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Follow on Google News | Memories of Dad: Grieving Loss Through QuiltsA "Memory Quilt" made from the clothing and textiles of a loved one creates a tangible memory that can be a helpful way to grieve the personal loss.
By: Louise Silk for SilkQuilt When the children gathered at a special memorial weekend, they were surprised to receive the finished quilts. “I gave the quilts to the children and I wish you could have watched their faces as each unfolded theirs after ooing and aaing over the one before! They were thrilled with the heirloom aspect, your artistry, craftsmanship and attention to detail. Indeed, for each of them, it held the impact I had hoped for-you managed to give them a tangible memory of their beloved Dad! The beauty that you brought to all of us really helps to soften the sadness.” Louise Silk resides and works in Pittsburgh, PA. For over thirty years she has been creating art that celebrates the loving and healing capacity of spirit. She began making "Memory Quilts" when she personally experienced the transformational healing power resident in the process of selecting, cutting and re-stitching clothing into quilts to mourn the loss of her parents. # # # Located in Pittsburgh, PA, Louise Silk of SilkQuilt produces custom quilts for agencies, families, and individuals that celebrate the love and healing capacity of spirit. She is also the author of "The Quilting Path" about which she lectures and teaches. End
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