I got some news earlier this week that you never want to get. A dear friend who I have known since kindergarten, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
Feeling the need to do something for her, I dug out my box of crumb scraps and looked for all the reds. Some were already sewn together, so they were definitely invited!
To make what I had in mind, I needed two 3.5 x 6.5 rectangles. That was pretty easy to come up with!
Using the free pattern for scrappy heart blocks from Cluck Cluck Sew, I made this block.
I made a whole quilt of these a few years ago - find it here.
This time I wanted something small that my friend could use for a mug rug,
or just a mini comfort quilt to show I'm thinking about her.
So, I layered this with batting and backing, and decided to hand quilt it. It shouldn't take too long to finish up.
Late afternoon photo!
Rummaging around in that crumb scrap bin gave me an idea for this month's Table Scraps Challenge, too. What will these turn into? I have a couple more weeks to take care of that project!
Sharing at SoScrappy for ScrapHappy Saturday.
And at Quilting is More Fun than Housework for Oh Scrap!
Melva Loves Scraps for Sew and Tell Monday.
21 comments:
You are so right on your friend's diagnosis -- never want to hear those words. Very thoughtful gift in progress. You're a good friend.
Sweet gift. I have several mug rugs made by friends and it always makes me remember them when I put my mug on one.
My goodness, that is certainly a sobering diagnosis, I pray that she fights a successful fight against it. Love your reds, I bet she will too.
I am so sorry your friend has cancer, such a scary deal. I am sure she will love knowing you are thinking about her when she uses the little heart mug rug.
I'm so sorry to hear of your friend's diagnosis. That is a beautiful little heart!!
Such a thoughtful way to use crumbs. What a journey your friend has ahead of her. She will feel the love when she uses that mug rug!
Perfect thoughtful gift for your friend--that is sad news...
Sewing therapy is a good reaction for you. Hugs x2 Julierose
I'm so sorry for your friend. The heart mug rug is a really cut and thoughtful gift. Hope you find some calm and sanity in playing with your scraps this week.
It is so kind of you to think of your friend! She will feel your caring whenever she uses the mug rug.
So sorry to hear of your friends diagnosis. That heart hug will bring a smile to her face. I see trees in your future. I just looked up what the challenge was for this month.
What a thoughtful gift for a friend in need. No doubt she will know she is loved as she gazes and fondles in heart mug rug.
Oh, I know how you feel. I lost a friend to ovarian cancer about 6 years ago. She was an awesome quilter, and inspired me in more ways than I can count - in life, in courage, and in creativity.
Such a thoughtful way to process your feelings & inspire her. Love the crumb heart.
oh my..i hope they caught it early...my mother died from OC earlier this year only 7 weeks after diagnosis...
I hope your friend’s awful diagnosis was caught in the early stages and that it is treatable. The little heart you made is adorable! You are truly clever.
Such upsetting news for your friend to deal with, the cancer journey is not an easy one. Your pretty little gift will show her that you are thinking of her, e very step of the way. My thoughts are with you both.
A reminder of the feelings you have for her is always appreciate in times like this. Your little heart mug rug will be like a little hug and will bring a smile to her face. Medicine is so advance now that she has much better chances to win this battle. Sending good vibes to you so you can transfer the energy to her. Take care. ;^)
How thoughtful to make that small gift for a dear friend. I am sure she will cherish it.
How sweet of you to make this darling quilt for your friend. It will definitely bring her comfort, love and joy during this difficult time. I will keep her in my prayers
I'm sorry about the diagnosis. I hope the cancer was discovered early and that treatment will be effective. Your little red heart is a lovely token.
I'm so sorry to read about your friend. The hand quilted mug rug is a sweet gift.
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