What can I do for my sister-in-law

[Chrissy1]

I would appreciate some suggestions on a simple yet kind of fast moving quilt that I could do in a lap size for my sister-in-law Joyce. She doesn't sew. Her sister Suzie passed to an angel this week from the strangest fastest growing cancer I have ever heard of. Suzie passed at 53 leaving a wonderful husband and a ton of kids and grandbabies. Other than when our son passed, Joyce has never experienced a real heart breaking passing and I would like to do something to help comfort her. I was thinking that I could do the kind where you turn it outside right when it is done (I forget the quilting term for that) and then tie it, but I would appreciate a suggestion or tow as to something easy and fast. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

[Pilot2b]

Quillow - I sew 2 yards of fabric, with backing and batting - batting on outside. Sew all aroung and leave a space to turn inside out, W stitch the opening. Then I generally tie it with embrodieryffloss. Then I stitch all the way around it to keep batting stable.

I never sew the pillow pouch on the front middle to fold and store it.

Hugs

What a nice lady you are.

[grammiequilts]

Hey Chrissy Sorry about the loss...your family has been hit with a lot these past few months. I would do what Helen sugjested also. With or without the pocket. I can send you the pattern if you want...XXXOOOJudi

[Chrissy1]

Hi Judi, we just can't seem to get out of this, I don't even know what to call it. I thought when AUnt Carrie passed last week we were done. I am almost afraid to answer the phone or pick up the newspaper. I have myself in such a slump, and you know that that is not me. Many years ago I make quillows and Joyce has one that she uses in her motorhome but I do appreciate the suggestion. Okay, do you realize I used the word "I" 5 times, count them 5, and that is not me. time for me to think of others, that is the way I like it, dang there is the "word again. Someone kick me will you please.

[donnacrazylady]

Chrissy, I'm sorry your family is having so many trials lately.
If you want to do the quillow kind of thing the others mentioned, but don't want to just sew together two fabrics, you could sew together 10" or 12" blocks in comforting colors for one side. Whatever you do, I'm sure it will be comforting to Joyce.

[mic-pa]

I like Pilots idea of 2 yds of fabric sewn together then quick turn them and tie. One fabric could be flannel (wshed first for shrinking purposes). Quick and easy. Marge

[SusieQ51]

Chrissy - I totally understand your feelings of frustration, loss, helplessness,and everything else. When our only brother passed in December (and he was the HEALTHY one) our family was numb. It has been almost 4 months and I still can't believe that he isn't here. My sis was diagnosed with Stage 4 in late July and DH has been living with serious issues for years. Do what ever you feel would benefit BOTH of you. I found myself so busy worrying about the rest of the family, I forgot about me. After falling apart in my classroom (tens minutes before the end of the day,Thank God) I decided that I needed some serious me time. I still take care of the family and do all of the things I need to do but I definitely have had to take time for me. After rambling for too long, find something that YOU would enjoy doing and in this way it is a gift of love for BOTH of you.

Let us know know things turn out.

Diana

[apolta]

Sorry for your loss! My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family! I think an easy quick one to do is the turning twenty... VERY SIMPLE... you could whip it up and quick turn it and tie very easy! Good luck and let us know what you end up making!

Hugs!
-Alina-

[auntyrob]

An alternative quick quilt would be to piece the top as you please, then use either a plain or patterned polar fleece for the back. Sew the quilt just as pilot2b describes, I would tie it as well.

I sometimes make these as quick charity quilts & I've also made one for my granddaughter, its great for daycare!

Lots of hugs to you, Robyn