Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Rainbow Love

In late November, I saw Paul/@evildemondevildog post some very sad news - that he had been diagnosed with a brain tumor. Ugh. It wasn't long before Jessica/@jessicaquilter began gathering a group together to make a quilt for Paul. For quilters, it's the most obvious thing to do in times like this.


We were asked to make solid rainbow blocks using Bonnie Hunter's Strip Twist pattern. As an option, Nicole/@saphre1964 designed a foundation paper-pieced version of the block, which is what I made.


Jessica sewed the blocks into a top, and quilting was done by Kela/@quilterssquare, who added a beautiful layer to the rainbow twists, don't you think? The quilt finished at 76" x 80" and once again, it amazed me how blocks from a wide mix of people came together to make a really beautiful whole.


Word is, Paul has received the quilt, and I just hope he can find some comfort and healing in it. As the makers post, you can see more at #fortheloveofpaulquilt.

7 comments:

  1. It's an absolutely beautiful quilt and I'm sure he will love the gift and thought behind it.

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  2. I loved being a part of this. what a great community we have.

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  3. That border and binding really set off the bright colors of the blocks. It looks beautiful! It's a very thoughtful and touching gift.

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  4. I just saw about his diagnosis. I'm glad he received a quilt made with so much love and care and that it brings him comfort.

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  5. This will bring some much needed light to a dark situation. I was very grateful to have been a part of this.

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  6. Oh that is a stunning quilt - full of love. I know it will comfort him

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  7. What a lovely and generous effort on everyone’s part! The quilt is gorgeous! On first glance, I thought it was “Postcards from Sweden,” but I see how these blocks are very different from Postcards. You’re right that the different solids blocks came together beautifully. I’m glad Paul has it now, and I hope he finds comfort from it. You guys did great!

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