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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Oh my goodness, what a story, and what a loving group of quilters you are! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteSEW sorry for your loss! You were such a good friend to Jenn. Making a quilt to comfort her in her sickness and another to say goodbye was a wonderful thing for you to do.
ReplyDeleteAm so sorry that you lost a dear friend and quilter but am proud of all of you for coming together and making her 2 special quilts--
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What a lovely gesture for your friend! It is meaningful and touching. Sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteMy deepest condolences on the loss of your dear friend. She sounds like an amazing person and her loss will be felt deeply. Your group's quilt is beautiful and honors her memory well.
ReplyDeleteMy deepest sympathy on the loss of your friend. What a beautiful way to remember her and send her off in style! God Bless her and your group!
ReplyDeleteWow, awesome compassion!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your loss. What beautiful gifts you gave to your friend with those two beautiful quilts.
ReplyDeleteOh, wow. It sounds as though this quilt was cathartic, a healing project that your friend knew would help you all to say goodbye to her. How wonderful to know that she will be wrapped in your love for all of eternity.
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ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear about Jenn. I am sure that she felt all the love and care that was stitched into that last quilt. What a kind quilting group you are. {{Hugs}} a bunch for all of you. ~smile~ Roseanne
My sympathy to you all on the death of your friend. -Jean
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