When I saw this quilt on
Jaybird Quilts, I had to have the panel from
BlockpartyStudios. I ordered four.
Unfortunately, like Julie, I know too many people whose lives have been touched by cancer. As soon as it arrived, I had to have a play. Totally broke my "don't start any more projects till you finish some" rule. The free pattern is easy-peasy and my stash is extensive, so I pulled out the Pear Tree Fabric by Thomas Knauer and cut it up. I added some Artist's Canvas (Michael Miller) in green and yellow to zing it up a bit. I'm not TOTALLY sure it's working but it's growing on me.
It's not really my colour, but I'm liking the way it looks all together. The trees and eggs seemed apt for new life, growth and strength.
I LOVE having a design wall to manipulate the design. It's like a big jigsaw puzzle. No piecing has been done yet, so feel free to offer any suggestions for rearrangements!
I wondered where you got the words! Now I know. It's looking great, and I am sure it will look completely different after a bit of a play around with it. :) Hehe. x
ReplyDeleteLaura, this is wonderful! What a heart you have.
ReplyDeleteI think it's great. Who are you giving it to?
ReplyDeleteI have quilted a couple of these for other people and am always amazed when I see one. Such a wonderful gift to give a friend during a trying time. Yours looks great!
ReplyDeleteI think it is working just fine! What an inspiring quilt!
ReplyDeleteGreen is not a color I use very much when sewing but these fabrics look beautiful together!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a powerful quilt! I'm experimenting with words on quilts right now too and I love this. Remember as you work that the message is the most important thing, and so long as that is coming across clearly, you're on the right track!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Very moving quilt.
ReplyDeleteLooking good. Have fun playing. I'd be tempted to see what it looked like if the "what cancer cannot do" were in the middle
ReplyDeleteGreat idea. I might put the What Cancer Cannot Do at the bottom with the words coming out kind of like the branches on the trees
ReplyDeleteAll those statements are so true! And that will be a great quilt.
ReplyDeleteI love it! Not only the trees and egg shape of the tree, but also the vey color of green adds to the symbolism. Is this for your mom?? And how is she doing, BTW? This is one quilt I really, really want to see when finished! Hugs, Cathy
ReplyDeleteI love it how it is :)
ReplyDeleteI bought this panel when I saw it took, I just lost my best friend and she was my sister in law, lucky enough her daughters were old enough, youngest 17, I thought I could put something together but I hadnt yet. glad to see someone working with it.
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