and I said sure. She has not made too many, and they have been traditional type quilts. She trusted my vision -even if all the stripes were not the same size-and came up with a pleasing pattern. Each stripe has a decorative embroidery stitch down the seam. Really makes a nice look.
This first one was for the Mom of the person. Was done and given for Mother's Day. The Dad-who was the person who asked for the quilts-called my friend the day after, and told her this. He had come home from an errand, and found his wife sitting, wrapped in the quilt. She said to him it was just like being hugged by her son. Now, can you get any greater pleasure in creating something than that? It makes me smile every time I think of it.Jo
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Hi Jo,
These quilts are always treasured. You've done a wonderful job. I'm in the middle of doing my Father's memory quilt for Mum. Only have the borders to do. Love and blessings Chris
234497Happy tears spring to my eyes, how wonderful to give such great pleasure to someone in pain! Thanks for sharing this lovely story! Hugs Sally
24342Jo, thanks for sharing this special and touching story - I have a quilt that was made by the CUTE family members to honor my Mother (Miss Loretta) that I wrap myself in all the time - it does help - believe me. THANKS.
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by ansalu
21 May 2011
This quilt is really awesome and a wonderful memory for your mother.
Greetings, Bettina
211079Now that is a GREAT story. What a great idea and the result is awesome.
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15982That is a wonderful gift and you did a fantastic job with your vision. I too have made and quilted several quilts from clothing of someone who has passed. You both did a beautiful job.
23222Great sounds like something I made for my Best Friends daughter whos gramma passed I made her a quilt of all her grammas clothing it brought her to tears but to this day she still has it Love your story :))))))))))))))))
2135Well i am sitting here thousands of miles away and i to am smiling !!wwwway to go Jo!!!carolyn
360644Jo, what a wonderful way to use , clothing for a quilt. Well done. You did a fantastic job. Thanks so much for sharing. hugs Yvonne
132773What a wonderful story just makes you feel goog even if you don't have any thing to do with it .it just made my day thanks for sharing.
Lenamae
32767You bring tears to my eyes.
I could think of no greater gift in this world than to be able to wrap up in such a quilt.
I wish I had known quilting before my Mum and Dad passed. hugs and roses, Meganne
122864That is a touching story, and such a special thing to do. The Hospice group in this area does teddy bears out of the clothing of those that have passed. My friend does this right now, and has asked that I get involved too. I do not have the time since I still am working, but when I retire. You would not believe some of the bears that are done, and what is sent to have them made from. But, it is something to keep for the greiving family members.
44904I wish that i still had some of my mother's and father's clothing. My sister had breast cancer 19 years ago and now it has come back as bone cancer. i would like to have completed a quilt for her to use with the chemo treatment that she had. She is now on oral chemo and it takes a toll on her.
What a wonderful idea of love. I may just have to go hunting at second hand shops for something that they might have worn(design and color).
15626what a wonderful thing you did and she will cherish this quilt till the day she dies......
what a sweet story......
15874What a wonderful story, Jo! Thank you for sharing and thank you for kindly sharing your talents to wrap a Mom in her son's love.
33079Thank You for sharing, I have had my dads clothes in a tote for 4 years. I was going to make mini quilts for the granchildren, but I feel they just don't care in this day and age.
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by theduchess
21 May 2011
They may not care now but later on they will.Go ahead and start the quilts, as long as you remember your Dad lives on. This will become treasures.Stella
417817649THANX for sharing...the Quilt & the Story....brought a tear to my eyes.
31942Jo this a story that really touches my heart.
It's always my biggest fear that I have to stand at the grave of one of my children. How wonderful you can give this poor mother the feeling that her son is still around her...
Greetings, Bettina
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72397Actually a group project, as her retired husband was the one to wash the clothes, cut them apart, iron and cut the pieces! I really need to borrow him. LOL
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by snowbird42
21 May 2011
The lump is still in my throat and my eyes are leaking apart from the wonderful creation for the lost love one i think this design is beautiful ......soozie
by sewfrenzie
21 May 2011
WOW! Well done! And what a wonderful memorial to their loved one. This quilt will be treasured! Brings tears to my eyes and a lump to my throat.
by debrar
21 May 2011
Thank you for sharing this. You did a great job and I can only imagine how gratedul the mother is. What an act of kindness!
by gramsbear
21 May 2011
I am soo glad you are so thoughtful!!! I cangradulate you on your consulting and hard work! This is wonderful! Thanx for sharing. Judy
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