A finish, it includes so many shades of blues and some aqua as well. This pattern is Indigo Way mystery from Bonnie Hunter a few years ago. Just after I started this one, my friend told me about her nephew whom had just had surgery to remove tumours from his spine and that this 21 year old was diagnosed with cancer. I knew then this would be his quilt.
Michael has been fighting hard and the chemo was not working, recently he started radiation therapy which he is responding to positively to!
I teach classes occasionally at my local quilt shop. A few months back the owner asked if any of us wanted to learn how to longarm quilting, two of us raised our hands. I am currently learning this skill and it is exhilarating and terrifying at the same time, but a lot of fun. It is all about the practice, training the brain. Quilt number six was one of my own, what to quilt on this one? When it is one of your own the descision of how to quilt it, is so much more difficult.
All over waves to represent water and to anchor the base for quilting a giant dragon fly ontop of the waves, a dragon fly flying over the water. Dragonflies also represent transformation, hoping that it will help this young man to beat this disease. Last weekend he received his quilt, he loves it and it is now on his bed. In going about our days, please take a moment to say a prayer for Michael and all others who are in need of healing. Our prayers are powerful!
A beautiful quilt for Michael. It will provide comfort and healing for him as he goes through his cancer treatments. Well done with your long arm quilting. Gail at the cozy quilter
ReplyDeleteHoping this quilt brings Michael comfort and healing. Prayers for him. Yes, prayer is so powerful.
ReplyDeleteYour longarm quilting does not look like you were just learning. You are a natural.
I have an amazing teacher!
DeleteGorgeous quilts! Yes, our prayers are powerful, absolutely!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful quilty hug for Michael reminding him that you and so many others are thinking of him, praying for him and willing him on through the arduous battle ahead. Such a precious gift Maggie. I must say the Dragonfly quilting on those sublime blues is incredible!
ReplyDeleteWow, it is terrifying esp. for the parents to get this news about a son! All hope he will do well with the treatments. And how sweet to have a beautiful quilt to give them; I'm sure it will be a treasure. Meanwhile, you are so brave to try long arm quilting...it is always enjoyable to watch I find. No doubt a learning curve. Good Luck!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilts!
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