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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! [ATTACH=CONFIG]156776[/ATTACH] |
That is really cool. I love the way this is coming out!
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I'm lovin it!! The colors are great.
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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.
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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. |
That's lovely. She will be thrilled!
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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. |
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. |
Where can I find this quilt pattern.... Thanks
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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.
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Originally Posted by sak658
Where can I find this quilt pattern.... Thanks
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Originally Posted by leonajo
may have to bookmark to borrow ur idea lol simple but really nice.
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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?
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Very pretty.
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Beautiful colors together :mrgreen: How thoughtful of you - she will treasure it
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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. |
Very pretty, Love the colors.
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Very pretty-please post a pic when it's finished
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I like it!
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very pretty... :D
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Beautiful!!!
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loveky!!
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Love it!
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god bless you. our prayers out to your student.
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Beautiful quilt.
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Gorgeous! Love your quilt!
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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!
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Beautiful!
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i think this quilt is just breath taking...........Beautiful love the colors
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think that I will have to bookmark this one also, Just got 3 coordinating fabrics last week that will work great for this quilt.
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Wow, I love it!
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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.
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Very lovely! It will be treasured!
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so nice of you and will be praying for that young girl
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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.
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Gorgeous choice of fabrics .... my favorite colors
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lovely, I love your color combination
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Beautiful!
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I'm sure she'll love both the quilt & your caring enough to make it.Hope her improvement continues.
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I love it wonderful colors
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