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July 14, 2015 by Jennifer

101 Handmade Days: All the Hearts Quilt

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I love quilting. LOVE it… but what I love even more than making them and snuggling with them is giving them away! Especially when they have extra meaning. And this “All the Hearts Quilt” definitely has extra meaning!

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Earlier this spring, I heard the saddening news that a friend and blogging buddy had been diagnosed with breast cancer. I think my heart stopped beating for a moment to tell ya the truth. I was 11 when my Nana was diagnosed with breast cancer. She fought cancer off and on for the next 8 years eventually succumbing to this horrible disease. All of the emotions I faced and dealt with as a teenage came flying back in an instant.

All the Hearts Quilt - BusyBeingJennifer.com #101handmadedays

And even though I’ve never had the opportunity to meet “Miss P” in person, I knew I had to do something! A quilt seemed like the perfect idea, but I knew I couldn’t do it all on my own and have it done in a timely manner… So I reached out to an amazingly talented quilter friend from instagram, Karie from two kwik quilters, and she helped gather other incredible quilters for this project!

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In just a few hours we’d picked a color scheme, a block pattern and had several fantastic quilters on board! I received heart blocks from all over the country for the next few weeks! I had so much fun checking the mail and fawning over the beautiful fabrics and trying to decide which blocks were my favorite.

We used Cluck Cluck Sew’s free heart block pattern and let the lovely ladies decide on the rest! I was sent blocks in all different sizes… at first I was a little worried about making them work together… but with a little finagling, my handy seam ripper and a temporary design wall, I figured it out!

And I have to say, I LOVE the results!

All the Hearts Quilt - BusyBeingJennifer.com #101handmadedays

The quilt finished at a good sized lap quilt, which is perfect for Miss P to take with her to chemo treatments and snuggle with on the rough days after treatments.

I was hoping to get this quilt finished and in Miss P’s hands by June, but life sort of intervened and I had to deal with some of my own health challenges. I was able to finally get it finished and on its way last week! Miss P now has it and was quite surprised and thrilled with her All the Hearts Quilt 🙂

All the Hearts Quilt - BusyBeingJennifer.com #101handmadedays

I want to take a moment to thank the extraordinary women that helped make this quilt a reality. You are AMAZING and I really appreciate each and everyone of you! MWAH!!!

Its amazing what happens when strangers get together to make someone’s day a little brighter!

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PS. I still have some heart blocks left… stay tuned to see what I’m going to do with them and how you’ll have a chance to be a part of an opportunity to give back!

Filed Under: Quilt Love Tagged With: handmade, quilt, quilt love

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  1. princessmousey says

    July 14, 2015 at 7:12 am

    Quilts are so beautiful. I would love to make one & it’s not that I don’t think I can, it’s that I don’t think I will ever finish what I start. It will just always be incomplete.

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      July 14, 2015 at 9:10 am

      I usually have a couple quilt projects on the go… and rotate through them. There is one I started 2 years ago, but I’m not sure I’ll ever finish it lol

      Reply
  2. Stephanie @ The Dish BCS says

    July 14, 2015 at 8:57 am

    This is beautiful. You’re a sweet sweet friend. 🙂

    Reply
  3. GirlUnspotted says

    July 14, 2015 at 8:58 am

    This is absolutely beautiful! Love the colors!

    https://girlunspotted.wordpress.com/

    Reply
  4. Melissa D says

    July 14, 2015 at 9:57 am

    How special–love that it was a group effort to put this beautiful quilt together, and love the sweet woman that gets to enjoy it. Anyone who says relationships on the Internet aren’t real just doesn’t get it!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      July 14, 2015 at 10:31 am

      Agreed!! I have better, more true relationships with my “online friends” than I do with the people I’ve known most of my life!

      Reply
  5. Asheli says

    July 14, 2015 at 10:01 am

    wow, impressive!

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  6. Kathryn Curling says

    July 14, 2015 at 10:09 am

    This is lovely… and what a sweet thing to do! I teared up a little.

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  7. Dayne says

    July 14, 2015 at 12:02 pm

    This would be a great DIY for my mom for Christmas!

    Reply
  8. Alicia says

    July 14, 2015 at 12:12 pm

    What a loving gesture! It’s beautiful! I love all of your quilts though!

    Reply
  9. Christina says

    July 14, 2015 at 6:05 pm

    This is so beautiful! Such a thoughtful gift.

    Reply
  10. Cathi says

    July 14, 2015 at 6:15 pm

    I love quilting too…they’re such a beautiful gift, lovely post!

    Reply
  11. Patti Tucker says

    July 15, 2015 at 9:33 am

    I have been seriously speechless since receiving this beautiful gift from you lovely ladies. I have already used it and I know each time it’s draped over me that your love and prayers cover me as well. I’m so sorry for the loss of your Nana, but I know she would be so proud of your wide open heart. Thank you!!!

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  12. Margaret says

    July 15, 2015 at 9:58 am

    What a wonderful thing to make! Mrs P is going to love it!

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  13. mkaystevens says

    July 16, 2015 at 8:35 pm

    This is so beautiful! Such a sweet and thoughtful gift!

    Reply
  14. Espirational says

    July 26, 2015 at 6:54 pm

    Lovely. I’m sure it was appreciated.

    Reply
  15. I Say Nomato (@ISayNomato) says

    July 28, 2015 at 7:25 am

    I’m sure she adored it! The colours and pattern are so beautiful! And as a quilter I’m secretly glad to see that there are no round parts, just an illusion with straight lines – those are so intimidating!

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  16. Crochet Hooks says

    July 28, 2015 at 12:06 pm

    beautiful! such love went into this quilt, it will be a treasure!

    Reply
  17. USS Crafty says

    August 2, 2015 at 9:56 pm

    Lovely quilt! I love the hearts!

    Navy Wifey Peters @ The Submarine Sunday Link Party

    Reply
  18. gracefulcoffee says

    June 12, 2016 at 12:29 pm

    What a beautiful gift! Have a lovely day 🙂

    Blessings,
    Edye | http://gracefulcoffee.wordpress.com

    Reply
  19. samantha says

    June 14, 2016 at 6:43 pm

    I would love to learn how to quilt and sew. My Grandmother and mom know how, but it just never got passed along my way. Thanks for joining the Family Joy Link Party!

    Reply
  20. charleneasay1 says

    June 15, 2016 at 6:12 pm

    You are seriously so talented. This is beautiful.

    Reply
  21. FrugalHausfrau says

    June 23, 2016 at 11:12 pm

    An inspiring story and the quilts are gorgeous!! Thanks for sharing with us at Throwback Thursday! I peeked in earlier, but didn’t get a chance to comment before now! Have a great weekend!

    Mollie

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