My Brother's Garden Quilt

As many of you know, my brother David lost his battle against CML in November 2005. In the months following his death, this quilt became my sanctuary... the place where I could retreat to - to mourn and celebrate my brother's life. (More about our story and free cancer awarenes ribbon patterns here.)

Although I found it hard to part with this quilt, even temporarily, my family encouraged me to enter it into the "Do you EQ? contest.... and well, I guess they were right, because it was honored with a second place prize in the Single Maker Category.

This quilt is entirely handmade (piecing, appliqué, dimensional flowers and hand quilting). The finished quilt measures 71 x 71".