Yes, let the family know that this was their mother's last quilt. They will derive comfort knowing that she had worked on it. And they will also appreciate your diligence in completing it for her.

I agree with letting them know now and I admire your generosity about the payment part.

I agree!

what better way than to display her final works! contact them!

I agree, I would give it to them also. I had a friend that passed away b4 she finished a quilt that I had shown her how to make, It was b4 I had my gammill, so I had it quilted for the family and entered it in the local quilt show, it got a red ribbon and the family was so pleased. I am sure they would like to display it.

Very Sad, Yes contact them as they would probably love to display it with Her other Favorites

I agree. I have 5 quilts here for a lady who called me yesterday and told me she has bone cancer. She is worried about paying me for the quilts and the doctor told her she has about 18 months to live. I told her I don't want the money I just want her to have the quilts to give her family.She said she was going to a better place where she will be in no more pain so she is going to be OK. I lost my 41 years old son on Sept. 16th this year and I treasure everything I have of his. I still have his report cards from school and he was into woodworking in the last few years and I have a lot of that. Her family will treasure her quilt.

I would give the quilt to them a couple days after the service, etc. I make quilts for our church...Sympathy quilts. (They give a quilt to the family.) In one case, there were two daughters. I have gotten sooooo many "Thank You" cards from the recipients and the joy they brought them. Just think....This is even a greater joy to know their mother made the quilt

I'm sitting here crying! So nice to be a part of such a thoughtful, caring group. Bless you all! If it was my mother I would want the last quilt she made ASAP.

I vote for taking it to the family, if you know where they are, or calling. If you can't get ahold of them that way, call the funeral home and tell them what you have. They'll help you.

If my mother died, and someone had her last quilt and it was her best, I'd want to see it and touch it and hold it.............................