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11-03-2010, 06:31 AM

#71

debbiemoo

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I have to agree with the ladies here. Hold off on the memory quilt. We will keep you in our prayers!

11-03-2010, 06:37 AM

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jdeery

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I don't think a memory quilt is a good idea just now. I think
if you make her a nice lap quilt for herself, and a nice basket
to go with it, Maybe eventually you could make one, but
even have her involved with it, as part of the healing.

11-03-2010, 06:42 AM

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OmaForFour

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I totally agree with SadieMae!

11-03-2010, 06:49 AM

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Nancy11442

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I agree. She isn't ready for the memories yet. Maybe someday....

11-03-2010, 06:49 AM

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yourstrulyquilts

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sahm4605

what is a comfort quilt? one made with bits of her cloths? or just a pretty quilt that is good for cuddling?

Yes, just a pretty cuddle quilt, maybe even tied so as to give it better lost and softness.
My condolences to the family.

11-03-2010, 06:54 AM

#76

jpmaroni

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What a wonderful person you are to want to create something for her. Comfort is most important at this time.

11-03-2010, 07:01 AM

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lillybeck

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No memory quilt right now. There have been two suicides in my family and it takes a lot longer to get over than a normal death.

11-03-2010, 07:11 AM

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bob1414

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Not now...........

11-03-2010, 07:13 AM

#79

Kutnso

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Your Avatar quilt is beautifull. You must have paper pieced it??? For a more or less newbie you certainly did a wonderful job. Do you mind sharing where I could purchase the pattern???
Keep up the good work, Kutnso

11-03-2010, 07:21 AM

#80

Jude

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sahm4605

I think that I will give my bro a call and see if he can get a couple of good pics of her for a memory quilt for maybe next Christmas. I think that a cuddle quilt will work good now. I think when I call him I will ask him what colors she likes. Or if he knows what colors her mom likes. I have a quilt top done that I wasn't sure who to give it to yet and might just use that top if he thinks she will like the colors. It is actually my avatar quilt.thank you all for the help. I will aslo see if I can get a couple of her shirts that my sil remembers most or likes and use them for the memory quilt for her. if my bro thinks it is a good idea. I just want to get something done by tomorrow night because I am leaving at around 6:30 am to drive to OK for the funeral.

Colors don't matter and men don't know very much about the process. Just finish what you have and present it to your SIL; she'll love that you care enough. Comfort quilts are beautiful and well received "just because". (I still don't know what an "avatar" quilt is. Do I need to know?)