Really need some purchasing help

Okay folks, many of you know me as the guy who gets the Xmas present list together. Need your help. I need a gift for my two loving quilting ladies (wife and daughter) that relates to quilting. Something that they can do/use together. Actually, I would prefer it if it is something that will definately take both of them. Here's the situation. Last month, my older daughter passed away unexpectedly, 6 days after I walked her down the aisle. One of the first things my wife said through the tears was "I didn't finish her quilt." That quilt will be finished. It will go with her teddy bear that is sitting on top of the curio cabinet watching out over us. Now I need a project for the both my wife and younger daughter to do together so they can start to move on. They are very close, both extremely talented quilters, so... they already have everything (up to and including a long arm machine). So, any ideas? Projects that you know of? Very special fabrics? Thanks in advance for your help. Frank Reid

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Joanna

Oh, Frank, I'm so awfully sorry for your loss -- yours and your family's. As far as something your DW and younger DD could do together, the first thing that popped to mind was a quilting cruise or a trip to a very special show (Houston?). The memory quilts already mentioned would be very good, too, and probably quite therapeutic.

Again, please accept my sincere condolences.

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Sandy

My sincere condolences to your family and the young man's family. A devastating turn of events, indeed.

A quilting seminar or cruise [if they don't get seasick!]. Are they enamored by batiks? How about a trip to Bali to see batiks made? Is there a style they like to do - how about a trip to Paducah or Shelbourne [VT]? Do they like Hawaiian style quiilts - how about a trip to Hawaii to the quilt museum there?

G> Okay folks, many of you know me as the guy who gets the Xmas present

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gaw93031

My Wings are on their way.

Memory quilt sounds like a good doable project. Made SIL a memory pillow of her husband's ties and she sat there telling us of when he wore which tie where as he didn't wear ties on a daily basis to work. they with you could tell of 'where' she wore what for which occasion whist deciding if it would work in the quilt. What about your finding pixs of her wearing said outfit, if you have any of such, whilst they are choosing the fabrics, clothing? Buttons from said outfit could also be a part of the quilt.

Gentle Hugs Butterfly

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Butterflywings

Frank, I am so very, very sorry to hear of your loss of your darling daughter. What a heart-breaking tragedy to your family.

You've always seemed like a friend after so many years of helping you with your shopping and all of us bantering back and forth. Please pass on my condolences to your wife and daughter. May they find some comfort in finishing the quilt together.

I don't have any ideas for you, but I will ponder on it.

Leslie & The Furbabies in MO.

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Leslie& The Furbabies in MO.

Frank, I'm so very sorry to hear of your tragic loss. That is so sad. I have read the other posts, and even if one whole idea isn't quite right, I'm sure there are enough seeds of ideas there to give you some really good plan. I think it might be a little soon to do a memory quilt? unless it is something that your wife and daughter feel would help. I love the idea of something completely different, especially the thought of going to Hawaii to see the fabrics and absorb some of the skills inherent in the Hawaiian style of quilting. That might also mean that you could go too, do some 'sailing', 'kayaking'. You are always so generous hearted, over the years you have come here on your (usually) annual quest. Now, again, you are thinking of your wife and daughter. You must need some solace yourself. So, it would be marvellous if there could be a trip - that would include all of you, even if you were doing different things.

Please pass on my sincere condolences to Brenda and your daughter. . In message , Frank Reid writes

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Patti

Frank, I am so sorry for your loss and her husband's loss. I think a quilting cruise would be nice - you could also go, or a trip to Houston or Paducah. The memory quilt is also a good idea. You and your family will be included in my prayers.

Sherry Starr

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Sherry Starr

I am so sorry to hear of your loss, and that of her husband. Maybe you, your wife & daughter just need to go on a quiet vacation while you think of what you want to do for a memory quilt or another memorial for your older daughter. Barbara in SC

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Bobbie Sews More

Your loss is such a shock that I'm probably not going to do this very well - but what about their creating something in honor and memory of your daughter? Quilts donated to Newborns in Need or Quilts of Valor? Perhaps a quilt to be used to raise funds by some organization that supports a scholarship. Our family funds an 'Aggie' scholarship in memory of a loved one that left us so very early. We hold you close in our hearts and prayers, so very sorry. Polly

"Bobbie Sews More" wrote>I am so sorry to hear of your loss, and that of her husband. Maybe you,

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Polly Esther

Dear Frank,

Yesterday Dr. Quilter (Marissa) mentioned that she is taking a seven month Design Principles course with Lorraine Torrence. Dr. Q is in Seattle. I do not know if this is a course at her LQS or an Internet course or what. It gives me an idea for your family though.

Brenda and your daughter may like to imerse themselves in a long term course that involves design or another aspect of quilt making. There is a book called The Artist's Way that has attracted a following among various artists and craftsmen. They might want to get together to work through that. A long term course through Quilt University may be suitable instead. I am thinking that an intellectual and lengthy program might be appropriate for them. Maybe you could join them in discussion from time to time too.

Please accept my condolences and prayers for each of you at this very sad time.

Pat in Virginia

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Pat in Virginia

How about a quilting retreat or cruise? Some one on one time doing something they both enjoy.

I am so sorry for your loss. Devastating. Bless you for thinking of your wife and daughter.

~~~~~~~ Laurie G. in CA

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Laurie G. in CA

So sorry and saddened by your loss. It is the hardest thing to happen to anyone in life.

I'm thinking about a memory quilt using pictures. Have your wife and daughter dump the pictures on the living room floor and cry and look and cry and look until they find the ones they want to print on cotton to make that special memory quilt. Special memories of everything they hold so dear. They could then print the fabric pictures, make a pattern choice together, shop for fabric together and then sit down together at their sewing machines. Coffee and chocolate are always welcomed.

Prayers,

Donna in WA

ps why don't you sit down with them and help pick out the pictures? Crying and sadness are part of the healing process. And no one should have to go it alone.

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Donna

Frank, I'm so terribly sorry about your daughter. Condolences to the family and also to her DH's family. I can't imagine the pain. I really like this idea of Donna's and can't think of anything else that hasn't already been mentioned. Gen

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Gen

Good idea, Polly, making a quilt or quilts for a worthy cause. We have a Project Linus volunteer who lost her son a few years ago. Every year, the week of his birthday, she donates as many blankets to Project Linus as her son would be old that year. She starts making them for next year (she makes beautiful fleece blankets - wonderfully designed that the kids love) as soon as she has delivered that year's donation. We always look forward to her donation, because not only are they great blankets, but they also mean so much to her and to us to see her wonderful work.

Frank and your family, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.

Donna in SW Idaho

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Donna in Idaho

Oh, Frank... I can't help with your question, but I am so very sorry for your tragic loss. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.

--Heidi

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heidi (was rabbit2b)

Frank, I think you are an incredible husband and father. Thank you, from one quilter, for seeing through your own grief that your wife and daughter need to work together. Can you send them on a quilting seminar together? A few days away, spent learning new quilting techniques or just enjoying time in a beautiful location to stitch together, might be just what they need. Any of the major quilting magazines (I bet there are a few around your house) will have seminars and such listed. Or talk to the person who runs your local quilt store. They can help you find something close (or far away) and within your budget.

You have my sympathy for your loss, and my admiration for thinking of the women in your life.

Sunny

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onetexsun

I'm speechless. I agree with the posts that suggest a trip/seminar/ cruise for your wife and daughter. I also think you need to go along, also. Take care of yourself while you're caring for your loved ones. My heartfelt condolences are being sent to you all. Kathyl

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KJ

I will look for "the Artist's Way." My daughter is already enrolled in a degree in fabric design an University of Nebraska Lincoln. Frank Reid

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Frank Reid

I'm looking at an event in Iowa in October. The daughter doesn't have a football game that weekend (she's in the Cornhusker Marching Band) and I'm trying to convince them they need to go. Frank Reid

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Frank Reid

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