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Wrapped in Love Quilts are memory quilts for all occasions with Hospice patients having priority. Wrapped in Love Quilts was created after I learned a friend of mine had terminal cancer. I knew how much she loved her family, especially her grandchildren. I didn't know what to say to her when I received the news of her cancer so I came up with a way for her to wrap the love of her family around her. I created a photo quilt of all her loved ones along with her grandchildren's handprints on the back. She called it her faithful companion. Sue Liston passed away on October 31, 2007. During the year 2008 I created many quilts for hospice patients and persons that needed a little extra love wrapped around them. As you view the quilts and read the stories about them, starting with Sue's(2008-#1), you will see what a rewarding journey I have been on. The quilts are a beautiful way to express love when words seem inadequate. Needless to say, I feel very blessed to be able to help others. For more information about the quilts, email wrappedinlovequilts@yahoo.com OR tnlgoofingoff@yahoo.com. Click on photos for larger images.

Monday, May 31, 2010

#10 Isaac




Isaac will be graduating in June. Words just do not describe how proud his Grandmother is of him. She knew a couple years ago that she wanted a quilt to give her daughter with pictures of him from pre-K through graduation. Grandma picked out fabric to show off his love of nature. Congratulations, Isaac, you have made your family very proud!!

Friday, May 21, 2010

#9 Ronnie Aiken

Ronnie received this quilt from his 12 year old step-daughter that loves him dearly. He is under care from Good Shephard Hospice. His wife, Cheryl, knew he would love one of these quilts because she and the 3 daughters are very special to him. They each wrote messages to him. I put their messages with their pictures on the quilt. The youngest girl is just adorable. She told me I could post her sweet message. I share it because I think it is a good message for us all to think about.
Ronnie passsed May 29, 2010.

Dear Papa Bear,


I want to tell you how much I love you. You are pretty much the best step dad anyone could have. You are literally always there for me. As much as I back talked you, you never raised your voice at me. I LOVE getting to ride horses and wrestling with you, I could name a whole lot more. I know you were in the Vietnam War and God was with you that whole time just as you are with me. When I found out I was getting a step dad I was soooooo happy it was you. You're the best!!! Love you a whole bunch!!

Pooh

Friday, April 30, 2010

#8 Patricia & James Thompson

Debbie Lester and her brother Mike had this quilt created to give their parents a special anniversary gift this year to show their love and appreciation. It has pictures of their parents as children along with their parents and moves on to their children and grandchildren. This quilt shows all the love that has been shared in a beautiful family. Patricia have been married 58 years on June 11, 2010. Happy Anniversary!

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

#7 Ofelia Batista


Ofelia Batista will be celebrating her 90th birthday with family and friends in June. Her children had a quilt of memories made to show her how much they love her.
The front of the quilt has pictures of her family and special friends. The back of the quilt has one of Ofelia's elegant older hankies with a a picture of her with her children and their message of love and appreciation.
Happy Birthday Ofelia!

Sunday, March 7, 2010

#6 Muriel Tramontano


This quilt has the same pictures as #4 but was created with different fabrics. This one is for Muriel, Rosemary's sister. Their mother was a beautiful lady.

3/7/10 Muriel wrote: It is absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much. It is truly magnificent.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

#5 Adam Hoke

Adam unexpectedly passed away this year. His parents are in their 80's and their loving family has been very worried about them. Their daughter, Ronni, felt a quilt with pictures of Adam throughout his life might help them.

Thank you for your order Ronni. Orders like this help with supplies for hospice quilts.

3/6/10 Ronnie said her parents love their quilt. It should help her Mom while she undergoes tests for some heart problems.

#4 Muriel Tramontano

Rosemary lost her mother Muriel last fall about the same time I lost my mother so it was easy for me to understand her pain when she called to request a quilt. Her mother was under hospice care with Good Shepherd Home Health & Hospice in Hayesville, NC. While Good Shepherd's chaplin was talking with Rosemary one day, he suggested a quilt to help her through the grieving process.
Muriel loved all kinds of music. Ave Maria was one of her favorite songs.

Rosemary loves her quilt. She is going to have her husband hang it on their living room wall. She has asked for another quilt for her sister. Orders are always appreciated; they enable me to continue making quilts for hospice patients and/or their families.
3/5/10 Rosemary wrote: I can't tell you how much I appreciate all the work you put into my quilt. It will be the most treasued family heirloom we have.