My first large quilt finally finished!
 

I made this quilt for my brother who is being treated for mantle cell lymphoma. Going through chemo and a stem cell transplant has left him feeling pretty crappy. I started it as soon as I could and I'm happy to say that it is done and it's on its way to him now. I hope that it provides lots of comfort, especially now that the weather is getting cooler.

I also want to say a big thank you to the board. I picked up a number of tips and help from other board members, including: overdying the backing, not pressing the binding, trying a continuous bias binding, using wonder clips while hand-sewing the binding, how to wash a quilt with wool batting and probably others I can't think of right now. So, thank you!

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And this is a picture of my helper girl.
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It's beautiful. I love the colors!

Your work and quilt is BEAUTIFUL!

Beautiful quilt- he will love it. Love your helper too!

Very pretty and I see the quilt inspector agrees.

you did a great job. It's gorgeous.

Gorgeous quilt and cat! Keeping you and your brother in my prayers. He will be comforted by your quilt.

Gorgeous quilt and colors. Your brother should feel comfortable with it. Sue

Gorgeous, yummy colors. You quilt looks beautiful and I hope it brings the warmth and love for your brother that you intend it to. Great job!!!

This is a beautiful quilt. Kitty too. I love it. Beautiful colors. Bless your brother with prayers, and to get through all the steps it takes to take all of the meds and other tests etc. I know he'll be glad to get thru all of Chemo and stuff that makes him feel so bad.

Such a beauty. I love it and I know your brother will to. Best wishes for a full recovery for him.

nicely done

Beautiful quilt & kitty!!!! :)

Beautiful! Prayers sent your way also!

WOW!! Love the purples mixed in with the blues.

How pleasant the color combinations look together, it is stunning, love the pattern and the gorgeous feline camped out on the quilt. I pray the quilt blesses your brother, knowing all the love you have sewn into it so he could wrap himself up in it. I pray his treatment will eradicate the cancer, and this should make him smile.

He will really enjoy this quilt, because it is made by you and beautiful also!

I love th quilt it is beautiful and so is your helper

love the colours in your quilt

nice

It's really beautiful. Well done!

I see your little helper girl included some love on the quilt too. I'm sure he will love it, it's gorgeous. ((())) to him and your whole family.

It is lovely and I know he will love that it came from you!

The quilt is incredible! What pattern did you use? I love the color choices. Your helper is adorable. Best wishes to your brother.

Gorgeous, some of my favourite colours blue and purple. I am sure your brother will be wrapped up in love.

Your brother will feel the love from this quilt !
The colors are beautiful.

Very very pretty I love the colors, purple,green,blue. This is your first big quilt! Wow I hope to get as good as you! You brother will love it.

This is absolutely stunning!

I am familiar with Mantle Cell. What a beautiful gift you are giving.

Beautiful quilt!!

Your quilt is beautiful, he will love it.
Having chemo and a stem cell transplant is not fun and this quilt will keep him is good spirits.
Eighteen years ago I had the same thing for stage 3 breast cancer, in 18 years he'll be telling people how the stem cell transplant saved his life also. And how his wonderful sister hugged him with a beautiful quilt.
Love your kitty also.

Just beautiful!!!!

bight ans cheerful. the warmth of the quilt you bother will also love,.
Great job!

What a beautiful gift to make for your brother. May God restore him to good health.

i *really* hope you enjoyed the process. you did an utterly fantastic job :)

i hope it keeps your brother warm and safe :)

aileen

It is simply, beautiful! I LOVE those colors and your piecing looks perfect! your brother will certainly find comfort and love every time he wraps himself in it!

It's a beautiful quilt! Best wishes for your brother's health.

Absolutely drop dead gorgeous, the colors are stunning and I am sure it will bring great comfort and warmth to your brother. My thoughts and prayers go out to him for a speedy recovery.

Gorgeous quilt and so is your helper.

Your first big quilt. Seriously? It's fabulous. Your brother will love it and it will be such a warm comfort to him in so many ways. You are a wonderful sister. Well done.
Annie