shawnan

For the scarves, here is an idea.

Since the family was most likely to see the scarves "scrunched" up rather than flat, what about putting loops (like belt loops on pants) onto a square and then slip the scarf through the loops and tie the scarf. I am picturing about an 8" square and put the loops near the sides and in the upper one third of the block and then after the scarf is through the loops it becomes the color and makes it dimensional. You could color coordinate the background block with the scarf, or use the same for all the scarves.

It can be tied and then removed for washing, or it could be tacked down on the block to be more permanent. If the scarf is extra long it could be cut in half.

P.S. I'll be making 4 memory quilts this year from my dad's clothing for myself and 3 brothers. I'm going to use the disappearing 9-patch pattern and make them lap size. Too bad he didn't wear scarves so I could try out my idea.