In the summer of 2104, I decided to make my friend Mary a small quilt. Her husband had just passed away after a battle with cancer. I chose "Mini Radio Way" from
Jaybird Quilts and used a charm pack that Mary had given me. The background was black and as I worked on it, I noticed that I was having vision problems which progressively got worse.
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| Mary's quilt (top), 2014 |
Then I heard the dreaded words from my doctor, "You have a cancer. There's a tumor behind your eye pressing on your optic nerve." I had to give the little quilt to Mary, unfinished when it became impossible for me to work on it. I am happy to say that after receiving treatment at Swedish Cancer Institute in Seattle, I am in remission and feel great!
When I saw that my friend Sonja Zastow was involved in the teal mini exchange to promote awareness of ovarian cancer, I knew that I wanted to make the quilt again, this time using white fabric I already had in my stash. My friend Mary helped me pick out the back fabric when I visited her in Seattle.
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| Before |
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| After |
By now, you have seen all the mini quilt my local friends (and customers) made. How about seeing them holding their creations before they were mailed off? Each lady got a free pattern (thank you, Beth Helfter from
Eva Paige Quilt Designs) and a chance to win a goodie bag valued at $75.00!
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| Sonja Zastrow |
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| Mary Burke |
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| Becky Alexander |
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| Timmie Sue Edgerley |
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| Me |
We can't wait for next year!
