But it’s not just any quilt.
When one of my amazing staff members in Marketing and Communications at BCIT asked a bold question she was really putting herself out there. She did not know how Ingrid and I would feel about creating a quilt from Chris’ clothes, but with most things involving Be The Best, she took the risk. It didn’t take long for Ingrid and I to say that we loved the idea and we were absolutely humbled by Kim’s generosity and that of her friends and family who supported her through this incredible project.
What you are about to see is intense. It’s beautiful. It’s sad. It’s incredible. It’s powerful. These pictures are worth a billion words. Actually…not a chance. They are simply priceless. You can also read/see the quilt from Kim’s perspective on her blog. As far as we’re concerned she’s an amazing artist, a gifted quilter and someone who has given us a most incredible gift. Thank you Kim from the bottom of our hearts.
Look closely at the edge (I’m sure it has a technical name – piping or something…I don’t want to use the real name in case you think I actually know anything about quilts…). You are seeing Chris’ favourite jacket…that stupid black and white checkered thing he wore all the time! (Yes, I secretly liked it…)
I love this quilt. We love this quilt.
I’ve tried to write about it for 7 days, but I couldn’t take the photos or make the movie or type the words. Tonight I can and that’s the way it goes. This won’t be the last post about this quilt, because each square contains a story. Who knew? This may become a quilting blog…! LACROSSE PLAYERS….don’t worry…there will be plenty of lacrosse talk this weekend as we check out the Provincial Championships in Mission.
For now, understand that one side of the quilt is all of Chris’ favourite shirts including Langley Thunder and Team BC. The other side is his BMS jerseys and the jerseys of his BMS teammates that brought them to the funeral as a show of respect.
You see? Priceless. And I simply can’t type anymore right now. Enjoy the beauty, because as much as it’s sad, it’s wonderful, beautiful, incredible.
Be The Best. 
9 replies on “7 days to write a post…about a quilt.”
WOW
WOW is right, that is absolutely beautiful, from what I could see through my tears … So many of those same shirts live in my house too, now when I see them they will be one more thing that will make me remember Chris and all the good times he shared with his teammates in Langley through the years.
it’s sad, emotional, incredible….WOW!
Thank you Kim for what you have done for Randy, Ingrid & Max. your work is truly incredibly and will be appreciated by so many of us in the years to come.
As I said to Kim, a wonderful gift to wrap you in the precious memories that Chris gave you. May those memories contiinue to comfort you all.
Such a powerful and beautiful quilt – just incredible Kim.
that is a perfect, beautiful idea…what a gift.
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