A Quilt for Eva

I met Eva for the first time about two years ago.  She is married to Bill who started out as a co-worker but ended up being a friend.  Since his retirement, they live in New Jersey.

On the Design Wall

Eva and I connected over our love of spicy food and gold jewelry.  When I showed her the first of the International Sister Quilt Blocks, her response was immediate. She loved them.

Setting Triangles

This was the first year I participated in the Rainbow Scrap Challenge and the International Sister Quilt Block was a perfect block for the purpose.

Piecing the Sisters

After 10 months of block-making I had enough blocks for making two quilts. Of course, I would give one to Eva and make the other for display in the Quilt Show (Quilters Unlimited) in summer of 2020.
The plan was to piece and quilt them over the Christmas break.

32 Sisters

So colorful

If you want God to smile, tell him your plans.

On November 19th, I received the news that Eva had a stroke and that she was in a rehab facility. And I knew that I had to drop everything to complete her quilt. Because she needs it now.

Kristi with Completed Flimsy

Walking Foot Quilting

Christmas inspired backing

The backing was pieced with a Christmas inspired backing and green floral fabrics.
I chose a yellow striped fabric for the binding.

Binding in process

Eva's quilt finished at 57" by 72".

But there was a small problem.
One sister's headdress almost blended/merged with the background so much so that it looked like that a part of her head was missing - at least from a distance.

No, I did not notice it before quilting

BEFORE - Not enough contrast (see left side of the headdress)

I had to think outside the sewing box.  Fortunately, orange fabric marker provided the ideal solution.
I started using the marker on the headdress and then realized that I should take a before picture.

Permanent Fabric Markers

Here is what it looked like after it was touched up.

 

AFTER - Light Orange Headdress

I love the fact that the marker-enhanced print is absolutely perfect and no one would know unless I told them. Of course I am telling you because this is totally worth sharing with my quilty sisters.

Completed

I even found a young model to show it off.

Christmas is in the air

The completed quilt was delivered to Eva the day after Thanksgiving. She was overwhelmed to receive the quilt and I felt overcome to see her.

Sisters in the Sunshine

Love each one

Pieced Backing

Labelled

Delivered

The quilt waits for Eva on her bed in the rehab center where she will stay for the next several weeks.

Quilt for Eva

I just want God to smile kindly on Eva and help her make a complete recovery.
And if she ever feels tired or disheartened in her journey, she has 32 sisters cheering her on.

I will be sharing with all my favorite linky parties including Sandra's Dreami.  As usual, I'd love to hear from you.

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Remember the baby-maker quilt?  This is the baby that the baby-maker made.  I met him for the first time on Thanksgiving day.

I am still tickled to think (believe) that I made the quilt that made this baby - the cutest baby ever!!!