pinwheel kitty cat quilt
 

I started this quilt last year for a friend who is a 6+ year survivor of pancreatic cancer. We thought we were going to lose her last year. I lost interest in working on it because I didn't think I'd be able to finish it before she left us. She made a miraculous recovery and is doing very well today (considering all her health issues). So I finally got the binding sewn on a couple of weeks ago and gave it to her Tuesday. She's always loved cats and blue is her favorite color. As you can tell from the smile, she loves her quilt. She called me Wednesday to tell me she slept under it Tuesday night and it was very warm and comfy.

Look at that smile!! You obviously made her day. You are a wonderful friend. Lovely quilt BTW!

What a lovely quilt! I'm sure her expression says it all - she will love it.

I haven't seen that pattern before - looks like ribbon ends. Great job on the color selection, and your friend looks so happy to receive it.

I'm glad she is able to enjoy her pretty quilt. 6 years after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer is impressive. Good for her.

What's even more impressive is that 6 years ago, the doctors gave her a 25% chance of surviving the surgery. We've always said that, like a cat, she has nine lives

Beautiful...as well as the lady holding it!

The cat block itself is not unique. I've seen it before. But I drew it up in EQ6 to size it so I could get 2 cats from one fat-eighth (since I started with a pack of those that I had purchased from Keepsake Quilting). Then I just put 4 cat blocks together and rotated them to create the pinwheel look

I'll have to remember to tell Diane you said that. It'll make her smile even bigger

She looks very healthy holding up her beautiful quilt. I hope she continues to be a survivor.

Fabulous job! And a heartwarming story :)

She sure looks delighted with her quilt. And I know she must be very touched to have had you make it for her specially. She appears very vibrant and charming. Congratulations to her on her survival!

Very nice quilt. I love it.

She looks very happy - gorgeous quilt!

A wonderful story. She is a living miracle! Terrific picture of her and her quilt. Love the design, colors and quilting!

Beautiful lady and beautiful quilt!! And blessed to have a friend like you!

A lovely quilt for a lovely lady. Best wishes to her.

Clever great job

That is fabulous! She looks very happy.

Very nice. Beautiful quilt and you are a great friend.

Your friend looks fabulous - and so does the quit!

That is beautiful!! Great job.

Congratulations to your friend for putting up the good fight. She loves the wonderful quilt you made and so do I.

Awesome job!

Just beautiful!!!!

what a thoughtful gift,she loves it and will keep her cozy

Your quilt is all the more fabulous because of the story behind it. I hope you will be able to enjoy this friendship for many more years to come.

Best wishes for the health of this lady.

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!

Bravo....I can see the love is felt by your friend that went into the quilt you made just for her. Congratulations. That is the best medicine of all: love!

Lovely quilt, lovely lady. Glad she will have a chance to enjoy it.

Is this block pattern available for purchase? I'd like a pillow in that design.

Thanks.

What a beautiful quilt! God bless your friend and God bless you!

I love it also. Beautiful quilt.

The smile says it all!

The cat block is not unique really. I drew it up in EQ to the size I wanted and just rotated 4 of them to get the pinwheel effect.

What a beautiful quilt, and what a nice thing to do!