ISO free Breast Cancer Ribbon Pattern
 

I am wanting to make a Breast Cancer Ribbon Quilt for my adopted Daughter, I have found some on Pinterest but the problem is: I can't get a pattern for any of them.

I want it to look like a Ribbon Bow ... not squared at the top.

I hope that some one out there can Help me!

Thanks very much
Boston Mom
01/29/18

Here's one, although it is square at the top but you could use the background color and do the rest of the ribbon and just applique the curved piece.

You may be able to find a pattern if you search for "yellow ribbon". There was one popular in the 90's.

Sent you a PM.

Not sure what you mean by not squared of at the top, but here's a tut on how to make one.

http://quiltshopgal.com/breast-cance...lock-tutorial/

Watson

May I just put this out there? Some of us who have walked that path don't really want to look at a reminder every day. Unless you are sure this is what she wants (and we are all different) maybe make something that is more generic if you know what I mean? If I had gotten a pink or ribbon quilt when I was going through treatment I would have put it far away. I don't mean to be disrespectful and this may be what she wants in case please disregard. Wishing her well.

Stitchnripper has a point. I have had cancer twice, each a different cancer, and I just have a hard time with everything being pink. There are times I just have to go along but I don't want the reminder. I have enough pain that I don't need a reminder. There a lot of people that like the extra support this will help, so do it for them.

Thank you Stitchnripper - I was going to suggest that Boston Mom read some of the comments https://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f...n-t243449.html and https://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f...p-t157342.html I think it really does depend on the recipients feelings.

That being said a few links would be:
https://www.ericas.com/pinkribbon.htm
http://windhamfabrics.com/cgi-bin/fa...?patternID=291
https://www.quiltingboard.com/pictur...t-t269303.html

Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.

I agree, Stitchripper. That part of my life is over and I do not want my identity to be "cancer survivor" for the rest of it.

My sister and cousin were both found breast cancer within weeks of one another, so I decided to make quilts for them. I did not know if the bc ribbon would be what they wanted so found a tula pink pattern of large hearts. Picked out pretty bright fabric with flowers, chocolate, butterflies, birds, etc. and made each heart different with all the special things in life. Made a small label on the back with the pink ribbon and both women loved the fact that they did not have to be reminded of the cancer every time they use the snuggle quilt. Both are now cancer free. Peace, Brenda

After 4 years cancer free I don't like the pink ribbon as a symbol of breast cancer. I don't like to be reminded either.

When going thru treatment I did not want a reminder. It took several years before I could actually display a little a yard flag and then I considered it a victory flag. My friend made a quilt for me that was very touching. It is a Buggy Barn Pattern called something like Home is where the heart is. It is a large heart block with a house in one corner. Then she had a lot of my friends write messages to me. Now I have it on the back of the sofa. As life would have it, I am going thru it again and looking at the quilt reminds me how lucky I am that so many friends care.

I would vote against the pink ribbon. I have a quilt that friends made me that is pink and white to use while I was going through chemo and I love it but that is as close to pink as I want to get. My quilt has hearts, flowers and other quilt squares. I was deeply touched that they cared enough to make it for me and treasure it dearly so I think making a quilt for someone to use while they are undergoing chemo is very comforting and appreciated. I just don't think focusing on pink ribbon is something many appreciate. I wanted hope, love and encouragement, not a reminder of how sick I am.

Free pattern here that might work for your project.

http://www.fatcatpatterns.com/freepatterns.html

I feel the same way as Stitchnripper. I am three years cancer free and I have no desire to look at anything that reminds me of it. It is one of the hardest things that you will ever go through and I just prefer not to be reminded of it all the time.

Of the FatCat free patterns I liked the Shadowed Heart block & the quilt done with layered hearts in 1/4's. They could both be done with favorite colors.

I am two years breast cancer free and my husband is one year cancer free. I am in the process of making a quilt out of my scarves that I wore when it was cold. Went bald when it wasn't. Have a cancer can't panel to make a quilt. Friends have been collecting different pinks for me, and I also have been given pink fat quarters from friends on this web site. To me it shows I was strong and a fighter and I beat it. Six months of chemo every other friday. My cousin passed away from pancreatic cancer while I was going thru this plus my husband diagnosed with cancer while going thru my mastectomy and all the other surgeries. I would have been proud to receive a quilt, it showed someone thought enough of me to make one.

Be sure your DD wants a pink ribbon quilt. One of my friends told me she put her pink ribbon quilt away that her guild made for her. She said she didn't want to see it and then she feels bad because she feels that way. She doesn't want any reminders of her cancer especially a badge for having it.

What wonderful, heartfelt responses. Only someone who has been there can really know what it feels like. God bless all of you. I wish you many peaceful hours of quilting ahead.