My Patchwork Life

Quilting is becoming an increasingly important and integral part of my life. My creative outlet changes how I view the world around me, influences the activities I pursue with my family, and introduces me to new people whose life paths wouldn't ordinarily intersect mine. My life is much like my favorite types of quilts - scrappy and unconventional, full of interest and surprises, and with an underlying current of making do (and making something beautiful!) with what I have.

Thursday, August 8, 2019

Switching gears

Yesterday, a good friend learned that she has inoperable pancreatic cancer. I moved away two years ago, so I can't be there with her in person. My mind and heart are reeling. So, I'm doing what I always do when I need to re-center myself - I'm making her a quilt.

I'm starting with the little pixelated heart I made several years ago from 2" squares.

I wanted to echo that heart to make the quilt lap-sized.

It will be full speed ahead for the next couple of weeks as I rush to finish this and get it to her. Everything else is on hold. Including my breath. I'm so scared for her that I am finding it hard to breathe.

Fuck cancer.

4 comments:

joe tulipsAugust 9, 2019 at 3:16 AM
How beautiful, from something so horrible.
All your quilts this summer are wonderful. This one more so.
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MoneikAugust 9, 2019 at 8:34 AM
What an amazing idea and will truly be a soothing experience for you. Any time I am in wait or have something heavy on my heart, sewing a quilt for the person is my therapy. Prayers for your friend.
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Cheryl's Teapots2QuiltingAugust 9, 2019 at 2:42 PM
Sorry about your friends cancer, but I know that the quilt will be a comfort to her.
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Joyce BurkeDecember 24, 2021 at 9:50 PM
Loove this
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