Saturday, August 23, 2014

A Detour

Recently, I learned that my cousin's husband has stage 4 esophageal cancer.

Together, my cousin & her husband are a formidable pair; on an even playing field, I'd bet on them over cancer. But as you know, cancer rarely fights fair. They have quite a battle ahead of them. There isn't much I can do from such a distance, but the one thing I can do is make a quilt to warm them during treatments &, fingers crossed, recovery.

He was in the Navy when they married -- a handsome sailor in his dress blues at their wedding. So I thought country-style, Americana fabrics would be appropriate. A pull from my stash (this was a total stash quilt, from top to pieced batting to backing  -- very satisfying!),  a quick & easy pattern from Timeless Treasures & a quilt will soon be in the mail.





9 comments:

Elaine M said...

Lovely quilt full of hugs. Sending thoughts and prayers for successful treatment and recovery.

Nifty Quilts said...

So sorry to hear about this. I'm sure your quilt will be a very sweet part of their time ahead.

QuiltingCyclist said...

So, now I know where tne pattern came from. What a lovely and loving gift for someone fighting a serious battle. He will love it.

Quiltdivajulie said...

Adding my prayers to the quilt's role in the journey ahead.

Karamat said...

What a lovely gift! My best wishes to your cousin & her husband as they fight this!

Paula, the quilter said...

Sorry to hear about this but that is a lovely quilt to wrap up in.

O'Quilts said...

sigh...I was wondering what happy life you were living to cheer me up...and then this sorrow. The quilt is so perfect!! Add my hugs to the present as it flies on its way.

Rachaeldaisy said...

Wishing your cousin and her husband all the best to get through a difficult time. Your wonderful quilt will add sunshine and love.

amy and the bad cats said...

lovely pattern and quilt, and hopefully this quilt will comfort your cousin while he beats his cancer!