Memorial quilt for MIL

[Thayer Abaigael]

When my MIL past away after a lingering illness, I was just starting quilting and felt a desire to commemorate her and comfort my FIL with a quilt.

I took my design inspiration from a family story of devotion. My MIL loved to sit in their backyard and look at their lovely garden. When her health started declining, she became housebound, and then bed-bound, my FIL planted a climbing rose bush outside the window next to her bed, so she could still see flowers growing the garden.

I found this pattern that reminded me of the white lattice that climbing roses grow on, and tried my hand making my second quilt ever (Squares on Point - oof!). It was my first time trying FMQ. Learned so much on this project and it was well received.

[Trudy A]

What a wonderful tribute. Beautiful quilt.

[Granny Judy]

Such a great quilt... and the reason for it is Just ONE of the reasons we sew them. Thank you for sharing your memorial quilt.

[DeniseSm]

Such a thoughtful tribute. I wish my first FMQ had looked that good.

[Cathy F]

What a beautiful tribute.

[KarenC]

Nice tribute, and great job on that quilting.

[jjkaiser]

What a wonderful story. Love your quilt and ooh your quilting, good job! Your FIL will treasure this one.