I say go for the color scheme and the stains can and will wash out some of the draws are done before they are realy seated to have the infusion of drugs so it won't get messy. once they are seated or laying down the quit will be fine. My moms quilt held up just fine.

Maybe you could use a beige tone on tone for the background. That should hide any minor stains.

I say use the yellow, if those are his colors, then go for it.

How about a light grey?

mottled blue would go with both blocks ?rich blue as the squares----white is too stark--

Nothing got on my dad's quilt form treatments, so it wasn't a problem. I did have to wash his a bit more often, just becuse it traveled back and forth so much - but no matter the color, you'd still need to do that (else you'd stil be carrying a dirty quilt regardless of color...eewwww).

Use what goes with the color scheme to make him happy - and don't worry about the washing. After all, you're making it for him to use, not to put up and save...right?

Debbie in Austin

Maybe a mottled yellow for both BGs, but a darker on 1/2 & lighter on other 1/2. Something like Moda marbles. Comes in lots of colors/shades.

What if you found a fabric that contained the greens and yellows for a background. Maybe something swirly, or like a batik or tie died?

Love the Packers too! go for the white and yellow!!!!!!
If itstains a little, so what. its the love in the quilt that matters.

Have you considered a small print floral in the white areas? A solid tan would work too.

I like the white but just offering another solution.

Good luck with it.

Gold with a tinge of tan in it? Still the Packers color, but maybe a little more masculine, and it would be easier to keep a clean look.

My only suggestion is maybe a flannel backing b/c I heard treatments make people cold.
What a nice thing you're doing :)

There's no rule that says you have to use all one background color. Use the yellow background on the green stars and the green background on the yellow stars. A lot of teams also have a third color. Check and see what the Packers third color is and maybe use it.

What about a dark gray? not quite black but will still allow the green and yellow to stand out.

Creamy mottled fabric like the Moda Marbles would be my choice. I'm not a fan of white unless there's no choice.

Might also want to make a matching bag, doesn't have to be pieced, just the same fabric. If possible, line it with a slippery fabric so the quilt slides in and out easily.

I say use yellow, too. ANY color will show stains!!!! If you look hard enough!

A mottled yellow would be awesome with these colors :D:D:D

Well that's not helpful! I think I'd just go with the two colors then.

what about a mottled or marbled yellowish green? I did that on my hunter's star with a very barely green batik (almost white) and I love the look!

I think the advice about making the quilt totally washable is good. One of the dangers of chemo is being so vulnerable to infection. Unfortunately hospitals and clinics aren't the most germ-free places. Having said that, I would have loved a quilt to take with me to treatments and especially to the hospital when the doctor put me in isolation because of an infection. I called it protective custody!:)

the beige tone on tone with maybe some yellow tone on tone to mix. Really going to be stunning! She will love it and you!

Can you get ahold of some Packers fabric? Try Jo-Anns?

unfortunately most packer fabric is quite ugly but a mottled green and gold might be great.

Beautiful pattern !!! I say do it for your friend in his colors !!! This ia about him right ??

Great gift!!! I'd suggest the light beige Moda mottled fabric also. Love the Star---what is the name of this pattern, please.
Thanks and good luck, Kutnso

Well I went thru chemo and my quilt did not get stained. It does get very cold when getting chemo. It does something to our internal thermostat. lol. BYW I am now going on my sixth year post breast Ca

I was thinking the same thing.

I would consider using a gray fabric. I think it would work well with the green and yellow fabrics you have chosen.

WOW, that is beautiful!!!!!! I would go with the white, it really makes it "pop".

What pattern is that, would you mind sharing it? Very, very beautiful!!!

I believe Wal MArt has Packers fabric

gorgeous - my daughter is undergoing chemo and she still likes the look of things crisp and nice, so I would go with the white.

By the way, could you please tell me the names of your blocks - absolutely beautiful!

Thanks

Darlene

I'd go with white if that pleases you most. Pale beige or grey would also work.
Were it I, I'd go with pale grey.
It's going to be beautiful whatever you choose.

I know a lot of people have suggested gray. I think it will look more like a John Deere quilt if you use gray or black. I would go with the white since it is the color of the uniforms. Green, gold and white.
http://www.packersuniforms.com/

How about football print? Brown goes with yellow and green.

How about a tan color?

Regular hydrogen perxoide right out of the bottle and put on blood will remove it. Learned this from my best friend who is a R.N. then wash as usual. Perxoide just eats up protein which is blood. It does not bleach out any other color. It will even work on dried blood. Best wishes for your friend.

i must not have read the posts related to your first post!
i just made a small quilt for my daughter's boss. his wife has breast cancer . i used white tone on tone for the back. i put a piece of the border in the middle of the back. i hope it will be alright.