Originally Posted by stevendebbie25
Originally Posted by wanderingcreek
I think it is a wonderful idea. I would not be able to attend as I live too far away but would be happy to help out by making a quilt or something to be auctioned off. I do agree with QuiltnCowgirl about the other types of cancer being overshadowed by breast cancer but I do know that it gets the most support.I have seen the Pink Ribbon Bargello Quilt and agree that it is a nice pattern and I think it would also look good in any of the other cancer colors. Unfortunately I don't have the pattern.
I just found the pattern in Eric'a online & bought it (Bargello ribbon). what if the Bargello was in multiple colors, it is a ribbon? Our son died of Leukemia (Orange) our daughter has melanoma (black), and I had cervical & mom had ovarian (both teal). Here are links to colors of cancers and causes, most have overlapping meanings.
Still, maybe a bargello of rainbow colors would be nice?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_awareness_ribbons
http://www.trinitylondon.com/awarene...n-meanings.asp
http://www.craftsnscraps.com/jewelry/ribbons.html
My cousin Billy and a very good friend named Laureen both died from melanoma. My aunt and uncle started a non profit called the Bill Walter III Melanoma Research Fund. They send $ for research and also send $ to melanoma patients for their treatments. Every year they do a 1k and 5k run/walk to raise money for research. They call it the Rayz Awareness run and you can find info on it on Facebook.
What I am getting at here is the logo for the run is usually a red lifeguard tower with an umbrella. I have long thought of doing a quilt with the tower on it. Billy was a lifeguard in Daytona Beach, FL. That would be an original idea for a melanoma centerpiece. Of course, this one is close to my heart and I am biased!