When I heard this little boy was terribly. almost irreversibly. ill ... I did what most quilters do ... I set to making him a quilt.
His name is synonymous with the Ocean, he has bright blue eyes, he constantly wears a smile and (I'm told) has quite the infectious laugh.
A quote from Moby Dick came to mind "I know not all that may be coming, but be it what it will, I'll go to it laughing"
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| Inspo for the quilt ... source |
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| Inspo for the quilt - source |
The parents and doctors of this boy have differing opinions on how he should be treated medically.
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| Lizzy House's wonderful whales for backing ... along with some Texas Denim for extra backing and binding. |
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| A little detail ... I love the way it looks like the whale is about to swallow a row of boats. Whale pattern found here |
I can neither "treat" him holistically or with medical science but I can "treat" him to a quilt made with love and hope that the love sewn in each and every stitch seeps through to this much deserving, smiling, happy, very sick little boy.
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Improv wording technique from Sarah Fielke's Wordplay Craftsy Class
Photos taken at "Crawley Edge" Boat Shed ...#73
Linking Up with Finish it Up Friday and Scraptastic Tuesday as all the wording is made from fabrics from previous quilts.
You did an amazing job of the letting and the quilt turned out super sweet, Serena. I am sure it will be a comfort and great blessing to that little boy and his family. Love the fabrics you chose... Especially that backing!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilt and sentiment too - what a lovely thing to receive.
ReplyDeleteJust headed over from Crazy Mom Quilts ... so glad I did! What an amazing quilt you have made - love the style, love the inspiration, love the pics. I am sure it will give this little boy some comfort. What a lovely thing you have done.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful and I love the meaning and feeling behind the design. What an amazing gift!
ReplyDeleteThis beautiful quilt has such a noble mission. What a powerful gift on so many levels, I'm sure it will be treasured by both the little boy and his family. (And your photography is just gorgeous and perfectly fitting, too!)
ReplyDeleteOh dear, what a heart wrenching backstory for this quilt, Serena. I hope it brings love and support to a boy and family in need.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful. What a great quilt, and great story behind it, too. I'm sure it will mean a lot to them.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful. What a great quilt, and great story behind it, too. I'm sure it will mean a lot to them.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful quilt, together with beautiful words.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful quilt, together with beautiful words.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely quilt. It is beautiful, as is the sentiment behind it.
ReplyDeleteI hope the little boy gets well.
(I also hope he is not the one in the news lately because his parents have been taken to court for withholding medical treatment. What a messy story.)
The quilt came out fantastically! I love the quote, and you did a great job with how you set the top.
ReplyDeleteThat was a lovely and thoughtful thing for you to do. I am sure he will get much joy from your quilt.
ReplyDeleteSuch a thoughtful gift - I hope it comforts him and his family, whatever happens xx
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful and thoughtful gift and I am sure the little boy will love it!
ReplyDeleteI hope your treatment works! A truly lovely gift from the heart. Thank you for linking up to #scraptastictuesday
ReplyDeleteHere's to "a merry heart doeth good like a medicine"...a wonderful quilt, may it also do good like a medicine <3
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilt, but I'm so sorry it had to be made. Here's to quilts being great medicine!
ReplyDeleteIt looks awesome xx
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