It was not difficult to choose my most special completed quilt as I have so many wonderful memories of my first careful steps in quilting- and blogland.
In September 2007 I asked visitors of my blog to come up with ideas for appliques and embroideries to use in my Pink Ribbon (charity) quilt. I also asked to give me names of friends they knew who had to deal with Breast Cancer. The idea was to send the quilt to someone in the world who would be comforted by receiving it.
Lots of comments with ideas and names were posted. Working on the design of the quilt and the quilting was a wonderful and new journey to me. Birds, flowers and dragonflies, a pink-ribbon and a little girl, the logo of the Dutch Pink Ribbon organization would be in the quilt. On special request there was a rainbow and a tree to remember friends who did not survive the battle against breast cancer.
The quilt steadily came together. When the top was finished the name of the recipient was drawn. The finished top and backing were taken to the longarm quilting service and I anxiously waited for the phonecall to tell me the quilting was done…
4 Weeks later I collected the quilt and was in awe over the finished piece. There were hearts all over the quilt, carefully stitched around all the appliques and embroideries.
After stitching the binding down and making a label with all the names of bloggers who participated in the project by sending fabrics or come up with ideas and names, the Pink Ribbon Quilt was ready to leave for Australia.
Some weeks later the quilt arrived at my Australian blogfriend’s house and she brought the quilt to her friend.
I will never forget the joy I had making this quilt.
Nicolette
I just found the on-line Spring Quilt Festival today. I love your quilt and the story. Being a quilt historian since 1981, quilts ARE THE VEHICLE OF CHOICE for me for recording women’s history in ANY day and ANY age. I find your pink quilt and its story particulary interesting because of how you found someone to give it to. Keep up the good work! KarenQuilt.
Love the colors and memories!
What a great idea and I’m so glad you were able to share this quilt with so many quilters in blogland. It is such a touching story – a beautiful quilt for a great cause. I’m sure it is great comfort to the recipient and will be treasured for a long, long time.
What a wonderful story that goes along with this fantastic quilt. I’m very sure that it was received with love.
I make “pink” quilts also. I donate them to a local treatment center for breast cancer patients. It’s a great feeling to know that we can provide someone with a little comfort.
Happy Quilting!!
Beautiful quilt. Great cause. Thank you for sharing.
what a beautiful treasure!!!!!
What a wonderful generous gift. A treasure of the heart and soul. You, nor she will ever forget no matter what happens to the quilt. You are a
A most amazing quilt and story. Am so glad you shared this with everyone! Thank you so much for giving so much of yourself in such a creative way.
Fantastic quilt and story!
Beautiful!
I don’t know which is lovelier, the quilt or the story behind it. Well done!
Beautiful quilt and lovely story! I love quilting for a cause.
Jennifer/sewhooked.org
It’s beautiful! Thanks for sharing it with us.
Lovely story, beautiful quilt!
Sharing your talent by donating a quilt
to a worthy cause is so rewarding! Love
the quilt and the story – blessings!
What a beautiful gift! You did a lovely job. I can only imagine the joy it brought.
My daughter Kim recieved a quilt from her friends when she was diagnosed with cancer and it went everywhere with her,your quilt is very specialand I,m sure the person who recieved it felt the love and best wishes that came with it. Marcia PS I cherish Kims friendship quilt,it reminds me that she was loved by many.
just beautiful
What a lovely quilt and meaningful story. Such a lovely thing to do. Thanks for sharing!
I was so touched when I saw your quilt today. I just returned from my oncologist appointment today. As of now, I am winning the fight against breast cancer. I am taking Aromasin to try to keep it at bay. It will be five, yes FIVE, years in September. However, today the oncologist and I agreed that we will continue our partnership and my medication past the “magical five year” mark since I am at high risk for recurrence. The quilt is absolutely beautiful and I hope the recipient loves it.
Susan
What a wonderful heart-warming story. Thank you for sharing your quilt and your story.
You did a beautiful job! Nothing says love like a quilt.
You did an amazing job and I am sure the recipient loves it. Nothing says love like a quilt!
Your Pink quilt is so beautiful! Great job!
I love the pink and all the embroidery. This is definitely inspiring me to try out some embroidery on my own quilts!
So much love into a quilt! How truly beautiful!
What a tribute to cancer survival! The pink is awesome and including names of people who’ve had it is a nice idea too. Every quilt has a story, thanks for sharing this one.
Keep up the good work. Freida
What a sweet sweet, touching story that belongs to your quilt. Thank you for sharing this.
wow! love the pink!
The quilt is beautiful and the story is wonderful. I compliment you on your generosity
A beautiful story to go along with a beautiful quilt. Your longarmer did amazing work that complimented what you had done amazingly. I’m certain the woman who holds the quilt now also sees it as a very special quilt. Kudos to you for what you’ve made.