Chemo quilt update

When my husband recently under went chemotherapy I filled in the time sitting with him hand sewing blocks for a quilt, it was pleasant to sit and sew while chatting with staff and patients. I found the ideal pattern in an older Patchwork and Quilting mag - lots of blocks that weren't too big to carry around.

Philip's chemo lasted eight months so I was able to finish it just after his chemo finished. I machined quilted the top because I have never hand quilted and wanted to finished the quilt. I had decided to donate it to the Chemo unit where Philip had his therapy (Blacktown Oncology at Blacktown Hospital) and wanted to hand it over. I knew the unit had occasional raffles and thought they might like to use it.

The finished quilt was duly handed over - I put it into a calico bag with some lavender 'pillows' to keep it fresh until it was raffled.

Instead imagine my surprise and delight when the next time we went in for Philip's regular 4 monthly check up to see the whole Oncology Department painted in soft mauves and cream!

And there hanging on the wall in pride of place was my quilt. The staff had decided that all should share it and so they repainted the place and hung it up or all to see. They told me there have been lots of lovely comments on it and people are pleased to have something pleasant to look at during what can only be described as a horrendous time.

I was so humbled and proud and excited all at once. I never expected such an honour!