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Originally Posted by cackie88

What a good idea, I also donate fabric I will not use to a local group that does charity quilts. They take even the smallest scraps. I go through my fabric and always find pieces I can not figure out why I bought and know I won't use. Makes me feel better about it all.

What is the floral wreath pattern you have pictured, beautiful.

The floral wreath pattern can be found at.
http://www.mhquiltdesigns.com/

I believe it was yesterday on here that someone mentioned "PASSAGE QUILTS" meaning basically the same thing. What a great idea.

That is a wonderful project as is Project Linus.
Would you post a larger picture of your avatar. It is beautiful.

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Originally Posted by jaciqltznok

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Originally Posted by Barb130

Has anyone heard of this? A friend was told about this from a Chaplin at the hospital. The donated quilt goes to a terminally ill patient in their last days. After the person passes, the quilt is given to the family. I think this is such a wonderful idea.
I had never heard of this till yesterday.
I donate quilts to Project Linus. Now I also donate to this cause.

yep..I sew for a children's hospice...sadly we make them about 15 quilts a year! of course this is the ONLY children's only hospice in this area so we get kids from many counties. BUT, it is still so sad...

Yes, this is a wonderful program. I am a former Volunteer Coordinator for Hospices.... your hours of preparation for your quilts/throws is a tremendous asset for the Hospice... I had many who made them for our patients and you need to contact the Volunteer Coordinator of your local Hospice. She will be delighted to have you on the role!!!! The Families of the Patients will appreciate this lifetime gift from you...

For those who want a smaller project, there is also a need for tiny items for pabies who do not survive. Families are left with wrapping their little one in tissues etc so a tiny blanket would be nice especially preemie size. There are some who knit a tiny hat and rose. The rose goes to the family as a rememberance

I'm so glad you made this posting. I know of someone right now that should get a quilt like this. I think this will be my next project. Thanks!!

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Originally Posted by ontheriver

I did something like this for my husband. I made a signature quilt for him to take to chemo treatments because he got so cold. All his friends and family signed it, some wrote little messages to him. It reminded him of all the people who loved him. But sadly with mesothelioma there is no cure and he passed away. I did not keep the quilt, it went with him to continue to keep him warm and keep his friends with him.

So sorry about your husband! What a neat idea, my husband has recently been diagnosed with lung cancer that has mets to brain, spine, and pelvis. He is currently undergoing radiation, but monday has to get a medi-port for chemo beginning on July 27. I'm going to make him one. Thanks for idea!

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Originally Posted by cactusmomma

That is a wonderful project as is Project Linus.
Would you post a larger picture of your avatar. It is beautiful.

Thank you,
Here is the pic. if I did this right. lol

Floral Wreath

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Our quilt guild is very active in giving to Hospice, which treats the end of life patients. It gives you a very feeling when down the time road, the family happens to see you somewhere and they thank you...Linda