Kelli and I have been secretly working on a quilt for my niece, Jody. Â You may remember that I told you earlier that she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Â Jody had a lumpectomy only to find out that she needs a double mastectomy. Â We know she’ll have lots of couch time ahead of her so Kelli and I wanted to make something for her.
I had everything I needed here to make this quilt and it was a quick but cute so we went with it. Â This is actually a Moda Bake Shop Project from some time ago called Sweet Menagerie. Â You can find the free pattern here.
The quilt top is pretty economical to make as it uses a print jelly roll, a solid jelly roll and a 1/2 yard of fabric. Â It’s definitely a pattern that we will keep as a “go to” for an “in a hurry” quilt.
I quilted with white thread on the top. Â It’s a floral stipple pattern from the Pajama Quilter.
The backing is pink. Â We liked pink as it’s the color that symbols cancer fighters. Â We wanted to spruce up the plain backing though so I used a pastel variegated thread. Â I just love it. Â It really gives character to a plain quilt backing.
We are hoping this quilt will bring Jody LOTS of comfort. Â All of here at my house are praying for a fast and speedy recovery. Â We think the world be her and her sweet family.
If you’re inclined, you can catch Jody’s blog here at Living the Miracle.
Today, we are hooking up with……Confessions of a Fabric Addict, Link a Finish Friday, Freedom Fridays and Crazy Mom Quilts.  For more jelly roll quilts check out A Quilting Life.
Oh and before you go, here’s a link to our Charity Quilt blog post for Advil’s Relief in Action project.
Just beautiful – I know she’ll appreciate and love the time, effort, and love the both of you put into it.
thanks for sharing I just printed out the pattern. Put it on my to do list.
Paula in La.
What a sweet and thoughtful gift. I love your idea of using a varigated thread on the back of the quilt, what a great way to let your quilting show.
Beautiful! The dog, too! :-)
Beautiful and very thoughtful. Does the varigated thread not come through and show on the top?
What a pretty quilt! It is a wonderful gift and Jody is going to treasure it!
This is very pretty. Great pattern to use with 9 patches. I’ll save this to refer to later when I have more time for a new project. I know this quilt will be a comfort to your niece. Prayers being said for her recovery and return to a happy, blessed life with family and friends who love her so.
My girlfriend is a breast cancer survivor. I know your quilt and the love you put in it will be a great help for Jody. I will keep her in my prayers.
That is a gorgeous quilt!!! The recipient will feel so much better to know she is loved so much by you two!
I added Jody to my prayers when you first mentioned her. This quilt is lovely and I know it will bring her much comfort knowing it was made with so much love. I remember that pattern and have it on my ‘to do’ list. Yours turned out beautifully.