Poll - help me decide on a quilt for my mother. She's been diagnosed with cancer again.

[lizziegrace]

She was diagnosed with colon cancer 14 years ago and has been cancer-free until last week when a mammogram showed a malignant tumor. Her surgery has been moved from October 6 to September 10th, which makes it impossible to get to Oregon. So I thought in the meantime, I'd keep busy by making the first quilt I've made in years. I found two possibles - both kits in pink for Breast Cancer Awareness. (I don't have time to select fabric and patterns.)

#1


#2

[PeaceNikki]

1. I like them both, but the first one a little better.

My thoughts are with your family. :hug:

[lizziegrace]

2. Thanks sweetie...

they're both more like throws. (Not bed sized.) I thought if nothing else, they would remind her of her victories over the disease...

:hug:

[ChazII]

6. Echoing this thought.

They are both beautiful. Sending good thoughts to your family and mom's medical team.

[lizziegrace]

9. Thank you...

:hug:


It was caught very early. The only unanswered question is lymph node involvement.

[Gormy Cuss]

3. # 1 carries the message better.

#2 looks more bubble-gummy -- I'd make that for a child obsessed with pink. YMMV.

[lizziegrace]

4. The more I look at the images

the more I agree with you. And my mother's not a pinky girly type.

:)

[TZ]

5. I like #1 with the pink ribbon on it

It does convey the message better.

[lizziegrace]

14. Yep

it does. :)

:hug:

[joneschick]

7. I like #1

should I root around in my sewing stash for fabrics? I've been real big on pinks or quilting cottons, more in the garment construction but I could check. (and lose a few hours in the sewing room!) :hugs: for you and your mom.

[lizziegrace]

8. If you have some you're not going to use

that would be great. I was thinking about adding a couple more borders to make it larger so she could cover up with it.

:hug:

[auntAgonist]

10. I'm not what you'd call a girly girl by any stretch of the imagination...

I did vote for #2. I like the flowers :)

My thoughts are with you and your Mom as she takes on another battle. Best wishes to her for a complete recovery.

:loveya:

aA
kesha

[lizziegrace]

11. Thanks Kesha

This feels purely selfish. I'm worried about how I can keep from pacing like a caged animal while we all wait...

:hug:

[auntAgonist]

19. It's called love .. not selfish at all.

I can relate to how you're feeling. :hug:

[MrsBrady]

12. personally

i like the 2nd one.

But I'm prejudice, as it looks more like they style of quilts my grandmother would have made.

my G-ma was had breast cancer in 1969, and lived cancer free for almost 40 years!! until her death in January (not from cancer)

I miss her.

Best wishes to you and your Mom! :hug:

[lizziegrace]

13. It does look like something my grandmother would have made

I learned to quilt from her.

I could use the ribbon as a quilt motif... And it looks like it would be quicker to piece.

Still thinking...

:hug:

Thank you...

[lost-in-nj]

15. I like the first one

better....

they are both beautiful

:hug: to LGs mom and to LG.....


lost

[applegrove]

16. Vibes to your mother.

[Haole Girl]

17. Sorry to hear your mother's cancer came back...

that is a nice thing for you to do for her. I was just thinking, this morning, about quilting... and then you posted this! I'm glad to know several people on DU continue the tradition. :hug:

Sending healing vibes for your mother.

[Flaxbee]

18. I like #2 better, except for the border... which is too 'busy' for my

taste. I know absolutely nothing about quilting, and know you want to get it done quickly, but is there a way you could make the border on #2 less flowery? Maybe just have it simple white, or even light pink, then banded by the dark pink?

I don't even know if I'm using the right words -- by "border" I mean the very flowered strip of material that comes right before the thin pink band around the entire quilt....

[GreenPartyVoter]

20. They are both gorgeous! As a person who can't sew a button back on a shirt without

getting loops on the underside, I am impressed with anyone who can make something so lovely.

My thoughts are with you and your mom. :hug: I hope all turns out well.

[bertha katzenengel]

21. Too bad you don't have time to make your own.

As kits go, I'd choose the first.

I'm so sorry, lizziegrace. :hug:

[lizziegrace]

22. Thanks Bertha

Her odds for a full recovery are very high. I chose a kit so I didn't have to agonize over patterns and match fabrics. I'll still have to cut it, piece and quilt it. :)

[JVS]

23. #2

[emilyg]

34. Yes.

[FloridaJudy]

24. I'd choose #1

I like the clean lines. Both look like they'd be easy to piece using rotary cutter techniques. #2 looks a little too fussy for my taste. It depends on your mother's style - if she's a Laura Ashley fan, go with #2. If she's more the IKEA type, I'd pick #1.

Sorry to hear about your mother's cancer. Both my mother and my older sister survived it for decades. I hope your mom does as well.

[av8rdave]

25. So sorry to hear about your mom's diagnosis. Quilt #2 rocks!

I don't know how avid a sewing enthusiast you are, or if you have lots of fabric scraps, but my mom made a quilt for us that was made of swatches of fabric from all through our family life as kids....one tiny square would be made from fabric from curtains in a house we lived in, another from a pillow covering, another from a piece of clothing she made for me at one time or another, etc.

I love the quilt because my mom made it (she's gone now) and every time I look at it there are hundreds of memories.

Just an idea I thought I'd throw out there.

All the best to you and your mom!

[SeattleGirl]

26. I like the first one best.

Both are pretty, though.

[wandathewitch]

27. I like them both....but

I am sorry that your mom is so ill with this terrible cancer. I lost my brother to it. I'm sorry, but now they can do a lot more for it. I will keep you in my heart and mind. Mrs. Moose

[sarge43]

28. Number One. Classic and non-fussy.

Good vibes and a :hug: to you and your mom.

[1gobluedem]

29. I like the second one

It's more subtle. Hugs and vibes for you and your family, especially your mother. :pals:

[Critters2]

30. I like 'em both, but prefer #2. Sorry this is happening. Never rains but it pours, it seems.

:hug:

[mwdem]

31. I like # 1, it's not so pinky.

I went through this a couple of years ago, and, while I do appreciate it, all the pink can be a bit much! I wish the best for your mom, and you, too!

[RFKHumphreyObama]

32. My deepest and sincerest thoughts, prayers, best wishes and whatever else good

I can extend to you mother:hug: And indeed to you and your family as well:hug:

No 2 would be my choice -it looks brighter and has a more cheerful appearance

[lizziegrace]

33. #1 is the winner

mainly because it's in stock and the other had no information as to when it would be available, if ever. I plan to add another border to #1 to make it a little larger and more personal.

:hug:

Thanks for all your comments and good wishes. Her prognosis is good, but she'll have some rough days ahead.

[noonwitch]

35. #2 has kitties in the pattern.

So I vote for that.

[BlueIris]

36. Definitely number 2; it's so happy and snuggly looking. nt