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Old 12-28-2012, 06:15 AM
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Anytime someone in this area dies and was a quilter there are quilts displayed at the reviewal. A great tribute .
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I have heard of this being done before and think it is a wonderful idea. So sorry for your loss.
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Had 2 quilter friends pass this year and at both wakes the families had a beautiful display of their quilts. This was so nice for them as I am sure they would have wanted this
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Old 12-28-2012, 07:47 AM
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A great tribute to her!!

I wonder if more quilters would have this if they had a say in how their funeral went.
Just let your wishes be known ..... starting now!
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Old 12-29-2012, 04:37 AM
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What sweet memories. Something to hold tight to when missing them gets rough.
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Old 12-29-2012, 04:47 AM
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I have told my family that when I pass this mortal coil, I want my memory quilt (designed by me , 35 blocks representing a part of my life) on my casket, no flowers are even necessary. I then want my casket flanked by the quilts I got from my mother and my grandmother - the three generations of quilters.

Yes, QuiltE, I have been doing just that- I think some people think it is maudlin, but I think it is so very warm and comforting. Edie
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Old 12-29-2012, 04:52 AM
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I think that was lovely! Whata way to show and share the love back to her by displaying the love she gave to them In her quilts.!
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Old 12-29-2012, 05:10 AM
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I have told my family that when I pass this mortal coil, I want my memory quilt (designed by me , 35 blocks representing a part of my life) on my casket, no flowers are even necessary. I then want my casket flanked by the quilts I got from my mother and my grandmother - the three generations of quilters.

Yes, QuiltE, I have been doing just that- I think some people think it is maudlin, but I think it is so very warm and comforting. Edie
I think it's a perfect thing to do.
And wonderful that you are including your Mother's and Grandmother's work too!!

Perhaps be sure that all are well labelled, so that when the time comes, your family have no questions as to which quilts are to be used, as well as knowing any stories that go with them.
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Old 12-29-2012, 05:25 AM
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We saw this at a funeral for a dear lady. It was a wonderful tribute.
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Old 12-29-2012, 05:34 AM
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When my Mom died I had to call all the family & friends. Along with that call I asked them to bring the quilts she had made for them to Mom's service. We had quilts traveling in cars and planes.

The funeral director said he'd never seen such a colorful funeral.

Mom was buried with pieces of her unfinished GFG and her favorite (very well used) pin cushion.

All of her daughters received a piece of Mom's hand pieced, unfinished GFG.

Mom would have been pleased.
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