Quilt for Brian.

[D~W~G]

BECOMING A BONE MARROW DONOR

http://www.marrow.org/?gclid=CIv8t6ug5acCFdc42godERW5_g

 

http://youtu.be/intea3oCcDk

 

Brian is a Navy Sailor who has been diagnosed with Leukemia. He is going through Chemotherapy right now. The Doctor has informed the family that Lymphocytic Leukemia has a very high success rate with Chemo. Almost 90% PRAISE GOD Brian is at an Emory Georgia Hospital.

Sharon, Brian's mom is ONE tough cookie as well.

She is recuperating from a car accident.  I really hope she is not to overwhelmed with me mentioning this.

Sharon and her family need us Ladies. Brian is a very special guy, as are his family. 

 

I would like to make a warm blanket for his comfort and warmth, for the young man as he goes through Chemo Therapy. 

Here is the overall design

 

 

(20)

9" circles that can have any number of smaller circles, of any size  

sewn on top of that 1- 9" circle

SEE EXAMPLES BELOW. 

EACH BLOCK IS

1- 9" circle top stitched on a 10" square when finished.  These will all be stitched together to make

5 rows of 4 circles each. Overall dimension is 36" x 45"  

If we get more blocks we will add to its length.

The 9" CIRCLE above it decorated with various smaller size circles placed on top?

circle%20ideas%20for%20each%20block.pdf

Please use Cotton Flannel Material for at least the 10" square...

If you would like to use regular cotton for the circles perfect

If everyone can get me their blocks in say a few weeks that would be wonderful.

Mid April

 

If you can not sew and can cut them out and iron on with Stitch Witchery that would be fine too. 

I will then top stitch.

Be colorful and creative !

 

circle.pdf  Use the second largest circle on this template as the 9" circle-this template is used for another quilt pattern I will share later. 

quilts%20mar%2021%202011%205%20%281%29.pdf

 

To each block I will add a warming sentiment at the center of the 9" Circle

 

 

"Here is the information she has shared with me regarding Brian. 

 

"Thank you so much for caring.  I can't tell u how much it means to me . I think that would b very nice, since this is going to be a  long session.

We were told after this initial inpt he  has 7 mos of 4-5 days of in pt chemo 4 1/2 hrs from apt he then will have radiation for 2 mos., length & rx unknown rt know.

I had pt today,then thurs as well md vs good thing not tomorrow we're expecting any where from 4>9 ins of snow oh joy .

Do hope you're warm out there .

Finished chemo cycle last nite,now per husband Tom hes been nauseated ,tired since he basically doesn't have imunne system,told he'll have rough time next 7 days then will be starting to feel better .

I still have a hard time with this,I know GOD is with him,such a great young man.

Bri got his EMT while still in high school,thru Explorer scouts,also eagle scoutvolunteered til graduated,then got job as an emt ,was a vol firemen got several life saving awards emt of yr is a cerified rescue diver just an all around great son. I 've been lucky that I was able to contact several different denominations for prayers and that has kept me busy as well as fraternal orgs. that husband belongs to send cards.

Signing off for now try & be in touch again soon God Bless you.

 

Comment by Connie(Memphis Belle) on March 18, 2011 at 12:22am

oh mommas!!  i talked to Sharon (AuxLady) earlier and Emory Univ. Hospital has done a reevaluation on Brian and a revised diagnosis of Lymphocytic Leukemia and the doctors told Brian's dad that there is an 85% cure rate!!!  PRAISE THE LORD!!!

Brian still has a long road ahead of him. He will definitely be in the hospital for 27 more days and will be on a 27 day rotation of chemo.

yes Sharon is still crying,  yes she is worried sick and yes she wants to be with her son more than anything in this world BUT Sharon knows the power of prayer!!!  Boy Howdy! i'd say!!!

the family members never leave Brian's side.  they are working with the hospital to find more suitable and affordable accommodations.

this is all the definite news i have for now....i have read your posts...and you bet it's going to be a horrific toll on the family in so many ways.

i encouraged Sharon to do two things now....start a blog (she doesn't know how but has a friend who can show her) and go to the bank and tell them what has happened and maybe they can tell her about setting up a fund for all the expenses the family is facing. i really don't know anything about either one of those two suggestions but i had to put something "out there" for her to do while she is home alone.

Sharon's page is open on N4Ms and i believe even if you aren't a "friend" you can still post well wishes and encouraging words to her.  i had one of my Navy mom friends try it and it worked.

i will check back with you as soon as i know more.

i also suggested that Sharon log onto N4Ms as soon as she felt like it and see the responses...i read one to her to let her know what she is missing....she was blown away!

UPDATE APRIL 11

hello friends, i talked with AuxLady again tonight and pretty soon she'll be hugging that boy of her's and huggin' and kissin' that sweet grandbaby!! 

the doctor has told her that she can travel albeit with lots of precautions!!! she has to stick around a little longer because there is a benefit for her son's behalf and he has asked her to attend.

dad is still right by his son's side never leaving him.

 

" Eagle Scout who became a certified Rescue Diver, EMT, a member of the FEMA Strike Team and a Lt. on the fire department. he LOVES being in the Navy!!!

please keep praying Mommas!!!!

 

Please go to Christian Chat group to keep up with Brian. I will post here as I find out but it is a great group of Ladies! God Bless

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FROM CONNIE!

"Friends, we've got an address for AuxLady's son Brian !!!  if anyone would like to send a get well card or note

Athens Township Police Department

attention: Brian VF

45 Herrick Avenue

Sayre PA 18840

FROM CONNIE... 

friends, tonight i spoke with Sharon (AuxLady) who's son Brian was stricken with leukemia and was sent to Emory Hospital in Atlanta.  Sharon is still having a hard time, she injured her shoulder in therapy and of course has those incredibly sad moments of not being able to be with her son. BUT i could hear hope and faith in her voice. 

Brian will be admitted to Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville Fl. tomorrow for a course of treatment. he responded very nicely to the treatment at Emory and with the transfer to Mayo he will be 40 mins. from the home that he shares with his wife and infant daughter.

Sharon expressed her deep gratitude for all the wonderful prayers and support she has received.

i am sure Sharon will post here as soon as she can.

please keep praying for Brian.  Sharon has sent me a photo of Brian in the hospital at Emory with baby Elaina sleeping on his stomach with her little arm wrapped around her daddy.  Sharon has given me permission to repost the picture so you can see the Sailor you have prayed for...as soon as i can figure out how to get the picture off my phone!!! my smart phone has out-smarted me!!!

 

http://www.navyformoms.com/group/christianchat?groupUrl=christianch...

 

 

 

KEEP UP WITH HIM HERE

http://www.navyformoms.com/group/christianchat

 

Count for Blocks

 

Sue - material that contributed to a few blocks :)

quiltblue-1 block

Birdie-1 block

Paymaster-1block

dwg (myself)-1 block

Lauren-1 block

Ally-1 block

 

 

Remember ladies, you do not have to be a sewer!  Buy a few pieces of  beautiful 1/4 yard piece's  fabric. cut your circles in various sizes.  I will do the rest. If you have questions just post. I will try to be more clear

Also as long as the square is flannel your smaller circles can be plain cotton.

I hope I am being clear with idea and instructions. It truly is so much easier in person to show how simple this is !

 

 

[D~W~G]

Hey again here is what the back will be fashioned after. How will the bubbles look with this? 

[D~W~G]

Hi Again Jackie, I would very much like it if you could machine quilt this for us. Can we do swirls? If not I will leave the design up to you. I have a Batik back too, can we use that? Or do you have to use your own backing? PM me if you can or post here. Either way! Navy HUGS, Thank you.

[Jackie D]

I got an email from maybe you????  Its hard to know since I don't know anyones names!

 

Batik is fine for backing.  Let me know when its ready to be mailed.

[Birdie]

Okay, so you mentioned wanting to make this a brightly colored quilt. I bought my fabric and have been trying to practice on scrap pieces. ***Sigh***. All I can say is that I'm SO glad Paymaster is coming over on Monday night to help me out. I CANNOT seem to figure out how to sew in a circle. Boy, does she have her work cut out with me.

I totally LOVE the fabric I bought, but don't even want to attempt to touch it until she has had a chance to give me some pointers.

Here is a picture of what I purchased. The three colors on the left are the flannel and the rest is what I will use for my various circles. If I can actually pull it off, I'll make three blocks.

Wish me luck. :~/

 

 

[D~W~G]

OH WOW ! SO GREAT   love it so vibrant. 

I know sewing in a circle can be a challenge. Usually I will use seam iron on tape in spots. Or do a criss cross with the tape so the circle does not move too much. I like to - if it is a big circle- top stitch about and 1/8" in with a long basting stitch. If it is not laying right then I take the stitch out easily. With the flannel other fabrics tend to stick to it well, so that is an advantage.

Thanks so much for helping. Hope you both have fun! Let me know how things are going.

My son is home and I am just obviously distracted for a bit here.

I DEFINATLY wish you luck !

:)

[LLovesmysailor]

When I do large circles, I cut the circle and a piece of paper at the same time. Then with the paper covering the circle, I stitch that 1/8 in from the edge. Then take off the paper before you satin stitch the circle into place.  You can also use tear away stabilizer that is used with embriodry machines. Its more expensive, but you can re-use it with smaller circles and it is easier to remove than the paper. Hope this helps a little.

[quiltblue]

Love that you used Defiantly instead of definitely!  My son would be the priority as well!

[D~W~G]

OPPS sorry bad speller, not trying to be defiante.. ;)

[Paymaster]

DWG.....Have you ever tried using spray adhesive?  You can get it at any fabric store.  You just spray it on the back of your fabric and place it on the fabric then sew.  If you don't get it just were you want it, you can pull it up easily and place it back down.  You can do this several times if needed.  Then you just sew your piece.

[Birdie]

The last time you were showing me how to sew, we did all straight lines. Those are easy-breezy. I've even tried to sew a circle that I've drawn on a piece of fabric. For some reason, my sewing machine has such a tight hold of the fabric, it won't let me make the turns. My circles look like a three-year old made them. You'll see Monday night. Poor you. I might drive you to drink. LOL :)

[quiltblue]

Adjust your tension to release the tightness of your stitches. Did you know you can change the tension in your bobbin as well as the main thread? That is what the little screw is for on your bobbin case. You will see a dramatic change!  Also, check under your foot plate for too much lint, that will make everything work tighter (I just learned about cleaning under there less than a year ago). My first quilt was made without the machine ever getting cleaned... what a struggle I had with that! When I learned about cleaning and adjusting the tensions, I was amazed at how much better I became at sewing! The curves sure came out better too!

[Paymaster]

Birdie....No worries, I haven't had a drink in 25 years, 10 months and 11 days and after the last three months of my life, if these life changing events have not driven me back to drinking I don't think your sewing well:).  I am going to show you how do a circle by piecing not oversewing applique.