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My Beautiful Memory Quilt

3 years ago

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Tom's sister-in-law is a master quilter. She offered to make me a quilt out of his shirts, t-shirts, anything that I want to use. As well as any photos, etc.

Earlier this year I took some of his things, Ride for Dad badges, his drum kit, pics of the cats, etc.

I went last weekend (social distancing ensured) to pick it up and I was overwhelmed with the love and work that went into it. It's truly a thing of beauty and our history. It was quite an emotional drive home.

The blue "I'm radiant today" is something that he saw online when he was getting radium intravenously every month. He got it printed onto a t-shirt and got a kick out of wearing it.

While I was there she gave me a great recipe for rhubarb pudding cake that she made out of rhubarb from the freezer. I can't wait to make it when the rhubarb is ready, later this spring.

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seagrass_gw Cape Cod

3 years ago

I hope you wrap it around yourself every time you need comfort and peace.

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party_music50
3 years ago
It's wonderful. My sister made me a lined patchwork jacket from my niece's clothes, so I know how it feels.
plllog
3 years ago
What a lovely thing to do! And what a lovely thing she made!
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ediej1209 AL Zn 7
3 years ago
That is so wonderfully done.
2ManyDiversions
3 years ago
What an extraordinary, thoughtful, and loving gift : ) Yes, I teared up. I love that it's made with Tom's clothes, and the "I'm radiant today" put a smile on my face... Tom must've had a great outlook and sense of humor! In addition to the obvious emotional value, she's done a lovely job with the colors, and the needlework looks amazing. Where are you going to keep it, Jas?
annie1992
3 years ago
Oh, my, Jasdip, that's lovely, a work of art. Quilting is an art, I know, and that's put together so well. I hope it keeps you warm and helps you smile, all while it's being beautiful.

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neely
3 years ago
Such a beautiful and kind gift for you to hug and cherish.
nancyjane_gardener
3 years ago
That's great! Our former neighbor of 33 years had horseshoe tournaments almost all of those 33 years. We had saved the t-shirts from all, but the first one (the only one known to exist burned in our 2017 fires!) and a couple we knew friends had.

We had a quilt made (the lady only charged $125!)

We were unable to attend the final tournament because we were in Europe, but were able to sneak it over to his new wife so she could surprise him with it at the tournament! We also provided sharpie markers so many long time friends could make comments on the back.
foodonastump
3 years ago
Great tribute, really nicely done.
bragu_DSM 5
3 years ago
ditto ... a warm sentiment with which to enfold yourself.
Islay Corbel
3 years ago
A lovely thing, beautifully made.
Sooz
3 years ago
So very lovely...thank you so much for sharing this with us!
KatieC
3 years ago
That's beautiful. One of my employees lost her husband recently. He wore Hawaiian shirts a lot and her friend made a quilt and pillow out of them. What a nice thing.
sleevendog (5a NY 6aNYC NL CA)
3 years ago
So beautiful. What a wonderful and comforting thing to make for you.

My MIL is a master quilter with many books published. Such an incredible dedicated skill to have.
l pinkmountain
3 years ago
That brought tears. A friend made me one from my Mom's clothes and leftover fabrics. That is such a special thing and labor of love. You are lucky to have such good family to support you. Thank you for sharing it. Again, so sorry for your loss. Hope this brings you good comfort. The details and color/design are amazing!
Nana H
3 years ago
Lovely! Something to be cherished along with all those wonderful memories.
John Liu
3 years ago
That’s beautiful!
bbstx
3 years ago
❤️
sheesh
3 years ago
It's lovely.
CA Kate z9
3 years ago
Beautiful quilt. Beautiful idea. Lucky you❣️

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