Every three weeks she has to go through chemo, which I hear is cold, so I am hoping this quilt can give her some warmth and comfort during those sessions.
When I asked about her style, I was told that she really likes pink. So pink it is. Pink fabric, pink thread, pink binding. I would have went searching for pink batting, too, if it would have been visible (thank goodness it isn't).
I added her name, smack in the middle of the quilt, with one row of stitching in black thread. I wasn't entirely sure it was going to show up, but after washing, for the crinkle factor, it turned out to be a nice touch, although understated.
I gave it to him this morning, so I hope this afternoon, when she unwraps it, it warms her heart.
I started out quilting this with straight lines, but as we all know, that takes time. So...I decided to quilt part of it with a meander stitch. It's true! The more you do, the easier it gets. I see more meandering in my future.
The back of this project was more pink, with a scrappy pink border, hand bound (my favorite part of making a quilt) by yours truly.
The quilt looks perfectly right for a girl who loves pink and I love the touch with her name. So nice. She will love it and hopefully get better soon!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely gift. I hope it brings comfort to Addi and her family. I'm sure she will love it!
ReplyDeleteI just love how you included her name in the quilt, It's a gorgeous quilt, I am sure she will be delighted. Well done!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt. All the pinks are fabulous. I love her name through the quilt, wonderful to have it personalized.
ReplyDeleteI know that you have, with this post, inspired people to either quilt or to pray for someone fighting this terrible disease. I will be praying for Addi.
ReplyDeleteOn a different note, may I ask what size your pieces were? I want to learn how to quilt and I love the Rail Fence design, but can not figure out how to make the blocks so they fit with each other. Thank you.