sef0181

Hello all, I'm back again.
This month has been one of sudden news- on my father's side, his eldest sister received a diagnosis of early stage breast cancer, she's meeting with her surgeon next week. A comfort quilt pattern immediately popped into my head, bright jewel tones, a cross (she's very religious), and a border with hearts with notes from the family included all the way around. That side of the family is very close.

Then, less than a week later, my mother's older brother, who's been fighting severe sepsis, heart attack, etc, was finally given a diagnoses of metastatic stage IV prostate cancer. Just going through sepsis he insisted that he was considering refusing treatment, he felt awful and was certain he was going to die. I'm a believer that when a person gets that sudden feeling of looming death, it can be a self-fulfilling prophecy. I believe he will refuse treatment and hope to pass quickly with lots of pain meds. I know I should make him a quilt, also, but I don't feel the same inspiration. He has a painful road ahead, stuck in a cold hospital bed. But I don't know what to quilt a man who doesn't want to fight, but is also mad that he's dying. I do not imagine he will last long. So I need to get both quilts done very quickly. I'm going to be at the fabric store this afternoon. Any suggestions on patterns that are simple, masculine, and come together quickly would be appreciated. I will machine quilt hers so it will withstand repeated washings for the duration of her treatment(s), but will probably hand tie his so it's ready quickly for him.