My daddy passed away on the first of this month and his birthday was yesterday he would have been 80. He was my everything. I do not know how to make a quilt, but he has ties, shirts, and suits. I want to do a project where my mom, my daughter (his first granddaughter), and I can make something. This is the toughest thing and the pain is so real. Part of my heart left March 1st. I am still trying to even believe he's gone.
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Quilting is extremely difficult-- definitely need a professional if you're not experienced. But you can always have your mum's and your daughter's and your own hand in it with some personal finishing touches. If there is a great abundance of his clothing, you could make a few smaller pieces together as a team. I am so very sorry for your loss. I know how awful this feels. I don't know you but I'm sending you hugs!
Thanks so much - I was hoping to come up with another idea - since I don't quilt or probably can't afford a quilter - - and thanks for the HUG - this is the toughest thing in my life - my dad went to sleep with my mom - his love of his life and never woke up - I never heard him raise his voice - after God - she was first in his life - all the trouble I caused growing up - I would cry - and my dad would also - never yelled or judged me - Part of my heart left on March 1st - and reality isn't happening yet - sucks - so thanks so much for your kind words.
Please don't say that quilting is difficult. I use very big squares - 10" - and this makes it easy to sew everything together. Do a random design of square placement with whatever fabric you use.
I'm sorry for your loss.
We took my fathers bath robe and had teddy bears made - the lady was able to get 4 bears out of the piece of clothing. This was in 1991 ...We each have our teddy bears in our homes. My teddy bear has attended 2 (grand)daughter's weddings and 2 graduations. He's in all the photos too!
My wife made shadow boxes with items that were passed down to me from my mom and dad. They are in our living room. One has my mom's Christmas stocking from when she was a kid.
First - I am very sorry for your loss.
Do you have a photo of your dad wearing one of his favorite ties? My sis-in-law and I wanted to do something similar to your thoughts but we wanted it to be in full view so all of his family, friends and quests could remember him along with us. We decided on using a photo where he was wearing one of his favorite ties and make a "picture" with the photo and the tie.
I am so very sorry for your loss. I never met my dad, as he died before I was born. Treasure what time you had with him.
You can make a shirt pillow, and add a tag that reads:
I wish I had had this when my grandpa passed away.
You could hire someone to do this. I would rather do that than ruin my father's clothes. Or, you could take quilting lessons and practice on fabric that doesn't have sentimental value to you.
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