Monday, October 10, 2022

Pink Magnolia Buds for Pinktober

I am honored to be a part of the Pinktober blog hop hosted by hosted by Brianna of Sew Cute & Quirky and sponsored by Island Batik, Aurifil, and Quilter's Perfect Klip

I've playing with a flower pattern for a while and all these shades of pink were perfect for it.  The block comes from a book that I stumbled upon at my library (meaning the one where I work) called The Collector's Dictionary of Quilt Names & Patterns by Yvonne M. Khin.  The book is from 1980. This block is called Magnolia Buds and is originally from the Kansas City Star.  I liked the idea of a quilt full of flowers bringing comfort to someone fighting breast cancer. 

 


Island Batik sent me a 10" stack of their Positively Pink line and I could choose 2 coordinating fabrics from their always-available Foundations collection.  I chose Linen, a lovely warm neutral with yellow tones for the background and Raspberry for the flower bud centers, the sashing cornerstones, and the binding.  I also used two Foundations I already had: Chameleon for the leaves and Bermuda for center of the leaves/stems.  Aurifil send me a spool of a lovely pink thread, which I used for the serpentine stitch quilting.  Quilter's Perfect Klip sent two packages of their clips.  They are a little larger than the other clips on the market and I love the pink color!


I have known many people diagnosed with breast cancer.  A family friend.  An aunt.  A college friend.  A very close friend's mom.  A colleague.  A teacher.  Their stories are not mine to tell, so I won't give details here, but I do what I can to spread the importance of self tests, annual mammograms, and early detection. Early detection saves lives!


Like many women, I started getting annual mammograms at age 40.  Before Covid, my workplace brought the mobile mammography unit to campus twice a year.  It was great to be able to schedule in the middle of my workday, walk across campus for the exam, and then go right back to work.  No time off, easy to fit into my workday.  That's the kind of thing that workplaces can do to make it easy for their staff to take this important preventative measure.  But even now that the mobile unit hasn't come since Covid, I still make my annual appointment.  Early detection is so important.

I do not have a recipient in mind for this quilt.  I find that quilts usually know who they are meant for.  I'm sure a person or a cause will make themselves known to me.  I'd be happy with an individual, a clinic or mobile mammography unit, or an organization that raises funds for breast cancer research and/or treatments.  I'll hang on to it until the right recipient appears. 


With careful cutting, I was able to make two blocks with just one 10" square.  This means that I have a lot of Positively Pink squares left--18!  There are many things you could do to make a quilt of hope for someone with those squares, so I'm offering a giveaway for those eighteen 10" squares.  Enter via the rafflecopter; giveaway runs through the end of the Pinktober blog hop and I'll pick a winner on October 23rd.  


a Rafflecopter giveaway

 


Thanks to Brianna for hosting a blog hop to spread awareness!  Be sure to check out all the beautiful quilts made for the Pinktober blog hop. 





13 comments:

  1. Love this block! And I too believe that we might not know who a quilt is meant for but the right person seems to show up!

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  2. I LOVE your quilt, Emily!!! I know EXACTLY what you mean when you say that potential quilt owners will make themselves known to you! Awesome!

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  3. What a great quilt. It really shows off the fabrics nicely. And thanks for sharing the great giveaway!

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  4. Emily, this is so pretty, and a great design for the fabrics and the purpose of the collection. Sweet block!

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  5. This is a gorgeous quilt and would be a great comfort. It will be nice to have it ready when you need it. I have been getting mammograms since my 30s, as there was an early onset in my family...so important to do.

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  6. Your quilt is very pretty! You showed off the fabric well. Anyone receiving this quilt will appreciate your efforts. petuniakr@aol.com

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  7. This quilt is beautiful! We have had family with breast cancer on both sides of our family. My mother-in-law had a double mastectomy (no other choice) back in 1972 and was a survivor. She just passed this year at 96 yrs of age. There is so much more help for patients now. This quilt will certainly find its' home.

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  8. How beautiful, Emily! I love the flower design. I'm sure this quilt will bring comfort to someone who needs it. Have a great day.

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  9. Love your magnolia quilt, it will be loved and appreciated by a lucky person!!

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  10. Very pretty finish for a very good cause.

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  11. Your quilt is beautiful! I’m like you I make a quilt without a person in mind and when it’s finished the person it was meant for appears. I’m a 17 year breast cancer survivor, with no family history I found a lump at 40. My son will graduate college this May and I can’t be thankful enough. Happy October everyone!

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