The power of quilts can evoke the deepest and sweetest memories, especially those that come from clothing that has been incorporated into a Memorial Quilt. Amber asked us to make these two very simply designed but heartfelt quilts for herself and one of her relatives. She so wanted to capture her Mom's spirit and courage as she battled a long and painful illness. Amber knew the power of fabric turned into a quilt. Amber spoke to us of her Mom's joy in sewing - many of the fabrics in this quilt had been destined for articles of clothing for Amber and she spent many minutes remembering the joy of the planning, the sadness of the unfulfilled promises and finally, the peace of seeing these pieces turned into something she can wrap around herself and remember the love of her Mom.
These quilts are made of just 25 simple squares created from her Mom's clothes and extra fabric. So simple, yet so deeply poignant and satisfying to Amber.
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