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Friday, July 10, 2015

Cancer Sucks

I got the call on June 30th. "She found a lump," he said. "It's cancer."

I didn't know what to say then. I definitely don't know what to say now.

So I made a quilt.

It's a gift. It's a hug. It's a plea.

Cancer sucks.














This quilt finishes at 56" x 68." I constructed it all with improvisational piecing based on a sketch I made. Special thanks to Lynne Tyler at Patchery Menagerie for her tutorial on the letter 'K.'

I quilted this with stitch number #112 on my Janome (a scallop) using Aurifil #2783 and #2606. I quilted the whole quilt in one direction, then subdivided my lines going in the opposite direction. I love how it looks like a chunky, beaded necklace. The texture was worth the extra work.

Linking up to Finish it Friday at Crazy Mom Quilts and Let's Bee Sewcial at Sew Fresh Quilts.




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27 comments:

  1. Yvonne from Quilting JetgirlJuly 10, 2015 at 12:49 AM

    Cancer does suck. Warm and healing thoughts to go along with this amazing art and gift...

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  2. Carie @ Space for the ButterfliesJuly 10, 2015 at 1:06 AM

    It's a beautiful quilt and an even better sentiment- Cancer does suck and I hope your friend's fight is victorious

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  3. RuthJuly 10, 2015 at 6:54 AM

    Yup - sucks big time. Its a great quilt and that photo with the fist in the air says all it needs too.

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  4. SherrillJuly 10, 2015 at 7:10 AM

    Love the quilt and that quilting is very cool!! And yes, it does suck (and then some). My husband died from brain cancer almost 3 years ago. :-(

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  5. Handmade by JoanJuly 10, 2015 at 8:56 AM

    Beautiful quilt! Great words, too. The quilt looks "hand drawn" to me; it is artistic and personal at the same time.

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  6. ~DianaJuly 10, 2015 at 8:57 AM

    Awesome, healing gift. Well done~

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  7. Sarah FredetteJuly 10, 2015 at 9:06 AM

    Great quilt and message! Hugs!!!!! <3

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  8. MarleneJuly 10, 2015 at 2:01 PM

    Yes it does suck. What a great quilt and what a wonderful gift to wrap her in healing hugs.

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  9. UnknownJuly 10, 2015 at 5:31 PM

    I'm sending you and your sister love. Our family is struggling with cancer right now too. it's so so hard.

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  10. SewPsyched!July 10, 2015 at 5:48 PM

    Such a wonderful gift. Love and hugs to your sister and your family. Go girl! Don't let it get you! I'm a survivor. I hope she has caught it early and that her fight will be short. XX!

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  11. RobenJuly 10, 2015 at 6:07 PM

    ((Hugs)) We have struggled with cancer as well, and I learned that it isn't what you say, it is what you do - and this quilt is perfect! Made with love and a little bit of attitude - just perfect. Our thoughts are with you.

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  12. the mommaJuly 10, 2015 at 6:22 PM

    I love it! I'm sorry that someone you love has to fight this fight! I'm certain that your quilty hug will help. I made a quilt for a friend with cancer a few years ago (here, if you want to take a peek http://pursuingjoy.blogspot.com/2012/12/covered-in-love-and-prayers.html) but it wasn't nearly so clever. I love the fight like a girl message!!
    hugs ~ Tracy
    p.s. my friend is cancer free :-) I pray yours will be soon, too!

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  13. Lisa J.July 10, 2015 at 6:29 PM

    It's a great quilt. I love what it says and yes I agree that cancer sucks big time.

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  14. MichelleJuly 10, 2015 at 7:35 PM

    I've come over from the Aurifil FB page. I love this quilt. Emergency hugs quilts are often the only thing we as quilters can "say". All the very best of luck for your friend's treatment.

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  15. gayleJuly 10, 2015 at 7:36 PM

    The quilt is perfect and beautiful and inspiring, and yes indeed, cancer sucks. Hugs to you, hugs to all.

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  16. JennyJuly 11, 2015 at 1:48 AM

    Cancer is such a frightening illness, and messes with the mind as well as the body. Good on you for helping you friend with a quilt. She will need someone to hold her hand as she goes through treatment - you will guess how I know.

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  17. BarbJuly 11, 2015 at 8:00 AM

    Sorry to hear the bad news for your friend? relative?
    What a great great great quilt. Full of love and encouragement
    I know she'll love it and you

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  18. HeidiJuly 11, 2015 at 8:58 AM

    What an amazing & inspiring finish! My favorite post in a long time, you have shared the heart and soul of quilting.

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  19. Daytona DamselJuly 11, 2015 at 9:27 AM

    Cancer Sucks says it all and the quilt will keep her wrapped in your caring and love. Debbie

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  20. AnneJuly 11, 2015 at 7:47 PM

    A good friend of mine is going through this right now, and yes, Cancer Sucks. Your quilt is fantastic and I'm sure your friend will cherish it. *HUG*

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  21. UnknownJuly 12, 2015 at 1:55 PM

    I love your quilt and your sentiment to fight it!! I have two family/close friends with stage 4 pancreatic cancer and my heart goes out to you and your friend. May the quilt bring her as much comfort as it brought you making it.

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  22. MichelleJuly 15, 2015 at 1:12 PM

    What a great message! I'm sure it will give her courage for her fight when the days are rough.

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  23. Jenn @ A Quarter Inch from the EdgeJuly 15, 2015 at 7:35 PM

    I echo your sentiments on this quilt. I had a similar phone call (two actually) this winter and am watching two strong women go to hell and back. Here's my blog post about the quilt I made for one of those wonderful women.
    http://quarterinchfromtheedge.blogspot.ca/2015/03/wip-wednesday-extra.html
    Hope you'll pop over and see it.

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  24. Christine SJuly 17, 2015 at 8:16 PM

    Like so many, this quilt speaks volumes to me. It's wonderful and I love how you quilted it. I hope it brings much love to the recipient (it will). Best wishes to you all

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  25. Katharine YatesJuly 18, 2015 at 6:57 PM

    Yes, it does, but I love the message on this quilt. I also really like how you did the lettering and piecing, it's really beautiful. Hopefully this quilt brings its recipient much comfort. x

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  26. AnitaJuly 19, 2015 at 9:01 AM

    So sorry cancer has affected your family. It's always a shock to learn someone near to you has it. As quilters one of the greatest things we can do is make comfort quilts. Way to go!

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  27. QuiltdivajulieOctober 27, 2015 at 10:09 AM

    Fantastic - fabulous - awesome quilt and sentiment. Sometimes all we can do is wrap someone in a quilted embrace.

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