Purple Curves for a Dear Friend

 I can post this before she gets the package because until it arrives she doesn't know about my blog.

My dear friend from high school had a daughter with epilepsy. Her daughter is no longer with her but her memory will never go away.  Another memory that will never go away is the one of those horrible gran mal seizures.  Because of this she pours herself into Epilepsy Awareness.  November is Epilepsy Awareness Month and she wears purple every day for the month.

On October 30th she posted this picture "in preparation for her purple month."

She is dedicated!!  This year she is having a fundraiser if anyone feels inclined.  Asking for contributions is way out of her comfort zone.

She is also an avid reader.  What better gift to give a reader (besides a book) than a quilt to wrap up in while you read?  A quilt that I made for her in memory of her beloved Bean and in honor of her dedication to epilepsy awareness.  I sew hope she enjoys it.

The pattern is Metro Rings from Sew Kind of Wonderful.  I also copied their quilting pattern.  I'm thinking about doing this quilt again with a jelly roll that I have on hand.  It took 61.5 hours from start to finish.  Part of the reason it took so long is my inexperience with FMQ on a longarm.  And my longarm is actually a sit down machine on a carriage so I have to use the foot petal.

I managed to complete this on time because I have been isolated with COVID19.  Being fully vaccinated, I believe, kept me fully functioning.

This is the second quilt completed on the Gracie Queen frame that wasn't meander.  It turned out beautifully.

I wish I could take a good picture of my quilts.  The color does nothing for it.

Wishing you more stitching time than I will have.

Rose