I used a soft apple green minky fabric for the back. I took every precaution in prewashing and testing the permanent pens (note Sharpie markers are not 100% waterproof—thank goodness I found out before I tried to use them on the blocks). I sprinkled the blocks with water and ironed them before I put the quilt together to make sure it wouldn’t bleed. I was disappointed to find that a few of the pens still bled into the fabric a bit during the final washing. Here are some pictures of the quilt
Some close up pictures of the messages before it was quilted. I was so glad I had gathered quotes from the internet as several people used them. All of the messages were very inspiring!
Faith
Hope
Love
My co-worker made a beautiful tote bag, with lots of pockets, to put the quilt in. We filled the tote with small books of crossword puzzles, email jokes, candy, gum, hand lotion, lip balm, tissue, a water bottle, and a card signed by everyone.
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What a fabulous quilt you made. I'm sure it will provide your friend with comfort as she goes through the coming days.
ReplyDeleteThe quilt is so pretty and the signatures are enough to bring tears to anyone's eyes. You're such a sweet person to do that for her. I think you handled it perfectly too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing you are! she will be so comforted with this through all the treatments! i'm so humbled by this post...
ReplyDeleteWhat an inspiring and literally comforting gift for your friend. Thanks for sharing your quilting.
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What a beautiful gift to give your co-worker.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt of love for your friend to wrap herself in in her time of challenge.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. Regards, Sue
What a beautiful quilt! I love all the inspiring sentiments!!
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful. Just wonderful. And so unique. I love the tote bag with the assortment of comfort items, but especially the quilt. This is the perfect gift!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt. The sentiments expressed would make a beautiful quilt, without the great fabrics and blocks. And vice versa; the fabrics and blocks are great all by themselves. But with the combination of everything, I just love love love this quilt.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful and thoughful gift. Just awesome.
ReplyDeletegreat story, lovely quit.
ReplyDeleteI remember you talking about that quilt. It turned out so beautifully and the bag is super. I enjoyed seeing all the messages by the workers. I am sure that she will cherish that quilt forever!
ReplyDeleteThis is one of my favorite color combinations. I find it so soothing. And I'm sure all the sentiments and concern poured into this quilt are very meaningful for your friend. Such a good idea to put it in a fun bag with all those treats.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful quilt work !
ReplyDeleteWhat a thoughtful comforting gift for your co-worker. And I love the way it was accompanied by the tote filled with useful goodies. I have a feeling that your experience and ideas for organizing the quilt will be borrowed and will delight other recipients down the road.
ReplyDeleteThis is a truly special quilt. I'm sure it gives your co-worker much comfort during this difficult time. Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteA stunning gift that I am sure brings warmth and comfort to your friend during her difficult days.
ReplyDeleteVery nice bag too- she is blessed with such thoughtful supportive friends.
Your cat is very handsome on your header. We have an orange cat also- Her name is Mars but she has some white on her chest and paws. She is a quilt diva- perhaps your cat is too?
Enjoy the festival- there are so many terrific quilts to view.
Regards from a Western Canadian quilter,
Anna
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Beautiful! What a special quilt!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful sentiment and quilt.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome take on a signature quilt. This should be called the Encourager Quilt! Sew On!
ReplyDeleteI truly think that you couldn't have presented anything more valuable than a quilt, some love, and constant encouragement for someone in such a situation.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely breathtaking! BTW...I adore the picture you use as your header. Piwacket says Red is one stud muffin.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful gift for your colleague. I hope she comes through OK.
ReplyDeleteLovely......quilters are the best and most generous people I know.....you've done a wonderful thing :0)
ReplyDeleteHappy sewing
Man, I'm all teary eyed reading this....what a great gift!
ReplyDeletea precious quilt for a special friend--wishing her good results. i made a total minky blanket for my sister in law as she went through chemo--i'd knew how cold a person gets during this time. my dsil said it was so helpful to have it, as i know your friend will--a warm hug from those who love her
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