Lilies and the Quilt 
                             
Lilies of the Valley Survivor's Quilts will be used as a history of our group and also as part of our awareness campaign. The quilts will be comprised of individual blocks made by survivors to tell their stories. One central block will include our logo and the blocks will be brought together with a teal fabric. The backing will be one of the ovarian cancer awareness materials that Pat Kyser, out volunteer organizer, has found for us.

The first Survivors Quilt was dedicated on October 28, 2008 and is on display in TVGO at the Clearview Cancer Institute.  If you would like to be a part of future quilts you can make a block by following the directions below!

 This project starts with YOU. If you are interested in participating by making a block, just follow the instructions below. 

 1.  Design your block. It should tell us something about you. Here is a link to the Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Awareness Quilt where you can find examples of quilt blocks. You can click on any of the squares in the quilt and get a close-up of the block. http://www.mnovarian.org/quilt.htm. Keep in mind the finished block with be 8" x 8" and will be on a white background. Also somewhere in your design try to use a little teal. Applique and embroidery techniques work well for this kind of project. Photographs can be copied onto fabric. Somewhere in your design please add your name (Could be embroidered in small print in one corner). Please make sure that all fabrics you use in your design are prewashed and colorfast to prevent any fading, running of colors or shrinkage if the quilt is cleaned. No beads, bangles, buttons or baubles. Everything should be firmly attached so the quilt will travel well and be easily cleaned if needed.

2.   When you have your design finished contact Susan Leighton by clicking here and she will get a block of material to you so that you can get started sewing. Please do not buy your own fabric as we want it all the same. We also have some pieces of teal material and if you need a piece to include in your design, let Susan know telling her about how much you need.

3.  Some of you have indicated that you do not think you have the creative ability or sewing skills to do a block but still would like to be a part of this project. Don't worry, there is help.  When you have a design idea put together you can either have a friend help you out or Pat Kyser has offered to hold group classes to help you. Just contact Susan and we will get you scheduled to meet with Pat.

4.  Return your finished block to Susan.  We will put the quilt together when we have enough blocks.

5.  Please include with your finished block a piece of paper including your name and a brief description of your block telling what the design means.