Suze9395

We have had 2 coworkers diagnosed with ALS in the past year. I have finally finished the first of the 2 quilts. It has taken a long time. Partly because of machine issues and partly because of other events (2 wedding gift quilts and a baby quilt). But, it also made me sad. I used one of my favorite patterns for men. And, I tweaked the block proportions to make it into a signature quilt. Some of my coworkers didn't know what to write since ALS is terminal. So, we decided that movie quotes from his favorite movies might be a good idea. I made it an oversized twin size to make sure it would fit the hospital bed well.

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toolazy

What a thoughtful (and very cool) idea! I love the quilt design and the fabrics you chose.

QuiltnNan

very nicely done... ALS is such a cruel affliction... your mind still works but your body does not cooperate.

mpspeedy2

I am sure that he will get a lot of support from your gift. Great job and male appropiate without being to rugged. Hopefully he can loose himself in reading the quotes and remembering the movies etc.

HillCountryGal

What a VERY thoughtful thing to do. Of course it made you sad to think of his future. Surely this gift of love will warm his body and heart.

narnianquilter

This is a beautiful quilt! What is the pattern called? I would love to use it for an anniversary gift for my husband. I am sure your coworker will love it, and appreciate the sentiments behind it! Well done!

Tartan

What a wonderfully thoughtful gift! I love the pattern and fabrics in your great quilt!

Quiltngolfer

Very pretty quilt and quilting. I really like the look of your machine sewn binding. It adds interest to your quilt.

Suze9395

I think the pattern was called Shoji Screen. But, I'm not positive. Really, it is a rail fence variation. Here is a picture of another one I recently made where all the strips are the same width and the blocks are square.

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There are 2 strip sets, light-dark-light and dark-light-dark.
Then the lay out is:
Row 1 - all d-l-d, then alternate vertical- horizontal - vertical etc..
Row 2 - all l-d-l, again alternate but the opposite, horizontal - vertical - horizontal etc..
Etc

Suze9395

Thank you everyone. He is a wonderful man, young, married, several young children (being vague to protect his privacy). It is devastating. I am hoping the quilt will be a comfort to his family as well.