Marie0722 Posted June 30, 2017 Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 I made this butterfly quilt as a donation for a local retirement home, and we presented it to their activity coordinator yesterday. When someone at the home passes away, their bed will be draped with this quilt for a dignified exit under a field of butterflies. I found that a very touching idea, and when they contacted the local quilt guild in their search for a butterfly quilt, I decided to make one for them. I am quite happy with the way it turned out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibbyG Posted June 30, 2017 Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 Beautiful! What a wonderful idea and it's nice of you to donate your time for others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepsi Girl Posted June 30, 2017 Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 Nicely Done, Great idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWall Posted June 30, 2017 Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 Beautiful quilt and what a wonderful idea! Love the butterflies and the rainbow colours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gail O Posted June 30, 2017 Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 Beautiful quilt and awesome quilting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted June 30, 2017 Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 Beatrice; I love the idea of your visual goodbye. It must bring comfort and solace to those remaining at their home. Your piecing and quilting are a testament to to the love and caring that goes into all quilts. Thank you for sharing and caring! Cagey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quilterkp Posted June 30, 2017 Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 Gorgeous quilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cegates Posted June 30, 2017 Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 It is beautiful!!! What a wonderful gesture. Carol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootsquilts Posted June 30, 2017 Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 Quote Absolutely beautiful. Your quilt and quilting is outstanding. What a heart warming idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryQuiltsTx Posted June 30, 2017 Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 How lovely. Very nice of you to give of yourself this way. I know it will be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie0722 Posted July 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 Thank you all It was fun to make, and I am always happy to donate my quilting time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwiltr Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 A beautiful quilt and sentiment! Love the pattern and your quilting choices really add to the quilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 I can't imagine what nursing / assisted living home residents think of when they see the "empty bed"? What a wonderful idea to use a beautiful quilt to assist everyone with the loss of a friend or family member. I wonder if other homes have something like this? Beatrice the quilt is beautiful, love the colors and quilting. I know it was a labor of love for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Posted July 6, 2017 Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 What an absolutely gorgeous quilt, both the piecing and the quilting. I love the idea of a special quilt for the bed of a resident who has passed away. God bless you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisae Posted July 6, 2017 Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 What a beautiful idea and a beautiful quilt! It is very lovely, Beatrice! Great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie0722 Posted July 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 21 hours ago, Gator said: I wonder if other homes have something like this? Connie, we were wondering the same... there is a tentative idea out there to make this a guild project for next year and supply other local facilities with quilts for this purpose, if they want one. I had a few guild members offer their help for this quilt but I wanted to get it done before the end of the guild year, and there just wasn't enough time to organize a group effort. But hopefully in September! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlsa3 Posted July 8, 2017 Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 I love the idea behind this quilt....the quilt is beautiful and I know the family of the loved one will appreciate the thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilta93 Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 What a beautiful idea. Your quilt and quilting are beautiful!! Deb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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