Quick Quilt Pattern

Quilting question does come in to this ... but I might make you tear up a bit first
Thursday evening I received the terrible news my 18 month old niece had passed away due to a terrible accident. My brother (her dad) had accidentally run over her with their small SUV and a trailer loaded down with rocks, cement, and general construction debris.
Sweet Eliza, a life cut too short -
April 5, 12012-August 8, 12013
Attachment 53434
She leaves behind a sister who will turn 3 the first part of December. I'm sure it will be a long time before little Ana stops asking where her friend and sister is. She also leaves behind my SIL who is due the end of December and my brother - her father - who is weighed down with guilt and grief.
Besides the grief of losing my petite blond headed niece my own little girl is just two months younger ... she was born June 15th -- oh my I have sure been hugging her tight.
When it comes to tragedies I cope by making comfort food and quilts. I talked to my family and they agreed that I could bring a bunch of quilt patches to have those who attend the funeral, especially family, sign. I will put this larger quilt together for my brother and his wife. I also want to bring a completed quilt for little Ana. I need your favorite quick quilt patterns. This is one of those times I really wish I had access to a long arm quilting machine. Also; any fabric that is soft and snuggly like flannel but holds up better? All my flannel quilts seem to quickly fall apart.

I am terribly sorry for your loss. I will be keeping you in my thoughts.

Sorry to hear of your sad loss Hugs being sent your way for you and your family

I almost couldn't get through reading your post. I starting tearing up. I'm so sorry for your family, it must be so hard for your brother :(

One tradition my step dd did for her kids when they had their first birthdays was to have a party (big parties) and hand out squares of fabric and have fabric paint on the tables. Everyone would paint a square. We would hang them up on a clothes line to dry and they all fluttered in the wind.

Again I'm so sorry :(

I'm so sorry for your loss. My DD's friend had the same type of accident and ran over her 28 day old infant. It's such a tragedy. I send prayers and comfort to you and your family. May God watch over and help all of you during this very sorrowful time.

If you are going to take squares to the funeral for signatures, press each of your squares onto a piece of freezer paper. It will give them some stability for people to write on. Use a Micro pen and press all your squares before you sew them to set the ink.

I wish I could say more words of comfort. May the Lord send his Healing Hands to help all of you.

So sorry for your family's loss.

Flannel is a great snuggly fabric and is easy to sew. I would say make sure you are getting quilters quality flannel, not the flannel from Joann's. There is a world of difference. A quick and fairly easy quilt for a child is a rag quilt, just an X across the blocks before they are sewn together and clipped, no need for a longarm. Minkee is supposed to be very soft, but is a little difficult work with.

My favorite quick quilt is the Tumbling Charms. If it's for a baby or small child it would take no more than a few hours to complete. I wouldn't use flannel, any good fabric will get soft as time goes by. She'll pull it, drag it, sleep with it and it will become just right for her. 1 Charm pack would make it easily. Even less. You can quilt it with a SID or an X pattern very easily.

Falling Charms Quilt Tutorial - Quilting With Charm Packs - YouTube

I'm very sorry for your loss. Loss is hard at any age, but when it's a small child, it's just overwhelming. God Bless.

There is the warm wishes quilt
Attachment 53442Attachment 53443

http://www.quiltmaker.com/content_do...-crib_size.pdf

This is truly heartbreaking...a real tragedy. My prayers are with your family.

My heart goes out to you and your family. I can't imagine a more horrific loss. I will pray for your family and most especially your brother who will particularly carry this loss with a truly heavy heart. God Bless.

Love this song... Dance with Cinderella

Cinderella - Steven Curtis Chapman (lyrics) - YouTube

Steven Curtis Chapman wrote and recorded it just before his little daughter was killed in a tragic accident also. His son was driving home in his truck, and his little sister saw him coming and was so excited to see her big brother she ran out in front of him and he hit her. She was 5. These things are just too sad for words.

Oh no. So sorry.

So very sorry to hear this sad news..........your brother and whole family will be in my prayers. Please let them know that they are in our thoughts & prayers of even more people than they realize. This is heartbreaking.......

Sending hugs to you and your family.

I can only say that I pray for your entire family... hoping it helps you all cope with this loss... Especially for your Brother... in my family we've seen how hard it is for the one whose causes "pain" without intent... I hope your family can get thru this .

I can't even imagine what your family is going through, especially your brother.

The DN9P is a retry fast quilt to make, as is the Fallng Charm quilt that Jenny recently did a tutorial on. Or, you could simply do charms..... I did a small Twice Sliced quilt (from another f Jenny's tutorials... It was very fast,ma nd fun too make. I didn't have a layer cake, so I just cut 10 inch squares frm yardage.

I know your gifts will be loved, and appreciated....

Blessngs and prayers to you all.

Sandy

I am so sorry for your loss...sending prayers to you and your family..

I'm so sorry for your loss and many prayers and good thought going to your family in need.

Another quick pattern is the Fence Rail - if you have a jelly roll.

My heart is in my throat, as I contemplate this saddest of accidents. I too will be praying for the Peace that surpasses understanding for you, your brother and his family. I firmly believe Heaven has a very special place for the sweet innocent little ones, She is with a very loving Heavenly Father now. Your good brother will need so much patience and love as he travels this terrible road of grief and pain, Will pray for the Healing Balm only the Savior can give. (((Hugs, sweet one))) Sheri

So sorry for your family's loss.

This is just horrible. I will be praying for that sweet baby, her Dad and whole family.

Dear Longstocking, I am terribly sorry for your loss. What a horrifying accident. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your poor brother must be carrying so much guilt. I feel so bad for all of you. <3

Keeping the entire family in prayers.....and the suggestions up above are excellent....if you can find brushed cotton it is softer than regular cotton and holds up better than flannel! My condolences to the entire family...they will have a tough ways to go!

I want to tell you how gorgeous those quilts are, you did a wonderful job. I don't know if I'm allowed to ask and I never did before and if you want to. My best friends granddaughter is pregnant, you don't have to if you don't want to. I was wondering if I could possibly ask you for the pattern. I will pay you for it. If you say yes, my email address is lori32556@yahoo.com also let me know how much it cost. I'm serious, if you don't want to, I will understand.

I wrote to you about your quilts. I think it's on page 3. Hulamoon, I love those quilts.

So, so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful child she is. I have prayers coming for the heartache your family is feeling.

Hugs,

How very sad for all of you. Prayers for the whole family. A rag quilt would be fast and comfy, just use quality flannel or a mix of cotton and flannel.

Prayers said from here, too.....for the entire family. This is so sad. I am so sorry for your loss. May God hold each of you in the palm of His hand till all healing is complete.

I would do a rag quilt. I made one for my sister in less than 48 hours. My prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family in this time of loss! :-(

My husband and I will be praying for you and your whole family. We will also keep your brother and sister-in-law in our prayers. I feel so bad for your family. I feel especially bad for your brother. He will need lots of love and prayers! Hugs, Jan L.

Sending prayers. May your family find peace and healing. So very, very sad.

What a terrible tragedy. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

I can't imagine the horrible pain your family is feeling. You all are in my prayers.

My prayers go out to you and your family. What a terrible tragedy. It is thoughtful of you to give quilts. They will need all the help others can offer.