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07-18-2011, 04:05 AM

#21

SEW

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You actually probably could quilt your headstone. My FIL was an artist and when he passed away, My mother had one of his drawings laser etched into the headstone. It was very neat!

07-18-2011, 04:32 AM

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HisPatchwork

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Quote:

Originally Posted by frauhahn

Actually, when my sister died many years ago, my bil had a quilt etched into the headstone. So-it isn't too far off. . .

I have seen other pictures put on a headstone..ie: a truck, tractor, farm spread, portrait photo...I think it would be a wonderful idea to put a favorite quilt block on it. {or picture of a vintage machine if you are a collector..now is the time to plan ahead}

07-18-2011, 04:40 AM

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Longarm

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What is the name of the calendar? I think that sounds like a great item for my sewing room.

I have had different day ones in the past, Maxine was a favorite, and she sometimes made me LOL when I changed the date.

Longarm

07-18-2011, 04:56 AM

#24

Greenheron

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Saw a headstone in (our) Pisgah Cemetary:

Certified Ford Mechanic

07-18-2011, 05:56 AM

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Homespun

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Hee, hee, a good chuckle!

07-18-2011, 06:00 AM

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CLMQuilter

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I thought of an Idea have a head stone that says here lays a Quilter with a slot in the top that says deposit fabric and tools here. lol

07-18-2011, 06:05 AM

#27

Wunder-Mar

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:lol: - this has already gone out to the three guilds I belong to ...

THANKS FOR THE LAUGH - I am actually almost out the door on my way to a funeral of a dear (quilting) friend.

07-18-2011, 06:22 AM

#28

Favorite Fabrics

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How 'bout...

Just get a simple rectangular headstone.

Quilt yourself some removable covers for it.

Maybe... one for each season. Then in your will, whoever gets most of your remaining $$ (what you haven't spent on fabric) has to go and change the cover each season.

Might guarantee you three "visits" the first year, at least...

And the covers of course will be washable.

And unique!

:idea:

07-18-2011, 06:22 AM

#29

grannyQ

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On our headstone's, we had them engrave quilt blocks by my name and a barn & silo on my DH. It look's quite nice.

07-18-2011, 06:31 AM

#30

Edie

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I think it is the epitome of respect and love for the one who has died. I would love people to know that I loved quilting when I was alive - I will be buried at Fort Snelling National Cemetery with my husband and they have just white headstones - Edie