“This is the love that Grandma made for each of us,” Tollman says. “This is what she made for each of us to wrap up in when we were hurt. When we miss her.”
Shareably: Losing the people we love is a hard fact of life, though sometimes the grieving process can bring us closer together in ways we don’t expect. It can also make us reconsider the roles we’ve played in the lives of others, especially those that we’ve lost. Few stories illustrate these lessons better than a recent one out of Nebraska.
Margaret Hubl was 89 years old when she died. Throughout her life, one of her hobbies was quilting—and she was prolific. In her honor, her entire family decided to display all of her handiwork at her funeral as a testament to their love for her. Still, the undertaking was revealing for her children and grandchildren as well. story here
h/t Sicktoy
How a family deals with a close one’s death
is up to them. I hope they find closure with their
loss.
I’ve sewn for 50 years, and only made two actual quilts. I hate making them. Grandma Hubl had to be pretty special.
Had an old neighbor man tell me that women are weird creatures, they’ll take a perfect large swath of material and cut it in little pieces then sew it back together.
Not only is quilting a creative (and expensive) hobby, the end product is beautiful and useful. I’ve asked that my quilts be displayed in a similar manner when the time comes. Anyone who receives a quilt as a gift is very lucky indeed. Hand made quilts are either crazy expensive to buy or they’re free. 🙂 🙂
Our church has a prayer quilt ministry. The ladies come each Saturday and work on their quilts. A member can request one for anybody in need, and at the church service it will be hung in the sanctuary. It has a pair of long threads in the center of each square and members of the congregation come and tie a knot while praying per the person’s request. Very much appreciated by many.
A beautiful tribute for a beautiful woman
How blessed are her family members to have as a remembrance something that was lovingly created for them. When they wrap themselves in these quilts it will be like being in her arms
It’ll take some of the discomfort those wooden pews bring to little old bony behinds.
That was a lady, wife, mother, grandmother who lived with grace, bless her.
What a beautiful story, honoring a beautiful woman.
Well it’s better than knitting pussy hats! To be able to make all those beautiful quilts, they will outlast her grandchildren and their children as well. RIP.
You can’t say Grandma wasn’t good on bed.
🙂