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Posted By: Dana Lacy Chapman
Date: Friday, 25 May 2012, at 12:41 p.m.

The ladybug prayer quilt came about when a friend of mine developed cancer. I wanted to give her something that would comfort her through the tough days ahead.

From the very start of this quilt, I could see Godąs leading, from choosing the colors of material to the final design. Itąs bright happy full of flowers, Ladybugs, scriptures and color! Plus, while sewing it I was able to focus on the prayers she needed.

Another friend of mine did the actual quilting on this quilt; she put a flower pattern all over the quilt, which pulled the whole thing together.

When I gave my friend the quilt, she was overwhelmed and kept saying, ‘I think Iąm going to cry: look at all the red, thatąs my favorite color.’ (I had no idea it was her favorite color, in fact she told me one time she liked green) I was worried she wouldnąt like all the red on it. She kept giving me hugs and saying how she would wrap herself in it each time she needed comfort.

A couple of things I learned (while making the quilt:) Take a quick photo with your phone of the squares laid out before you sew them. That way if your cat, or child, messes the order, all you have to do is look at the photo on your phone. Also, I have found it gives me a good idea of how the quilt should or should not be put together.

I also learned if you are cutting different widths of the same material for strips; donąt put them near each other. I had to trim and square some of mine, realizing too late, instead of a 2 inch I had grabbed the 3 inch strip.

I have completed 3 prayer quilts so far, each time Iąve been filed with awe at the response. I can’t wait until the next one.

JoEllen
sewnjo43@comcast.net

And thanks for sharing this special quilt, JoEllen! It’s true that making one gives the chance to meditate on things. And, I like your idea of photographs to experiment with placement (and keep record!).

We wish all the best for your friend!

Stitching Smiles!
Dana
service@eQuilter.com

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Message: > The ladybug prayer quilt came about when a friend of mine developed > cancer. I wanted to give her something that would comfort her > through the tough days ahead. > From the very start of this quilt, I could see Godąs leading, from > choosing the colors of material to the final design. Itąs bright > happy full of flowers, Ladybugs, scriptures and color! Plus, while > sewing it I was able to focus on the prayers she needed. > Another friend of mine did the actual quilting on this quilt; she > put a flower pattern all over the quilt, which pulled the whole > thing together. > When I gave my friend the quilt, she was overwhelmed and kept > saying, ‘I think Iąm going to cry: look at all the red, thatąs my > favorite color.’ (I had no idea it was her favorite color, in fact > she told me one time she liked green) I was worried she wouldnąt > like all the red on it. She kept giving me hugs and saying how she > would wrap herself in it each time she needed comfort. > A couple of things I learned (while making the quilt:) Take a quick > photo with your phone of the squares laid out before you sew them. > That way if your cat, or child, messes the order, all you have to > do is look at the photo on your phone. Also, I have found it gives > me a good idea of how the quilt should or should not be put > together. > I also learned if you are cutting different widths of the same > material for strips; donąt put them near each other. I had to trim > and square some of mine, realizing too late, instead of a 2 inch I > had grabbed the 3 inch strip. > I have completed 3 prayer quilts so far, each time Iąve been filed > with awe at the response. I can’t wait until the next one. > JoEllen > sewnjo43@comcast.net And thanks for sharing this special quilt, > JoEllen! It’s true that making one gives the chance to meditate on > things. And, I like your idea of photographs to experiment with > placement (and keep record!). > We wish all the best for your friend! > Stitching Smiles! > Dana 8) > service@eQuilter.com
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