My followers have seen this already, but I really wanted to share this again. My friend Liesl is battling breast cancer - she's been through two rounds of chemo now and still has her wonderful smile and attitude. She told me her regular mamogram is saving her life. An important reminder for us all!
Panaceia is the greek goddess of cures and healing. It's 53" x 62" Liesl said it was wonderful to use during her chemo treatment - I think this was a good lap size. And the camper vans reminded her of when she was little - she loved them the most.
Panaceia is the greek goddess of cures and healing. It's 53" x 62" Liesl said it was wonderful to use during her chemo treatment - I think this was a good lap size. And the camper vans reminded her of when she was little - she loved them the most.
As soon as I heard she was diagnosed, I had to make a quilt. I imagine during and after chemo, feeling tired and chilled, and giving her something cheery to cover up with.
I loved Amy's 'Peas and Carrots' the first time I saw it - actually the first thing I ever faved in flickr. It looks so happy! She made her quilt as a kit for the local shop and kindly sent instructions that went with the precut pieces. I modified it a bit to eliminate the boarders and turn the panels into my own little improv creations.
I used all my favorite Heather Ross cuteness - very happy little prints for Liesl. And I experimented with skinny boarders and solids. This block uses Kona school bus and tangerine - my favorite orange combo!
This fishy block was the most improv. I pieced/cut/added/cut/moved....I was thinking about Gwen Marston's philosophy of add some if it's too small, cut some off if it's too big.
I love the light/dark thing that was going on with the Kona, so charcoal was the perfect choice for the binding!
I quilted it with invisible thread on the top so it wouldn't stand out against either the dark solids or the light prints. I loved every minute of making this quilt and giving it to Liesl was absolutely wonderful.
Thanks for reading about this special quilt. Now head back for more quilty - bloggy - fun!!
Thanks for reading about this special quilt. Now head back for more quilty - bloggy - fun!!
68 comments:
what a special story to go along with this quilt...so good to know that it gave your friend some comfort. i absolutely love the mix of different kinds of blocks
Love, love this quilt!
A Wonderful quilt that was made with love! I am sure this quilt was a bright spot for her. Just terrific!
I love that orange combo Angela! and...I scheduled my first mammogram for this summer....early according to statistics, but I feel better getting a healthy baseline!!
A quilt like this has to help your friend heal quickly! The colors and way you put the blocks together are all fantastic!
absolutely gorgeous. and it shows how every quilt we make is unique and full of memories.
This is still one of my favorite quilts I've seen, just love those happy colors!
So invisible thread, is that the stuff that looks like fishing wire in the stores? Did you have any problem with it, or is it pretty much the same as regular thread?
A gorgeous quilt with a heartfelt story behind it. Your friend must have felt tremendously comforted by all the love that went into this.
Thank you for sharing how you progressed your quilt from your original inspiration too!!
What a lovely quilt - a riot of colour ... and I hope it has the healing effect - all that colour must do some good.
love, love, love, love this quilt and the story behind it.
and the heart that pieced and quilted it is huge!
I really love this quilt! I love the colors in the patchwork and the gray framing the fun blocks. Adore those fabrics too! (I am hoarding the campers in pink.) I especially love the story behind this quilt! Good for you for being such a great friend.
it is sooo beautiful! it must be extra special for your friend from an extra special friend.
Kristina
www.priscillacraft.blogspot.com
Love it. Great color combination.
Love this colour combination! And the great fabrics, especially the camper vans and the gnomes!!
It is fabulous and special, just like you. I am happy it gave your friend so much comfort.
What a wonderfully great quilt!
what a jem of a friend you are, what a nice gift to make your friend :)
Bound to be a spirit-picker-upper with such bright colours and cute prints. what a caring friend you are!
I'm so glad you picked this quilt for the festival. I absolutely love it!
Again....It is a beautiful quilt :)
YUMMY! this quilt so summery and fun. I think I could look at it all day and never get bored with it!
I love this quilt so much! The story with it just makes it all the better. What a great friend you are.
It's beautiful and a real comfort to her, I'm sure !
this is gorgeous and one of my all time favorite quilts of yours and all time favorite color scheme!
I absolutely love this color scheme, love the improv blocks. Seriously fantastic.
I´m amazed by that beautiful quilt!
This is such a beautiful quilt with a wonderful story behind it!
Jennifer :)
I just love this quilt. I'm so glad you shared it again. (And thank you for the shout out.) I still remember getting your email request for the pattern - little did I know you would become my fabric pen pal. ;)
A stunning quilt!!
This is such a wonderful quilt. I love the happy color combo. I'm sure it has been a great comfort to Liesel. I hope she is doing well now.
Nice quilt and great story.
Love the simplicity of the blocks. They all work really well together. A great gift to help through a difficult situation.
It's an absolutely beautiful quilt!
Beautiful quilt, with a beautiful, touching story.
Stunning Quilt! Love the colours...they just work!
This is so beautiful! I know your friend has found a lot of comfort in this quilt made with such love.
This is one of my most favorite quilts ever, and I am not talking about just my favorite of yours. I found your blog during the fall quilt festival, and I subscribed and I have really enjoyed reading it.
This is so lovely - what a wonderful gift for your friend!
I love this quilt. And I love that you made it for your friend.
So much love goes in to every piece and seam and stitch.
What a very fun quilt! Love the colors. Great job.
This quilt is lovely, and the story behind it makes it even more so.
Just a wonderful quilt. Love your colour choices.
I adore that quilt! It is fantastic and what a fantastic story to go along with it. THank you for sharing it!
I wouldn't have thought about combining orange with turquoise, but it certainly works. This is a lovely quilt!
Very beautiful quilt work !
Angela,
Your quilt is a wonderful gift of love- I am sure your friend feels your warmth and caring every time she wraps herself up in it. Thanks for sharing your special quilt of friendship.
Enjoy the festival- there are many terrific quilts to view in the show.
Warmest regards,
Anna
http://quiltmomsjourney.blogspot.com/
Beautiful Quilt loved the colors
You have inspired me to get busy. My dear friend is going for a mastectomy tomorrow and I have been thinking about making her a quilt. I love the originality of this quilt. Hope you don't mind if I copy your color scheme, so bright and happy. Thanks for sharing.
THis is a gorgeous quilt and a wonderful gift to cheer a friend!
I love the oranges and blues and imagine your friend could not help but be cheered by this wonderful quilt.
Really cool quilt, Thanks for sharing
I LOVE this quilt! your chiised beautiful colors! beautiful work!
What a cheery quilt! I'm not surprised your friend loved it. I hope she's doing well.
This is one of the cutest quilts I've seen! I have my fingers crossed for your friend, You are lucky to have each other!
Definitly suffering from BQF, but this is great- I keep going back to it. Sounds like your friend loves it too:)
love this!! what a special gift.
Love the color scheme!
l-o-v-e! really love all the squares within squares and cute prints!
Beautiful quilt, beautiful meaning. I keep seeing quilts that were made for comfort and for therapy, and I like being part of that.
What a wonderful quilt to give your friend.
How very nice of you to do this. It is a wonderful quilt.
You are a blessing!
This quilt is just stunning! Great job, and I love when a beautiful quilt makes its way to a loving home.
Love the colors.
Randi
http://DivaBuzz.designing-diva.com
what a great cheery quilt for your friend-how generous.
Come see my antique quilt entries
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http://starleyquilts.blogspot.com
(I think you'll like the cheddar orange star)
beautiful quilt and beautiful story. you are a good friend. thanks for sharing that.
happy to see it again! it's a beauty, and i love the story behind it!
wow--love this quilt and the reason behind it. how precious to make it for your dear friend. the colors are great. it's so interesting to compare it to your inspiration--another beautiful quilt. love the different blocks you did--really great. thanks for sharing
I love this quilt! The colours, the design, the intent, it's all amazing!
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