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Quilting: what a fight
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what a fight

my cancer journey

my cancer journey

Pattern Info

This project was designed by bluetwin@wi.rr.com.
Info can be found at:
cancer ribbon quilt

Instructions

all I did was make blocks and traced a cancer ribbon on each different colored fabric scrap. they were then all hand appliqued to the blocks, the blocked were sewn together and then quilted.
Difficulty:

Category: Quilting

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Women

Style: Cute

Materials

cotton fabrics

What was your inspiration?

I was too sick to sit at my sewing machine so a hand project was just the thing.

What are you most proud of?

I love the way it turned out.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Use tiny stitches while hand appliqueing and thread that matches your stitched design colors.

 

38 comments

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jblack16545629 on craftsy.com
jblack16545629
Mar 17, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I just love this quilt. I'm going to try to make one. I ama 3 year breast cancer survivor. My salvation was also sewing. This quilt is relaly inspiring joan Black LaFargeille, New York 13656
quiltmeup on craftsy.com
quiltmeup
Dec 02, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
fabulous quilt...love it...you are so inspiring!
waffles on craftsy.com
waffles
Nov 29, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
i applause you. this quilt is just wonderful. I myself just went through breast cancer myself. when i finally got to where i could stay awake for more than 15-30 mins i got the urge to start quilting again. i find a new love this time around. while stitching you have the time to find peace from the angry, pain,feeling sick. I look at the world and quilts different. i see new/fresh life in them../ keep up the great work in quilting and may you experience a whole new world of life.
Crystal McG on craftsy.com
Crystal McG
Nov 29, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Very nice!
Swifty on craftsy.com
Swifty
Nov 29, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful and prayers for your continued fight!!!
pkcoughlin89779 on craftsy.com
pkcoughlin89779
Nov 29, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Great job and just love the colors! The fight was great and you will continue your fight! Hope all goes well and keep in touch!
bobandi334245 on craftsy.com
bobandi334245
Nov 29, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Let's hope you have won the fight for all time. Lovely quilt
bettycler111488 on craftsy.com
bettycler111488
Nov 29, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I wish I could make one of these for every person that I know personally who is undergoing treatment for cancer.
2509quilts on craftsy.com
2509quilts
Nov 29, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Stunning and inspiring. Well done
Sharon Mooney on craftsy.com
Sharon Mooney
Nov 29, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Absolutely stunning!
sewblank64@aol.com on craftsy.com
sewblank64@aol.com
Nov 29, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
What a wonderful project that got you through a terrible time and a job well done. Love this and my prayers to you.
Schlosser on craftsy.com
Schlosser
Nov 29, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Well done! My niece is an 8 year survivor, so keep the faith! I spent two years hand sewing a quilt top for my grand-daughter while we made trips back and forth to the hospital and nursing home where my father-in-law was. It helped keep me calm when I most needed to be.
Caraline on craftsy.com
Caraline
Nov 29, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Well done you!!! Hope you are felling better now, nasty disease, yep hand sewing would have been the way to go. I find hand sewing much more relaxing than Machine sewing. I imagine when you go to the point of being able to machine sew you were feeling much better. I have been sewing like crazy, as I am waiting on some news I cannot say what at this is a public site, no it is not cancer thankfully. Take care and enjoy your quilt as your milestone to your battle for life. keep quilting its beautiful
Haute Quilteur on craftsy.com
Haute Quilteur
Nov 29, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
You are so strong putting your attention into such a lovely quilt. I didn't want to do anything. I wish I would have known about you sooner. I am good today. Cancer treatments have come a long way in such a short time. My prayers are with you for recovery...and more pretty quilts!
Judi Miller on craftsy.com
Judi Miller
Nov 29, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I just finished putting the blocks together for my daughter-in-law's, cancer quilt, that she is going to give to my niece who lost her mother this last year. The blocks were hand stitched, cross-stitched, then set up with turquoise and black. Thank-you for sharing your quilt and please continue to stitch and quilt.
reenvern on craftsy.com
reenvern
Nov 29, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Thank you for sharing such a remarkable quilt. I have ovarian cancer and applaud you for the work you did on it as I know how exhausting cancer and it's treatment can be.
nancarra339635 on craftsy.com
nancarra339635
Nov 29, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I love that you refused to stop doing what you love, but found a way to continue quilting and creating beauty...good for you! Prayers for your complete healing!
jo stewart on craftsy.com
jo stewart
Nov 29, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful and well done you. I have many friends who have had breast cancer and a son with leukaemia so any help towards keeping up awareness of this terrible scourge is great. I just love the colours you have chosen too, they are my favourites.Jo Stewart, Oman
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chelseabailey
Nov 29, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
so beautiful! Thank you for sharing your project and story!!! I lost a dear friend to ovarian cancer in August. I may do a quilt like this to give to her Relay for Life team to auction/sell/raffle off for fundraising. I'm also doing some nurse scrubs for them to sell.
DeboraQuilter on craftsy.com
DeboraQuilter
Nov 29, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Wonderful idea, I have several friends who have beaten breast cancer, kidney cancer and brain cancer this would be a great gift for them, thanks for sharing your idea,
valleyvu on craftsy.com
valleyvu
Nov 29, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Absolutely Striking Quilt!! Great job. Thanks for sharing both your quilt & your fight.
DiBecker6709@yahoo.com on craftsy.com
DiBecker6709@yahoo.com
Nov 29, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
like the quilt u put alot of love in it . Hope u are feeling better I have MS the same Icon is used but multi colored
vita627@aol.com on craftsy.com
vita627@aol.com
Nov 29, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
What a wonderful way to get through the journey! I just have been diagnoised and think it a wonderful way to put each day in the past... my best to you!
Rachelle W on craftsy.com
Rachelle W
Nov 29, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
A beautiful tribute to your fighting spirit. Thank you for sharing your inspiration!
Babyrandall on craftsy.com
Babyrandall
Nov 29, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I love it, it is beautiful. I have also made a cancer quilt in memory of my sister. It is purple for pancreatic cancer. I think it helps to heal the soul. keep up the fight.
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mskau443258707
Nov 29, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful...and hope you are in recovery!
yessanth49691 on craftsy.com
yessanth49691
Nov 29, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful way to capture your courageous journey.
sgard50 on craftsy.com
sgard50
Nov 29, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I have a sister dealing with Breast Cancer right now. This is a beautiful quilt and I am thinking of doing one for her.
cinnamon1492 on craftsy.com
cinnamon1492
Nov 29, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
God Bless
kathy4226226652 on craftsy.com
kathy4226226652
Nov 29, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful Quilt..
mamavozw26656 on craftsy.com
mamavozw26656
Oct 26, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Lovely!
Scrappyendings on craftsy.com
Scrappyendings
Sep 22, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Wonderful quilt. Inspirational story.
srabasket131761 on craftsy.com
srabasket131761
Sep 19, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful!!!
Katroush90163386 on craftsy.com
Katroush90163386
Sep 19, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
beautiful quilt, inspired name for it
difair on craftsy.com
difair
Sep 19, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful quilt - it's an inspiring piece!
Vickie C on craftsy.com
Vickie C
Sep 18, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
It's beautiful! Hope all is now well with you!!
Laura Crandle on craftsy.com
Laura Crandle
Sep 18, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
love this and hope u r cancer free!!! hugzzzzzzzzzzzzz
bluetwin@wi.rr.com on craftsy.com
bluetwin@wi.rr.com
Sep 19, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
All is well in my world.

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