Mourning Kaleidoscope
That I care about and enjoy preparing food is self-evident, right? But I bet very few of you know that I also have a passion for textile art. I don't have the time or even the space for it right now, but the love of it is always with me, and I know I will get back to it one day. These days my life is filled with work and watching my children launch themselves upon the world (only one left at home now...!) and food blogging and the joys of day-to-day living with Jack. But enough about me.
This post is about a group of food bloggers who are friends of Briana Brownlow of Figs With Bri.
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Bri was diagnosed with breast cancer two and half years ago. A mastectomy, chemotherapy and two years of relatively good health later, the cancer is back and it has metastasized to other parts of her body. Her health insurance, unfortunately, does not cover holistic alternatives which she would like to try. Bri and her husband Marc have enough on their plates right now in addition to worrying about her medical bills.
The team organizing the June edition of CLICK at Jugalbandi has organized a fundraiser to help Bri and her family meet her out-of-pocket medical costs for ONE YEAR and entries can be viewed here. The target amount is 12,000 U.S. dollars. The month’s photo contest has some terrific prizes, which you can view here.
Mourning Kaleidoscope, detail
Additionally, there is a raffle with some very lovely prizes, and I have donated the quilt pictured above. It is one of a series of three, titled Mourning Kaleidoscope, and is approximately 40 x 40 inches. It's randomly strip-pieced in cotton and velvet, and hand quilted in heavy silver floss. Meant to be a wall hanging, it has a sleeve on the back so that it can hang on a metal rod (wood can eat through the fabric over time).
The code for the quilt is: Quilt
Bid amount: US $70
Shipping: Worldwide
If you would like to bid on this quilt you can find it and many other items here. After viewing the list, you may make your donation here or at the Chip-In button on any participating site. Your donation can be made securely through credit card or Pay Pal and goes directly to Bri’s account. Please support this campaign by donating to the fundraiser, by participating in CLICK: the photo event, and by publicizing this campaign.
thank you, dear ann, for your support and your contribution. wish you many days of happy quilting in the near future.
Posted by: bee | June 02, 2008 at 04:28 PM
Thank you so much, Ann for your loving contribution and publicity of this sweet grassroots fundraiser. I love imaginative quilts and have a special love of knitting and crocheting, myself. So, I can relate to the love of fiber arts. Thanks again, Bri
Posted by: Bri | June 02, 2008 at 05:51 PM
I am just wowed by everyone's generosity and awestruck at this fantastic creation. You're a master at one of America's original art forms! Just beautiful!
Posted by: Manggy | June 02, 2008 at 09:03 PM
What a lovely thing you have done by contributing to this auction.
Your quilt is simply wonderful too. Wish I had such a talent!
Posted by: RecipeGirl | June 03, 2008 at 09:47 AM
This is such a lovely, thoughtful donation for Bri... I will be spreading the word about it.
Posted by: Robin | June 03, 2008 at 02:45 PM
Wonderful gesture and shall see what we can do to help.
Posted by: Ivy | June 04, 2008 at 03:09 PM
Very touching post Ann, & what an exquisite piece of art this is. Beautiful! I love craft & used to embroider...this is a lovely way to support Bri!
Posted by: Deeba | June 05, 2008 at 05:04 AM
this is so sweet ann, !! have a great day!!
btw, you are talented indeed this is a beautiful piece of art!!
Posted by: dhanggit | June 05, 2008 at 07:30 AM
I'm always impressed by the level of detail in quilting. Are all of those stitches done by hand? A truly lovely creation and gracious donation.
Posted by: Susan | June 05, 2008 at 02:50 PM