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I love the storyquilt story. I somewhat disagree with the Central Oregon Hospital plan. Why not give the quilt to each patient and let them wash it etc. They it doesn't need to be so serviceable. Fabric that is washed in the high temperature, sturdy machine doesn't stay nice no matter what it is. Ugh to their scratchy cotton "serviceable" quilts. I made one for a friend's mother with a lovely bright flannel front and a cuddly minkee on the back. She used it at home and took it to the hospital with her. I'm of the opinion that the pink ribbon is a great fund raising device but not needed on a quilt!
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Originally Posted by mic-pa
(Post 5373385)
I make my quilts with angels appliqued on them. I have made many and give them away as soon as I hear of someone with cancer going thru chemo. I usually make them 45 x 60.
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Originally Posted by qwkslver
(Post 5376853)
I just got diagnosed with cancer. I wouldn't want one with anything that reminded me of cancer. No ribbons, just something soft and comforting. Just my thoughts.
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My husband has been undergoing treatment for 13 years. His favorite quilt is a "manly" quilt that I made out of shirting flannels in 1999 for his first round of chemo. It is warm, soft and full size. He used it in the infusion room during his first round of chemo. Yes, the infusion rooms and hospitals are usually cold. I have made him other quilts for other times of treatment but the flannel plaid one remains his favorite. He always seeks it out when he doesn't feel well. I just had to write to you because today he underwent his third bone marrow transplant and is tucked underneath a quilt of love in his hospital bed at this very moment. Quilts are great comforters..to the patient and the family.....so match the quilt to the one who is to receive it!!
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Originally Posted by scrappingfaye58
(Post 5377065)
I am fighting Melanoma... and so far, have been cleared as far as not having to haver chemo. That being said, I would prefer something warm and cuddly, and cheery. I know what I am fighting, and would rather ignore it when I am snuggling under it.
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Originally Posted by QuiltE
(Post 5373471)
I'm in the camp of don't even think of giving me one that is
... pink ...... or with the ribbon logo ......... or with angels ............ or with anything even remotely connected to what I am dealing with. Not to worry, I will not be oblivious to what I am fighting ... and will certainly not be ignoring it. I just know I will want something that is all about me, and something that would give me strength in ways beyond what I have. Something that will strengthen me and build on that inner strength, guts, gumption and glory that I have. Sorry for those who think those symbols are wonderful ... it just shows the diversity of what some would want ... and what some would not want. If making one ... choose wisely, hopefully knowing whom will be receiving, well enough, to choose what they would want. If not ......... Simply ASK! |
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i made this for my niece as she was going through chemo for breast/bone cancer. she loved it and when i found out she was terminal i managed to make it in 5 days to send it from arizona to nova scotia for her. she got to use it for 6 weeks before her passing. her only sister is now the proud owner of it and gives me such great joy that she can get comfort from it. the templates of phrases can be purchased at blockpartystudios.com [ATTACH=CONFIG]350187[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]350190[/ATTACH]
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I've just made one for a girlfriend. She likes flowers and when she was first diagnosed two birds (doves) came to her bedroom window. her parents are both deceased but felt this was a sign they are watching over her. I found this small panel that had two birds and flowers and matched the charm pack I had. I put it together and she loved it. The colors were bright and cheery. I did label it with a verse. She loved it.
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Originally Posted by huntersgrammie
(Post 5378358)
i made this for my niece as she was going through chemo for breast/bone cancer. she loved it and when i found out she was terminal i managed to make it in 5 days to send it from arizona to nova scotia for her. she got to use it for 6 weeks before her passing. her only sister is now the proud owner of it and gives me such great joy that she can get comfort from it. the templates of phrases can be purchased at blockpartystudios.com
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I have made several what I call "Comfort Quilts", mine were no certain pattern,, I didn't do the pick ribbon,, just a lap size quilt for them to wrap in when they are taking chemo,,, the main thing is they know that you care.. I am making one now for a friend that has pancreatic cancer and it is a string quilt put together in a barn raising pattern... I will try and post a picture when it is done..
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