Starting a new quilt

I spent a lot of time this past weekend not sewing just thinking about it and the projects for my nieces and nephews I want to finish for Christmas. Last night I couldn't get a dear friend and her husband out of my mind, he has been in hospital in the cardiac care unit with heart complications from a bacterial blood infection. All night while watching tv with my hubby I couldn't stop thinking that my friend needed a quilt and I was browsing around looking at patterns. This morning I woke up and checked facebook like I always do. I was devastated to read that my friend's husband died late last night/early this morning. I did not get a chance to meet my friend's husband, but I have worked closely with her as a volunteer for a national organization, often long distance but we've met in person several times.

I got everything cut today for this quilt Quilty Magazine that I will make for my friend and her two children, 13 yr old twins. They live across the country, it's the best hugs that I can give them. :(

Terri

It's a beautiful quilt that would definitely wrap your friend with the hug you know she needs.

Oh dear. Those are both the best, and the worst circumstances to quilt under. It's good to have a real mission, but it would be so much better to be giving him the quilt than needing to comfort his family with it. I'm sorry for your loss, and may your stitches be guided by his love for them.

So sorry for your loss! Prayers and hugs to you and his family! It is a beautiful quilt pattern!

Thanks Gina - it is really my friend's loss. I didn't get the privilege of meeting her husband (I edited my original post to say so). I'm just so sad for her and her kids. Her son has muscular dystrophy.

Terri

Sounds like you might have a closer bond with your friend than you were aware of.
I'm sure she'll need that quilt to wrap up in when she is going through this time.

So sorry for your friend's loss! It's a beautiful quilt pattern. I am sure she will love it.

Terri, so sorry for your friends loss. Prayers going out for the family.

So sorry to hear of your friends loss. Making this quilt will help you feel closer and will certainly provide comfort to the family. What a beautiful quilt choice.

Your kindness in their hour of need will be cherished for a long time. Beautiful quilt and beautiful friend to make it for them.

Oh no! Sending supportive thoughts your friend's and her kids' way!

You chose a beautiful pattern for their quilt! I hope it'll give them some comfort!

A quilt made with love for your friend will be cherished!

That is so sad :( I hope your quilt and friendship bring her and her family some comfort

What a special gift that will be. Prayers for this young family.

So sorry to hear about your friend's loss. Making that quilt is a great way to honor his memory and I know it will be as cherished as your friendship with her.

So so sorry for your friend's loss. The quilt is such a nice gesture - being wrapped in the warmth of a friend's love.