tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5589141064157449530.post4140611336950403120..comments2023-04-19T13:24:08.734-07:00Comments on rainbows & earthquakes: QuiltKaren Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15605284448010106227noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5589141064157449530.post-6142500117147941892011-06-01T19:49:59.674-07:002011-06-01T19:49:59.674-07:00Totally LOVE the quilt idea! Don't know that ...Totally LOVE the quilt idea! Don't know that I could cut up Graham's clothes though. But...thankfully for me, David gets to wear all Graham's things and he is just now getting into some of the last things Graham wore. I think I like the picture transfer idea. Some neat memory ideas to toss around though.<br /><br />Tracy<br />'Angel' Graham's MommaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5589141064157449530.post-21354101581677483462011-05-17T13:17:48.181-07:002011-05-17T13:17:48.181-07:00A quilt is a beautiful idea. My mom made a quilt o...A quilt is a beautiful idea. My mom made a quilt out of my son's clothes after he passed away. It's the perfect size to cuddle up in and we have it in our living room. We often fight over who gets to use it! I wasn't able to even think about cutting up the clothes myself, which is why my mom took on the task. Even for her, it took almost a year before she could make herself cut them up. But the end product is a perfect keepsake, something tangible and comforting.Nicholehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13746929191613758595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5589141064157449530.post-66088425026524924212011-05-15T09:38:22.316-07:002011-05-15T09:38:22.316-07:00Years ago I made a quilt for a momentous occasion ...Years ago I made a quilt for a momentous occasion for a family member. At that time we could take photos and iron transfer them onto fabric. The flaw was that it was not washable or if you washed it, the pics would fade so it was more of a wall hanging than a useable quilt. However, maybe check with a local fabric store or online and see what technology is now available for transferring photos onto fabric. I'm sure that it's improved since then so then you can have a useable quilt that has not just pieces of articles of clothing but your favorite pictures as well. You could use pieces of clothing as the blocks around the pictures. Memory quilts are a beautiful idea!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5589141064157449530.post-76604525938192450962011-05-14T11:56:14.257-07:002011-05-14T11:56:14.257-07:00Karen,
If you decide to have a quilt made, I know...Karen,<br /><br />If you decide to have a quilt made, I know that it will be beautiful and be an amazing thing for you to snuggle and hold.<br /><br />I have to admit that although Ethan is still with us, I am considering doing this with some of his clothes from his first year of life. I can't believe he is already 9 and 1/2 months old. I want to make a full size one for me to hug and cuddle, in case Jesus needs Ethan sooner than I am ready to let him go.<br /><br />Love and prayers from your sister in Christ,<br />PamelaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5589141064157449530.post-26519984707210487732011-05-14T06:40:38.374-07:002011-05-14T06:40:38.374-07:00Instead of cutting up all the clothing, could you ...Instead of cutting up all the clothing, could you applique it - at least some of the smaller pieces - onto squares (denim, for example)?<br /><br />I have done quilts this way. The squares can be fairly large - you could cut some of the larger pieces onto a template. I did a quilt for my daughter this way, using the design for Sunbonnet Sue and Overall Bill. You can probably get the templates online or create your own.Oliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12535709771684332389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5589141064157449530.post-40248400642499055262011-05-13T22:09:23.243-07:002011-05-13T22:09:23.243-07:00I love the quilt idea. A woman in my grandmother&...I love the quilt idea. A woman in my grandmother's retirement home had a quilt made of all her deceaced husband's old clothes. It was not for display...it just went between her sheet and her comforter and she got to wrap herself in it every night. She was kind enough to show us....and although the clothing was never intended to make a nice looking quilt...you would be suprised how beautiful it was. I know cutting up Joel's clothes may be difficult...but I bet you, even with different sized squares and smaller ones and funny little prints...the end product will suprise you at how beautiful it will be. <br /><br />I actually love the CPAP photo too...I can see how relaxed and comfortable he is and I think he is super cute.<br /><br />Hugs.<br /><br />Karaleenkdactylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02123983421783902463noreply@blogger.com