This is for a friend, whose baby boy passed away recently. They work with our indigenous community, and everyone sat and made these pieces together. I sewed the bit on, then the panels together. I added the elephants, as his mother is of Indian heritage. Another co worker is embroidering his name on the top.
Thanks for looking.

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I am so sorry for their loss. I hope your Earth Blanket brings some healing

beautiful handwork for such a sad time. i am curious as to the origin of "earth" blanket...?

very pretty, so sweet of ya'll to make it for her.

An earth blanket was made by some Australian Aboriginal groups to wrap a dead person in. Some bodies were placed in particular trees, others in sacred places.
The blankets were made of possum skin, bark or kangaroo hides. Some were marked, others were left plain.
Now, some decorate the coffin with handprints, symbols, emu feathers etc.

That is beautifal. So thoughtful. :thumbup:

Wow what a wonderful quilt and precious memory. thank you for sharing!