Yesterday, I asked for prayer for my grieving sister, whose fiancee just passed away in a motorcycle accident. I've been quilting through my grief today when it struck me to make a quilt for my sister. I've been soaking up my DH's hugs since the accident but her sweet love is no longer there to hold her in her sorrow. A quilt would mean so much to her.

Her favorite animal is an owl. I'd like to do a quilt with his picture in the center block and then some owl blocks surrounding it. A while back I saw a pic of an owl block and thought of her but never acted on it. Also, wondering if anyone has any patterns for hugging owls. Any help would be appreciated. The quilting would be so therapeutic for me right now and I know the end result would greatly comfort my sister. Thank you for any help you can offer.

I am an owl person also. I'm sorry to hear of your sisters misfortune. In my younger years my DH and I rode bikes. It is much too dangerous on the roads today so we gave it up. I found these which made me smile and may help her.http://www.hancocks-paducah.com/Item...Fabric--m-2710 and these blocks
http://www.quilterswarehouse.com/p-1...bage-rose.aspx

www.silverliningsoriginals.com has some lovely wild life pp patterns.

My symapthies and best wishes to your sister. I think a quilt is a wonderful idea.

So sorry for your family,,,,
Here is a link for some beautiful fabric. I purchased it, washed and ironed it already..its so worth the price $2.99 a yard!
http://www.corinthianmills.com/cn0064.html

Here's an owl pattern I purchased recently. Scroll down...

http://www.louisestudio.com/qpatterns.html

I am so sorry for you family's loss. A quilt sounds like a wonderful idea.

I wish I could help but I do not have any Owl fabric. God bless you and your sister.

My heart goes out to your sister and you. Two weeks ago sunday, my dh was in a motorscooter accident, he is in rehab now with 5 broken ribs, scapula and broken ankle.
A quilt will be a wonderful thing , for both of you. Hugs

Thanks so much everyone! I hadn't thought of using owl fabric but they're so cute. I think they'd make adorable borders and a great backing.