My Take On a Storm At Sea Quilt for a Heart Defect Survivor “Wear Red for Katie”
 

A friend of mine has a baby girl who is now 18 months old. In brief, at 6 weeks Katie was in the hospital for respiratory issues, a day or 2 into the stay, stopped breathing, 105 minutes of constant CPR her heart started back beating on its own. The Dr’s then told her parents that Katie had several different types of heart defects. After another setback, she had a pacemaker implanted, blood transfusions, etc. In her mom’s words, “I don't know what the future has in store but I DO know that God has provided us a wonderful miracle, 'just in case' you didn't already know.”

Speed up to January 2013, Katie’s mom asked if she could commission me to make Katie a Heart Defect Survivor Quilt. No, I couldn’t do that but I would be honored to make her a quilt. We talked about colors (red and blue) and what ‘should’ be on it (heart, survivor ribbon) – and this is my interpretation of Katie’s quilt. The family has not seen this – I just finished the binding last nite. I will gift this quilt to them Tuesday or Wednesday.

I have to say I was inspired and encouraged and tutored by QB’s Dawn and her quilt – http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...g-t189680.html
Never having paper pieced, she provided me MUCH guidance and knowledge. A special thanks to her!
White on White back with swirly hearts quilted with white thread. The Red has teeny colored hearts...too cute!
I’m excited to get to gift this quilt to this special little girl! Thanks for looking!

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Well done. Good for Jatie too.

Beautiful!

I love it!

What a great quilt, they will be ecstatic I'm sure! God Bless little Katie, and you for creating something special for this family!!!

Beautiful quilt, love the ribbon and heart. What a treasure - both the Quilt and Katie. My prayers are with her and her family, God bless them all.

Beautiful quilt. I will keep Katie and family in my prayers.

Lovely quilt, what a wonderful gift!!

Beautiful beautiful quilt.

ditto
very nice

I can't read through all of that, but bless her heart and yours.

Tis is such a sweet, sweet quilt!

a very nicely designed and executed quilt.

OMG that's perfect. I love the tiny baby feet on the red fabric! They'll love it.

Beautiful and Katie will love it. So will her family.

Great job on the quilt, I know the family will love it. I will keep Katie and her family in my prayers. May God Bless all of you. May God keep Katie safe and well.

Just beautiful, great job and thank you for sharing, you are special
Have a Blessed day
Ellen

Wonderful quilt!! Great job!!

Absolutely Beautiful!

It is an amazing quilt! Give it to Katie as soon as you possibly can. Every minute is precious in her life. It is going to mean so much to her family too!

Kat

beautiful...thanks for sharing

Awesome. What a cherished quilt that will be!

Perfect for your mission. I am sure it will bless their family.

beautiful quilt, what a wonderful gift, I will keep Katie in my prayers

You made such a pretty quilt for this precious little girl. I am sure they will love it.

Outstanding, what a beautiful design you came up with. They will love it.

You did an awesome job. Your storm at sea with the special additions is gorgeous and will mean so much to Katie's parents. Nice Job!!

What a heartwrenching story. You have created a beautiful, beautiful quilt. I'm sure it will bring your love and support with it. Prayers for little Katie.

You can see you put your heart into your quilt.

Absolutely beautiful, good wishes for this miracle girl forever. You are a generous person.

Beautiful quilt!

Great quilt!!!

Beautiful quilt and blessing for Kate

What a lovely quilt. A very generous gift of the heart in more ways than one. My prayers will go out for Katie tonight. I hope she can live a long, healthy, normal life.

What a beautiful quilt! The family will love it. Best wishes to their sweet little daughter.

Just beautiful. Best wishes to all concerned.

Super job.

I pray Katie makes it through her storm. That quilt is so precious and so are you for making it for her. Quilts are like a constant hug of love and warmth. Maybe thats why we make them.

How beautiful these are.