A quilt for a broken heart and some advise needed.
08-28-2011, 10:01 AM
#62
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I don't think a picture of the dog would hurt her at all, I lost my Yorkie after having him for 13 years, and I had a photo of him on my computer desk, he was my best friend and I miss him a lot and I love looking at his picture and I tell him often that I miss him sooooo much!
08-28-2011, 10:13 AM
#63
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Originally Posted by Carron
A close friend's daughter was going on her daily walk with one of her dogs. While they were out enjoying the secenery the dog fell to the ground and died instantly and the girl had to carry her dead fur baby back to the house.
The vet said that it was a heart attack, the dog was only 5 yrs of age.
Anyway, her mom told me that she liked to curl up on the couch with both dogs and snuggle into a blanket which I was told is very old, worn and has rips and tears in it.
I am making this quilt (mom knows) for her and hopefully she will see fit to use it with her remaining dog.
(pictur of the top which iI finished this morningis is below)
My question is this....do you think it would be a good idea or not to include something about her deceased fur baby. She gave me a picture of him and I could transfer it on to fabric and sew it on the back with the name and dates of birth and death?
Thanks for you opinions!
The vet said that it was a heart attack, the dog was only 5 yrs of age.
Anyway, her mom told me that she liked to curl up on the couch with both dogs and snuggle into a blanket which I was told is very old, worn and has rips and tears in it.
I am making this quilt (mom knows) for her and hopefully she will see fit to use it with her remaining dog.
(pictur of the top which iI finished this morningis is below)
My question is this....do you think it would be a good idea or not to include something about her deceased fur baby. She gave me a picture of him and I could transfer it on to fabric and sew it on the back with the name and dates of birth and death?
Thanks for you opinions!
Shar
08-28-2011, 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Carron
A close friend's daughter was going on her daily walk with one of her dogs. While they were out enjoying the secenery the dog fell to the ground and died instantly and the girl had to carry her dead fur baby back to the house.
The vet said that it was a heart attack, the dog was only 5 yrs of age.
Anyway, her mom told me that she liked to curl up on the couch with both dogs and snuggle into a blanket which I was told is very old, worn and has rips and tears in it.
I am making this quilt (mom knows) for her and hopefully she will see fit to use it with her remaining dog.
(pictur of the top which iI finished this morningis is below)
My question is this....do you think it would be a good idea or not to include something about her deceased fur baby. She gave me a picture of him and I could transfer it on to fabric and sew it on the back with the name and dates of birth and death?
Thanks for you opinions!
The vet said that it was a heart attack, the dog was only 5 yrs of age.
Anyway, her mom told me that she liked to curl up on the couch with both dogs and snuggle into a blanket which I was told is very old, worn and has rips and tears in it.
I am making this quilt (mom knows) for her and hopefully she will see fit to use it with her remaining dog.
(pictur of the top which iI finished this morningis is below)
My question is this....do you think it would be a good idea or not to include something about her deceased fur baby. She gave me a picture of him and I could transfer it on to fabric and sew it on the back with the name and dates of birth and death?
Thanks for you opinions!
Some people do keep the memories of their pets closer than others, even keeping the ashes, etc. I had a parrot, Caesar, who lived with me for 26 years. I would have loved it if someone had done a quilt with his picture on it for me. I think she would love having her little dogs photos on that quilt, and I think you are an angel for doing this for her.
08-28-2011, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by hopetoquilt
Beautiful quilt. Perhaps you could needle turn applique picture label onto back of finished quilt so she can remove if upsetting. I also would omit dates. Picture and name is perfect.
08-28-2011, 11:00 AM
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Location: Warrensburg, MO
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Originally Posted by wvdek
I started crying, how awful. How sad.
Beautiful quilt and I know she will shed many tears while curled up in it, but also will heal.
Yes, I think a picture added to the label would be appropriate. Maybe add the Rainbow Bridge poem to it.
Beautiful quilt and I know she will shed many tears while curled up in it, but also will heal.
Yes, I think a picture added to the label would be appropriate. Maybe add the Rainbow Bridge poem to it.
08-28-2011, 11:00 AM
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Location: Warrensburg, MO
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Originally Posted by wvdek
I started crying, how awful. How sad.
Beautiful quilt and I know she will shed many tears while curled up in it, but also will heal.
Yes, I think a picture added to the label would be appropriate. Maybe add the Rainbow Bridge poem to it.
Beautiful quilt and I know she will shed many tears while curled up in it, but also will heal.
Yes, I think a picture added to the label would be appropriate. Maybe add the Rainbow Bridge poem to it.
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