Memory quilt from flannel shirts
 

I made a memory lap quilt for my mother-in-law from plaid flannel shirts and a bathrobe that belonged to my father-in-law. I bought additional flannel solids and small prints to mix with the plaids. The block is from the "Scraps and Shirttails" book by Bonnie Hunter. I set it on point and added the applique of burr oak leaves. These were traced from some of the huge old oaks on their property. On the back with the label I included a pocket from one of the shirts he wore frequently.

Beautiful! I love that pattern, and your flannels are perfect for it.

Wow this is beautiful! You did a wonderful job. I'm sure your MIL will love having it to snuggle.

Oh that turned out just lovely!

very special and kind

very nicely done... i really like the addition of the oak leaves

You are awesome! This is very special and unique.

Really nice. A great use of the fabrics. Thanks for sharing.

You've done a great job on a special quilt. :)

You did a great job on this beautiful memory quilt! It will be cherished!

What a great design! Well done.

Oh what a beautiful quilt, love everything about it!!

beautiful, what a nice memory

Very nice design.

Very manly....you did a great job:)

Beautiful! How very thoughtful I know she'll love it

what a beautiful job you did, I know your MIL will cherish this:)

very nice......

Beautiful!! Great design and Colors. I am sure she loved it.

What a sweet, thoughtful gift for her. You did a beautiful job and the comfort and solace it will give her is priceless.

Great job! Love the colors!

Teacup it's beautiful. The oak leaves are such a special addition. It is one of the nicest memory quilts I have seen. I am sure it will bring her both beauty and comfort.

What a great memory quilt, I am sure your mother in law loves it.

Very nice and it must be precious to her.

A beautiful memory quilt for your DMIL!

A beautiful reminder!

Wonderful memory quilt!!!!

You did a great job on that.

Your quilt made me cry. Your love and thoughtfulness for you MIL is awesome. You did such a wonderfully creative design, too!

Beautiful! What comfort it will bring.

It looks really nice and what a great gift of remberence.

What a fantastic memory quilt! Great job. You're a wonderful Daughter in law!

All elements of this quilt work together beautifully to become a treasured remembrance of your friend's husband. Great job!

One of the nicest memory quilts I have seen! You are a special DDIL!!!

Very nice quilt. I am sure your MIL will feel so close to your FIL when she stays warm with this beautiful quilt. How nice of you to do this for her and thank you for sharing.

What a nice DIL you are and what a beautiful quilt! Those leaves are wonderful and so special. She must be enormously pleased.

Super job! Knowing those shirts kept her husband warm and now keeping her warm. What a treasure! Brings tears! Tissues anyone?

What a wonderful thing to do for your mother in law -- I suspect when she is missing her husband the most, she'll wrap herself up in it as it will be the closest thing to a hug from him.....at least, that's what I'd do. You're a lovely person to do this for her!

What a great memory quilt and so nice of you to make for her.