Originally Posted by
charlottequilts
I would make a cheap and warm fleece throw to use during treatments and work on a beautiful healing/survivor quilt for afterward to celebrate the end of her treatments. That way, your quilt will be associated with your confidence in her getting stronger and not with being sick. And if she doesn't want to see the throw again, she can chop it into dust rags with satisfaction and without feeling guilty.
hugs,
Charlotte
I've not been in this situation myself of close to anyone who has (thankfully) but I really like this idea. Gives you time to make a quilt she would like and not have any negative connotations. And thank you for doing this. I'm sure your friend will be truly grateful and appreciative.