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LucyInTheSky 01-09-2011 01:56 PM

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Many moons ago I saw this quilt by Charismah - http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-36526-1.htm and bookmarked it in my 'awesome patterns I want to do someday' file. This is a block for Quilterscache.

I have made about 6 quilts (with 5 more tops in progress) for Quilts For Kids which go to hospitalized children. Unrelatedly, I teach high school math. I have a student with fibromyalgia (spelling) who missed about 30 days of school last semester. It's painful for her to sit and move and write and she can't carry her backpack. It's sad to see someone so young in so much pain. I email her the notes every day and she kept up with the homework and did the tests at home (with parent supervision, so no questions about her cheating). Even with the absences, she had a high A for the semester. What really hit home for me was when we were having a student-parent-all teachers conference (since we do that for every kid with a chronic illness) and her dad said they're going up to Phoenix Children's Hospital for the weekend to run tests and hopefully come up with a treatment. And which weekend was this? Thanksgiving weekend. And it occurred to me that I'm making quilts for children who I don't even know, and here is a kid who I know is suffering and so I decided to make a quilt for her. I asked her dad (since he volunteers at the school once per week) about what colors/things she likes (backing is going to be horses) and I made this top. Thankfully she seems to be doing better. They attached some little box thing that gives her electrical shocks so she's in less pain (forgive the lack of medical details... basically she's doing better). She was at school for most of Dec and most of Jan so far, and seems to be doing a lot better.

I just finished piecing the blocks together. They went incredibly quickly. I'm going to add a 6" border in the black flower center fabric. The close up picture is more true-color than the full picture.

What the colors actually look like!
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Yarn or Fabric 01-09-2011 01:57 PM

That is really cool. I love the way this is coming out!

cjomomma 01-09-2011 02:02 PM

I'm lovin it!! The colors are great.

leonajo 01-09-2011 02:02 PM

the little girl will be so touched, we need more teachers like u!!!!!!!!!!! may have to bookmark to borrow ur idea lol simple but really nice.

irishrose 01-09-2011 02:03 PM

The quilt is pretty and the sentiment is lovely. Your student will treasure it.

BTW, Magnesium Malate from the natural food store does wonders for fibromyalgia. It's just magnesium and malic acid (found in apples), but it is a big help.

NancyG 01-09-2011 02:03 PM

That's lovely. She will be thrilled!

dakotamaid 01-09-2011 02:03 PM

The box is probably a Tens unit used for pain management. It sends out electrical impulses that interfere with the electrical impulses that cause the pain. (Clear as mud!!??) It has had much success with many kinds of pain but takes patience to work with it.

The quilt is lovely, love those colors.

dakotamaid 01-09-2011 02:03 PM

The box is probably a Tens unit used for pain management. It sends out electrical impulses that interfere with the electrical impulses that cause the pain. (Clear as mud!!??) It has had much success with many kinds of pain but takes patience to work with it.

The quilt is lovely, love those colors.

sak658 01-09-2011 02:16 PM

Where can I find this quilt pattern.... Thanks

LucyInTheSky 01-09-2011 02:36 PM


Originally Posted by dakotamaid
The box is probably a Tens unit used for pain management. It sends out electrical impulses that interfere with the electrical impulses that cause the pain. (Clear as mud!!??) It has had much success with many kinds of pain but takes patience to work with it.

That does make sense, thank you. Much better than my explanation!

LucyInTheSky 01-09-2011 02:37 PM


Originally Posted by sak658
Where can I find this quilt pattern.... Thanks

Here ya go: http://quilterscache.com/S/Squareswi...res2Block.html

LucyInTheSky 01-09-2011 02:38 PM


Originally Posted by leonajo
may have to bookmark to borrow ur idea lol simple but really nice.

I love how easy this quilt was to put together, and yet when you look at the whole quilt, the black squares pop out and it forms a cool pattern :)

UglyCook 01-09-2011 02:39 PM

I like it in both shades! Very, very nice quilt and extra special because you took the time to make it for her. Can you imagine at that age if you had felt so cared for by one of your teachers?

MamaBear61 01-09-2011 02:40 PM

Very pretty.

sharon b 01-09-2011 02:44 PM

Beautiful colors together :mrgreen: How thoughtful of you - she will treasure it

Kitsapquilter 01-09-2011 02:48 PM

What a pretty quilt for that little girl!! The lilac fabric is just beautiful. I am sure she is going to love her new blankie!
Prayers go out for her that she will get along much better now.

wanttobe 01-09-2011 02:49 PM

Very pretty, Love the colors.

sewingladydi 01-09-2011 02:53 PM

Very pretty-please post a pic when it's finished

Cyn 01-09-2011 02:54 PM

I like it!

Evelynquilts 01-09-2011 02:56 PM

very pretty... :D

hperttula123 01-09-2011 03:18 PM

Beautiful!!!

clem55 01-09-2011 03:46 PM

loveky!!

rootyr 01-09-2011 03:53 PM

Love it!

alikat110 01-09-2011 04:18 PM

god bless you. our prayers out to your student.

Jingle 01-09-2011 05:13 PM

Beautiful quilt.

BizzieLizzie 01-09-2011 05:15 PM

Gorgeous! Love your quilt!

psquared52 01-09-2011 05:37 PM

I think your actions personify why I quilt. It's my ability to give a very personal gift to someone that you just know will love it. They are real labors of love. You both are very special. I'm sure you have touched her life in a very profound way. Thank you!

sidmona 01-09-2011 05:38 PM

Beautiful!

mountain-moma 01-09-2011 05:41 PM

i think this quilt is just breath taking...........Beautiful love the colors

Sandynorm 01-09-2011 05:45 PM

think that I will have to bookmark this one also, Just got 3 coordinating fabrics last week that will work great for this quilt.

lovingmama 01-09-2011 05:50 PM

Wow, I love it!

scowlkat 01-09-2011 06:28 PM

That is a beautiful quilt! I agree that sometimes we get so caught up in helping with the larger organizations that we forget we have people close at home who need our help as well! Thank you for being such a wonderful, concerned teacher. And happy to hear the little girl is doing some better.

Janet L52 01-09-2011 06:50 PM

Very lovely! It will be treasured!

craftybear 01-09-2011 06:52 PM

so nice of you and will be praying for that young girl

Snorky Lvs2Quilt 01-09-2011 07:03 PM

I love your fabrics and colors. That is one lucky student and you are a wonderful teacher for making the beautiful quilt for her. Look forward to seeing the finished quilt.

QuiltQtrs 01-09-2011 07:11 PM

Gorgeous choice of fabrics .... my favorite colors

Vicki W 01-09-2011 08:39 PM

lovely, I love your color combination

Friendly Quilter 01-09-2011 08:48 PM

Beautiful!

plainpat 01-10-2011 03:06 AM

I'm sure she'll love both the quilt & your caring enough to make it.Hope her improvement continues.

Juliebelle 01-10-2011 04:32 AM

I love it wonderful colors


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