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Hi, ladies:

I finally finished three small quilts using my dad's shirts. My dad passed away last year. I posted a picture here a month ago asked for advice on the color choice of sash fabric. Thanks for all the advise and encouragements you gave me. Making these quilts healing my heart.

Thanks for looking.

My condolences, I lost my dad last year too, and I'm happy it gave you comfort.

Love all three, but I think my favorite is the stars.

You have done a really good job. And it really does heal the heart. You're doing something with his shirts, and that helps your heart. Good for you.

great quilts for warm memories

Such pretty hugs from your Dad. Sorry for your loss....

I took Dad’s old boots home and planted flowers in them. Did the same with Mom’s purse 9 years later. Helped me cope in the first year, then I was ready to discard.

aww they look great! my sympathies on the loss of your father. Right now I am working on some memory quilts of my own

Those are really handsome quilts. I’m so sorry for your loss. My daddy is 83 and the light of my life. I try not to think of losing him, but every time I wash his shirts, you know it goes through my mind after sering all these “Dad’s shirts” memory quilts. (((Hugs)))

Very nice!

Every one is beautiful....so good to hear that making these helped you. My sympathies for your loss.

All of these quilts turned out great. So sorry you lost your Dad.

so sorry to hear about your Dad. Hopefully, touching his shirts helped you heal a little. Very nice quilts and they are so lovely with the sashing.

Your memory quilts are just beautiful! I bet they'll feel like a big warm hug <3 Sewing surely helps mend the soul..

Christine

My condolences to you. Your quilts are lovely!

They are all wonderful and look cozy...what a thoughtful way to remember your father.

Beautiful memory quilts. I would have a hard time choosing a favorite.

My sympathy to you and your family. What beautiful tributes to your dad. I'm glad your quilting journey gave you comfort as you handled the familiar fabric and reminisced about all the good times you had together.

Aww, I'm so sorry you lost your Dad. Love the quilts you made from his things.

Awesome quilts. I love them all.

So sorry you lost your Dad. The quilts are beautiful. I especially love the first one, with the red.

Oh those are lovely. A good way to get another cuddle from someone you love.

All three are lovely, and a tribute to your dad. My condolences to you.

Thanks for all your warm and kind sympathies. I really appreciate that.

What great memories of your dad. My condolences for your loss. You made beautiful quilts!

They look wonderful and I hope they bring peace and comfort.

Oh you did a beautiful job. The new family memories that are created with these memories of the past will be endearing. You should be so pleased with your creativity and effort.

Wonderful way to preserve the shirts and have the memories always close by.

Nice memory quilts.

Very nice quilts. My dad passed away in February this year at 100 and 8 months. However, I did not save his shirts. I really could find ones that were good for quilting. He mainly had golf shirts left and worn them until they were worn out or got stained. He was of the age that you don't throw any thing that may have a useful purpose. He wasn't a hoarder but wow did it take a long time to empty out his house even after the fam went through and took what they wanted. I'll just have to have the memories and pictures. And I'm ok with that. But I do like what you were able to make, thank you for sharing the pictures.

These are all wonderful. You did a great job with them. My condolences on the death of your father. I'm glad you are finding some peace and comfort with your quilting.

Leslie

I have my husbands ashes in his workboots. I think he's more comfosrtable there than in a stuffy urn

What a great way to remember your day. They are all perfect!

Thanks for sharing what you did to honor and remember the loved ones in lives. I am inspired by what you did.

Those are wonderful quilts and will give warm hugs and fond memories to you and your family. Nice job!

what a nice way to preserve memories, well done

sorry for your loss....You,ve made some beautiful memoryquilts to honour him !!!

They are really beautiful. I'm sure they'll give you nice, warm hugs and great memories of your dad. What a nice memorial.

Beautiful!! So sorry for your loss. I have made several quilts for others that have lost a loved one. I think it is such a great idea. I lost my dad last may. I have his clothes waiting, trying to decide what patterns to do. Seeing yours encourages me to get started on his. Thanks for posting!

Great memory quilts.