With my sisters passing {previous post} I REALLY struggled {explains my absence . . . sorry guys!}, and with everything that was in me a lot of the pain I was {and still am} feeling was directed toward this sweet girl and the fact that she's just SO young that she will most likely forget things about her mom. I immediately made it a goal to do my part in helping her remember . . . so I made her this quilt out of Charish's shirts and nightgown.
This was the night that I gave it to her. She just laid down and stared at the pictures of her mom . . . so sweet and heart wrenching at the same time.
This rocking chair was from my grandma. She gave it to my mom when Charish was a little girl . . . about Chloe's age, so I thought it would be cool to take a picture of her memory blanket on the chair she used to sit in as a toddler.
The back, binding and border are all fabrics that I bought to hold the shape a little better. Chloe just let me know that it's her "favorite blanket" . . . totally made my day.
One of my favorite pictures of Chloe and Charish swimming last summer.
It beautiful, Lyric! I love how simple, yet elegant it is. That is something Chloe will always treasure....Love ya!
ReplyDeleteI am sure it will ALWAYS be her favorite blanket. What a wonderful gift you have given her.It really is amazing that you have the talent to make such a beautiful quilt. You just know Charish is smiling big over this.
ReplyDeletei am so sorry for your loss. i can not even to begin to imagine how hard this is for you. this quilt is such a beautiful way to remember her and for her daughter to have part of her to still 'hold" her. quilts are meant for comfort and i think you just gave her the most amazing gift.
ReplyDeleteThere are no words to describe the beauty and sweetness of this project! Awesome job Lyric, you are incredible and Chloe is so lucky to have an Aunt that loves her like your own.
ReplyDeleteLyric, that is so sweet and beautiful. You are such a compassionate person.
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I think your quilt is a beautiful tribute to your sister's memory and something your niece will hold dear to her heart her entire life. Chloe is lucky to have you.
ReplyDeletebeautiful and you are amazing, in many many ways.xo
ReplyDeleteYou have been hard at work and it turned out just lovely! You are going above and beyond and that sweet Chloe and Charish will thank you for years to come.
ReplyDeleteLyric this turned out fabulous!!!
ReplyDeleteI just had to comment on this post. What a beautiful way to honor your sister. I am so glad that you posted this. My thoughts are with you.
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful way to help your niece remember her mom. i love how it turned out - you are amazing!
ReplyDeleteHi, I'm Saige. Google Reader just suggested your blog, so I thought I'd check it out. I'd been sad earlier, having a pity party about all kinds of things--one being my Wii that we got for Christmas isn't working--when I read this post and the one before it and was in tears. Real tears. Not Wii-remote-isn't-working tears--reading your posts put things in perspective for me. I am so sorry for your loss. Having a dear sister of my own, I can only imagine what you must be going through. What an amazing gift you've given your niece. Her little face is so precious--it breaks my heart. As I read your blog in the coming months, I'm going to remember to pray for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sage. It's so nice to know that even those I don't know are praying for my family. We can feel them . . . so thank you!! Good luck with your Wii . . . haha. ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet idea!
ReplyDeleteGreat... I do love it!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to honor your sister. I'm sure the quilt will always be your niece's favorite!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI will keep you and your family in my prayers.
A lovely idea, beautifully executed.
ReplyDeleteAnd so important. My foster daughter's wonderful mom died when she was 10 and now that she's 30 she doesn't remember a lot. I still talk to her about her mom and she has a few things that belonged to her. I wish she had something this personal. Your niece will always cherish this quilt!
My memere used to make quilts out of old dresses, and I have some of them. To this day, my 81 yo mom can look at one and say, "Oh that's my grandmothers dress that she wore baking.." or similar memories.
Kathy
I burst into tears when I saw that picture. I lost my son 4 yrs ago (3/23/06) during my 5th month of pregnancy and today I have a 2.5 yr old. I can't imagine her going thru someone having to tell her what I (or her father) was like. I LOVE that you did this for her. You are a blessing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and precious gift for her! You did such a lovely job and I am sure that your niece will cherish that quilt forever. Great job!
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to tell you that I also lost my only sister (and sibling) 2 years ago. She was only 39, and it was totally unexpected. So hard. But it helps to rely on the goodness of others...even if you never ask for help in normal life, now is the time to do it. And take care of YOU. I wish I could say something to make you feel better, but just know that I am thinking of you and am praying for you and your family. Jamie jamieh@whitemtns.com
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is beautiful and truly is an amazing gift for your niece. My mom passed away 2 years ago (Mar '09). She was only 56 and I was 30. Her best friend made a photo memory quilt for me and it is one of my most precious possessions! What you have made and given your niece is beyond words.
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