Amy676 Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 Hello! I am finally finding my way back here after a long hiatus! I joined after getting my Millie in January 2014. But in June 2014, my 4 month old nephew Isaac was diagnosed with SMA 1-a terminal, genetic disorder. It is the #1 genetic killer of children under the age of two. At the time, my sister and BIL were told to take him home and love him and he probably only had 6-8 months. Well, due to intense care by my sister, BIL, in home nurses, constant prayer and support of people from around the world and now one year of a miracle drug called Spinraza, Isaac will turn four in February! He uses Bipap to breathe, is fed through a g-tube, and can only move his thumbs, shrug his shoulders and move his head slightly side to side, but he is showing small gains each month. I have run a GoFundMe account for the family since his diagnosis which has helped immensely as my sister has only recently been able to return to work and my BIL stays at home with Isaac and his older sister. If you are still reading-thank you! And I am happy to be back here! I am looking to improve my free motion skills as well as ruler work. Here are a few of the quilts I have done. Violet Craft’s Lion for my nephew-we’ve called him Our Little Lion since birth. I used channel locks and did straight lines every 1/4”-1/2” Quilt for our school auction. Kids drew the blocks, I pieced and quilted. t-shirt quilt for a customer. Pieced and quilted pieced and quilted for a family member-channel locks again-approximately every 1” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gail O Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 Great quilts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue E. Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 The quilts look great. I love the bright colors of the lion quilt. Also, I love the simplicity of your quilting with straight lines. Great job on all of the quilts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnP Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 Bless your hearts for what you all are going through. Praying for all of you. Beautiful quilts for sure. Welcome back to quilting! t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootsquilts Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 So very sorry to hear about all your family health problems. Praying for all of you. Your quilts are beautiful. I love the one where the kids drew the blocks. How sweet is that. Thanks for sharing your quilts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepsi Girl Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 Wow that loin is very striking! I too love the simplicity of the straight line quilting. Thanks for sharing all your quilts each one has its own charm. Sad to hear of your family health issues wonderful to hear life is improving! I will be praying for health, strength and courage for the whole family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 love the lion! ROAR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibbyG Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 Love the quilts. The straight line quilting is beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilta93 Posted January 6, 2018 Report Share Posted January 6, 2018 Sending prayers your way. Thanks for sharing your quilts. Love the lion. Never thought about just doing straight line quilting. I like it and will try it. Deb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbnt9999 Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 I am piecing the lion now and I think I will follow your quilting advise. Prayers for all! Betty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy676 Posted January 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 On 1/5/2018 at 9:10 PM, Quilta93 said: 1 hour ago, jbnt9999 said: I am piecing the lion now and I think I will follow your quilting advise. Prayers for all! Betty Thank you! I loved making this quilt! I hope you are too! Straight lines just seemed right to me-they didn’t distract from the pattern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwiltr Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 Fantastic quilts, each in their own way! How appropriate for your little nephew! Blessings to you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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