Secret Garden quilt from a 2001 "Quick Quilts" for my SIL. July 14 she had a basement fire in which smoke permeated the rest of the house. She was in essence getting a whole new house. August 14 she had a heart attack, had a stent, several problems including COPD, afib, etc., but was released the following Monday and passed away within 36 hours. She received the quilt on Monday, and we talked Tuesday night, 6 hours before she passed away. "I love it. Can I used it? Can I wash it?" The quilt will be on display [surprised me ... guess that is being done now?] and buried [which I did request] with her. I used scrap fabrics and some from my mom's stash who SIL knew well. It meant a lot to her ... even if for just a day. I copied some ideas for the label from some board members.

I ove it and also the sentiment that went with this quilt. She will cherish it always,

That is very special.......

How wonderful of you to make her the quilt and what a precious memory of her last hours. So sorry for your loss. God bless you and your family.

A lovely quilt & beautiful story. Thank you for sharing it with us. God bless you.

Your quilt is beautiful. My condolences for you loss. May your memories be sweet treasures.

It's beautiful and she has it forever with her. So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.

So sorry for the loss of you SIL/friend. What a sad turn of events. The quilt is beautiful and it brought her comfort during her last day on earth, which was its intention. May she rest in peace.

I am so sorry for you loss. What a beautiful gift for her to take to Heaven with her!

I am so sorry for your loss.

Love the colors

Very special

Oh, my, so sorry for your loss. What a lovely way to put her to rest with something made with love.

Hugs!

The quilt is beautiful! ((((((hugs)))))) Sorry to hear of your loss!

I’m sorry for your loss. What a precious quilt. It’s beautiful.

You genuine concern and gift is heart warming. So sorry for your loss. How many of us get 6 hours with a friend!! Peace to you and your family!

You gave her so much happiness before she slipped away. Your wording was so lovely.
Sympathy to you and all who loved her

so sorry for your loss, but so glad you have a wonderful memory to treasure of her, and that your SIL felt so loved and cared for by you. Take care.

So sorry for the loss. Sounds like you two had a wonderful friendship as well.

Pretty.

Very beautiful and also the story

My deepest sympathy for your loss of a friend. She is probably showing it off to the angels right now!

Thank you all for your kind words.