She was diagnosed with metaplastic breast cancer only 1 year ago and did everything in her power to fight it. We made a quilt for her at that time (in one week!!!) to comfort her and she took it to her chemo treatments. Here is a photo she shared of the quilt in use:
As her life was nearing it's end, she shared with us that she would like to have a quilt/shroud to go with her as she is buried. We (as a group) scurried to make her another quilt. Her favorite color scheme was blue/green and we made half square triangles. There are many special nods in the fabrics--kitties and puppies, because she was a big animal lover. I added a unicorn strip on the back, because she was a special unicorn!
Friday night was our monthly late night sew night at Blue Bar Quilts. While there, I pieced together a back and then did a pillowcase assembly to finish the quilt. On Saturday I top-stitched the edging. The process was incredibly emotional, yet cathartic. It is so special to put together something with such meaning.
The world is a bit emptier right now, but Jenn is in a much better place, free of pain and suffering. Her obituary can be found here.
xoxo,
Kristin
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