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  What Cancer Cannot Do Finished Size: 42" x 53" About a month ago, a dear friend contacted me to let me know that she had been in the hospital for a stem cell transplant due to having contracted myeloma.  I couldn't visit with her as she had to remain isolated for a couple months.   Although I wasn't sure when I'd be able to give it to her,  I made this quilt not only to give her some comfort but to also give me some comfort as I made it. In my research, I discovered that red is the color of a blood cancer ribbon.  I found plenty of fabric with pink ribbons but none with red ribbons.  The best I could find was a print with pink ribbons on a red background.  I also used a dark red fabric in some of the blocks.   But more important are the inspirational quotes in defiance of cancer.  I hope she is inspired and comforted by these words and knows that this quilt is full of love and hugs. “I may not be able to change what happens to me. I refuse to be reduced by it.”

Vintage Churn Dash Finished Size:  79" x 94" I finished the top for this quilt in May and posted about it here .  This is a recreation of an old vintage top I found in the wild. This is the original top, and the big hole with burned edges can be seen in the picture.  Originally, I thought I'd take it apart and salvage what I could but instead decided to recreate it. There are 30 Churn Dash blocks, and each block is 12" finished.  The yellow sashing and borders are 3" finished. I found some red calico fabric in my stash that I thought was perfect. And,  in an effort to keep with the original quilter's design, I used a mix of solid and printed fabric for the backgrounds. I used the Springtime Waltz E2E quilting design from My Creative Stitches.  I love the little bird and butterfly.  So springy! The backing is pieced from a cotton-blend sheet and fabric from my stash.  The batting is Warm & White.  I usually use the natural batting, but I bought a 40-yard

  Jelly Roll Sizzle Finished Size: 55" sq. I don't know why, but a few years ago I bought 2 "wine" jelly rolls from Joann's.  The rolls were stored away and put on the back burner until this year when I saw the free FQS Jelly Roll Sizzle pattern by Pat Sloan.  I previously posted a picture of the top here . I wanted the pinwheels to stand out and considered red.  But thought it would blend in too much with the red strips so I went with a dark green.  After completing the top, however, I regretted not going with the red pinwheels. The border fabric is from my stash.  I thought the green grapes would fit right in with the "wine" theme of the blocks. I used the Field of Flowers E2E quilt design from PSL.  The backing is yardage from my stash, and the batting is pieced from leftover pieces of Warm & Natural. Zipper by Villa Rosa Designs Finished Size: 55" x 72" Last year, I bought a kit from Villa Rosa Designs during one of the Fry-Day Happy

Last year, DH and I went on the Southern California Quilter's Run.  He enjoys it as much as I do and I appreciate that he does all the driving.  There weren't as many participating quilt shops as in previous years, but it still took us two whole days to finish the run. One of the shops showcased this quilt, and DH said he really liked it.  I knew I had the free Moda pattern and told him I could make him a similar quilt.  He was so happy he immediately started shopping for fabrics. I already had a few FQs of Hawaiian fabric I purchased on a trip to Hawaii a few years back and knew this pattern would be perfect.  But I was a little uneasy of the 3-D collars and kept putting it off.  So hubby's request was the perfect reason to get me motivated to make this.  It still took me a year to get to it and it was not difficult at all.  DH has seen the top and says he loves it.  I'm going to finish it and gift it to him for Christmas.   The pattern for this top is "What Canc