Saturday, February 21, 2015

Remembrance Quilt

Hi!  After finding this great blog to display our charity quilts, I asked to be included.  I have a ministry to widows and those who have lost loved ones.  I will make them a quilt from their loved one's shirts at no cost.  I think I get the bigger blessing from it.  Below are a few pictures of ones I've made. The first was for a surviving twin, made from her sister's nurse scrubs. I used a free pattern called Bricks and Stepping Stones found on the Quiltville blog


The next one was for a widow married for 73 years. I made up the pattern after seeing many similar quilt patterns.


 This one was made for a widow whose husband died of cancer.  This pattern is called Strip Twist and also is free from the Quiltville blog.

I hope these have inspired you to get busy using your creative abilities to do something kind for someone else!  You can visit me sometime at my blog Around The Blocks.

Happy Quilting!  - Rachel H.
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14 comments:

  1. Sarah CraigFebruary 21, 2015 at 8:21 AM

    Your quilts are beautiful, Rachel, and such a wonderful idea! It takes much time to make a remembrance quilt, and you do lovely work. Thanks for sharing!

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  2. KarenFebruary 21, 2015 at 10:03 AM

    The quilts are amazing. You have given a very special gift to someone who is missing their loved one. You are a blessing to many.

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    1. RachelFebruary 23, 2015 at 1:12 PM

      Thanks Karen, but I truly get such a blessing from doing it!

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  3. ShannonFebruary 21, 2015 at 3:59 PM

    All three of these quilts are wonderful, but you surprised me when you said the top one was from scrubs. Such a perfect pattern for those beautiful colors!

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    1. RachelFebruary 23, 2015 at 1:12 PM

      Thanks. Yes, the scrubs were perfect for this pattern.

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  4. Angie in SoCalFebruary 21, 2015 at 7:53 PM

    Beautiful work, Rachel. You will be blessed.

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  5. MicheleFebruary 22, 2015 at 5:26 AM

    Oh they all are true treasures and I'm sure their family members are thankful for your generosity.

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    1. RachelFebruary 23, 2015 at 1:13 PM

      These quilts mean so much to the recipients. I can't think of a better gift to comfort someone.

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  6. bethFebruary 22, 2015 at 7:00 AM

    Wow Rachel! What a wonderful way to love others.

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  7. Mary CouchMarch 11, 2015 at 7:55 AM

    Making and giving quilts is such a rewarding experience. I love this blog. Right now I'm working on an art quilt that my great-nephew will raffle for his Type 1 Diabetes team. Last year my Relay For Life art quilt earned $1460!! I was thrilled and it hangs in my best friend's home.

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  8. RachelMarch 28, 2015 at 12:20 PM

    That is great Mary!

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