree - this is a wonderful idea. You certainly don't need the added stress of finishing projects right now & working on them during the year may be very theraputic for you. My heart aches for you - losing parents is one of life's hardest thing to get through. Be good to yourself.
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    Old 12-09-2010, 05:29 PM
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    I'm sorry for your troubles. Hugs and prayers are coming your way!
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    Old 12-09-2010, 06:11 PM
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    So sorry for both of your losses...and so close together...I hope you do get the Christmas quilts done...but if for some reason you can't I am sure that giving IOU's instead would be totally understood...try not to put too much pressure on yourself at this time...you are grieving and need to take time for that and make sure you get lots of rest....just do what you can...and the rest can be done after the holidays.
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    Old 12-10-2010, 03:50 AM
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    Qbee, I fully understand your sorrow. 10 years ago I lost my mother and sister within five weeks. And, strangely, my mom passed on Dec. 9th which happened to be the same day my father passed 54 years earlier.
    I would not stress out over the quilts. Your family, above all else, understand the situation. You can always have Christmas later when everyone is feeling better. Suggestions above are good. Take your time, move as the spirit leads you. God Bless you!
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    Old 12-10-2010, 04:09 AM
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    Sending prayers for peace and comfort. Judy
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    Old 12-10-2010, 04:24 AM
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    I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I lost both of my parents in a very short time recently and it is difficult. I think that I would tell your family that you just can't "do" Christmas in the regular way this year. Just don't hurry and rush your quilts. Christmas is about family and being together and not about the gifts. Explain to all of them that making their quilts this winter will be your "grief therapy". As you stitch you can think about your family past and how these quilts will be a bridge to the family future. Christmas Blessings to all.
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    Old 12-10-2010, 04:56 AM
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    So sorry for your loss.
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    Old 12-10-2010, 05:28 AM
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    Give yourself a hug from me. We feel for you as we are dealing with grief and loss this year too. I agree with all the suggestions posted so far. Tying or tacking with your machine is a quick way to hold your sandwich together. You can use a soft blanket (old or new) or something like warm and natural and it can be tied pretty far apart. Folding the back over the edge is pretty and fast. If possible, allow enough for a double layer of fabric or your edge will fray out within just a few years.

    Rag directions have already been given. Good luck! I would help you if I were closer.
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    Old 12-10-2010, 05:28 AM
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    Thanks so much everyone. As usual ya'll have been my major support! I already have the fabric so the expenses are over. It is the time that will be and issue and I agree with ya'll in that if I can't get them all done, they will just have to understand. THANKS!!!
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