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    Old 02-24-2014, 11:52 AM
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    this is really wonderful... such a sweet memory for kids and grandkids.... I hope it was therapy for you too.
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    Old 02-24-2014, 12:13 PM
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    Sorry to hear about your husband. I still missmine and he died more than 20 years ago! It is good to see that you are giving your children and grandchildren of remeberance of thier dad/grandfather. I'm sure they will cherish the quilt that you are making for them. I wish I was into quilting when my mom dies, I could've used her clothing for quilts for me, my siblings and her grandchildren. I do have a jean jacket that she used to wear that has worn out, so I'm making it into a car quilt for one of my nieces - I'm sure she'll appreciate it. She doesn't know that I had the jean jacket from her grandma, so it will be a surprise for her and something special for her.
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    Old 02-24-2014, 12:32 PM
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    The quilt you shared in the picture is perfect for the family. Such a masculine pattern...I can imagine they will feel a hug when they wrap themselves with their quilt. I know you miss your husband very much.

    Yesterday was 2 years since my hubby passed, and all of his shirts are still in his closet. I haven't been able to do anything with them yet. Maybe I can now after seeing yours.
    Less than a year before that, our 50 yr old son died from a stroke and I have nothing of his to use for making a keepsake. He and his wife lived in another state. They had no children.
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    Old 02-24-2014, 02:50 PM
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    What a nice remembrance! What a nice tribute. I am sorry about your husband.
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    Old 02-24-2014, 02:59 PM
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    It really made me feel good that I may have inspired you..It has given me so much comfort to do this..I can't wait to finish them and have one to wrap around me.....Let me know if you get started ...Sorry for your loss...
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    The quilt you shared in the picture is perfect for the family. Such a masculine pattern...I can imagine they will feel a hug when they wrap themselves with their quilt. I know you miss your husband very much.

    Yesterday was 2 years since my hubby passed, and all of his shirts are still in his closet. I haven't been able to do anything with them yet. Maybe I can now after seeing yours.
    Less than a year before that, our 50 yr old son died from a stroke and I have nothing of his to use for making a keepsake. He and his wife lived in another state. They had no children.
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    Old 02-24-2014, 04:49 PM
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    So sorry for your loss. Wish I would have known to do this with my fathers shirts. What a wonderful memory !!!
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    Old 02-24-2014, 05:11 PM
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    I;m so sorry for your loss. Those quilts will be a nice way to mememorialize your DH for your kids and grandkids. Nice!!
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    Old 02-24-2014, 05:27 PM
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    Beautiful way to remember him, sorry for your loss. I too am working on my deceased hubby's shirts into quits for family members. It took me 2 years before I could work with them. Now I just didn't know he had so many shirts.
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    Old 02-24-2014, 07:16 PM
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    Thank you, Buzzy Bee.
    ~Janice
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    Old 02-24-2014, 07:59 PM
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    Great idea! I'm sure these lap quilts will bring them comfort.
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