Those of you who have been reading my blog for a while know that last year I lost a nephew.....
I was honoured to be asked to make a quilt using some of his clothes..... his family is visiting and their snuggle quilt has been gifted.......
There are 21 patches on the front of the quilt... one for each year of his life....
An oak tree has been planted in his name and I have quilted oak leaves here and there amongst the meandering.....
his nick name is quilted on a jeans pocket....
.. the back is patched too....
the only additional fabric I used was for the label... he was very proud of his Zimbabwean heritage and the colours on the border of the label are reflective of that.....
The rainbow has been a very special symbol for the family so I hand stitched one to the label with his name and room for anything extra they might like to add....
I made a funky cushion cover for his brother.....
.. and a soft pillow case for his sister....
This has been the most special quilt I have ever made, what an honour but also so emotional
RIP... darling Sos.... so missed by his family
A lovely treasure. Hugs
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful tribute to your nephew and what a comfort to his family. there's love and so many special memories in every stitch of those projects. You are a lovely auntie, Fiona.
ReplyDeleteoh Fiona this made me cry i could see how much love and thought you put into this and what a beautiful and hard thing for you to do my friend.Big ,big hugs Fiona its beautiful.xx
ReplyDeleteThe most wonderful gift that you can give a family or parent of a treasured child... to always be wrapped in the arms... just gorgeous and so much love in every stitch from Aunty Fiona... xxx
ReplyDeleteThese projects have come from your heart. Every little detail has special meaning and a unique gift to the family.
ReplyDeleteyou have done a fantastic job Fiona...........so very special........
ReplyDeleteOh Fiona You brought tears to my eyes
ReplyDeleteAll the gifts you made with such love are just beatiful
The family will treasure them forever I know
Hugs xx
Such a sad tragedy but you've made a fitting tribute to his short life! Well done Fiona! I know it will be truly cherished!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, you have sewn a wonderful tribute to an obviously much loved young man.
ReplyDeleteFabulous Fiona. Well done. Hugs,xx.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a special quilt Fiona. How special for his family.
ReplyDeleteI'm speechless. Wow!
ReplyDeleteThe three projects are amazing Fiona, what a wonderful job you have made of such special items. I'm sure his family will love them. Hugs Wendy
ReplyDeleteGorgeous reminders of a special young person.
ReplyDeleteFamily treasures for sure.
Lovingly and thoughtfully done, Fiona. A touching, eloquent tribute for a fine young man.
ReplyDeleteYou have done a great job with those projects.....I'm sure they will be a source of comfort to that young man's family.
ReplyDeleteYou have done a wonderful job Fiona. Your family couldn't have entrusted to any one better. I can feel your love and compassion just reading about the care you have taken.
ReplyDeleteLove and blessings to you all xxx
What a beautiful and lasting gift you have made for your family. I'm sure it will be cherished.
ReplyDeleteSimply lovely Fiona.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely you could do something for his siblings too, now all the family have something special to treaure. It will have all the more meaning because of the work and love you've put into it
ReplyDeletethat is the most gorgeous quilt/pillows i have ever seen and i am sure they will be treasured forever
ReplyDeleteA work of love Fiona.
ReplyDeleteIts absolutely wonderful full of so many wonderful memories. You have done a wonderful job.
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing Fiona,
ReplyDeleteYou have made an amazing tribute and memento of his life, the cushions are a lovely addition to the quilt too. everything is so personal and made with love.
You have really given them a beautiful gift.
Hello Fiona,
ReplyDeletePure Love.
Happy memories.
Bev.xoxo
What a lovely gift for the family. They will treasure it.
ReplyDeleteRegards, Anita.
Beautiful...a very caring gift....
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful quilt made with love in every stitch. I've been working on a memory quilt this week too and although I had never met the man whose shirts I used I sewed them up with love and respect for too short life and the beautiful wife and 3 little children he left behind. A humbling experience.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful, special quilt you made. Your family will be thrilled with it
ReplyDeleteA lovely wonderful caring quilt made with love, so nice that you made the cushion and pillowcase for his siblings too. What treasures
ReplyDeletehow wonderful, a quilt filled with love. x
ReplyDeleteYou have done it all beautifully, Fiona.
ReplyDeleteHugs xx
Beautiful Fiona. Such a treasure for the family. hugs
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful, thought-full quilt Fiona. I also love the cushion and pillowcase covers, it is so nice to be able to hug something, when you aren't able to hug the person themselves.
ReplyDeleteFiona , I am deeply moved by this lovely quilt , you did an amazing job of incorporating so many things in his memory . I am sure his family are so pleased with your wonderful efforts . Big hugs to you !
ReplyDeleteWell done. You have created a wonderful keepsake.
ReplyDeleteThis is an heirloom quilt, and a true labour of love. Your kindness will be treasured by your family always.....
ReplyDeleteA beautiful memories quilt Fiona, with love in every single stitch.
ReplyDeleteThe cushion cover and pillow slip are a very lovely idea.