Lap quilts

In memory of my friend and co-worker Debbie McAllister who lost her battle with cancer this year. Size: 59"x70".

Dedicated to all women who are winning the fight against breast cancer. Size: 59"x46".

Each of our group has been touched by breast cancer. We've watched loved ones fight the disease - our mothers, sisters, daughters, aunts, nieces and dear friends. We've supported their struggles, cheered their victories and mourned their losses. This quilt continues our support of the "Cause". It is an Amy Bradley Design pattern. Machine quilted by Eileen Mechling. Size: 49"x75".

The fabric in this quilt reminded me of my Grandmother who we called "Grandma Bootsie" because she had a dog named Bootsie. She gave me my first quilt, so I donate this in her name. Size: 56"x56".

I donated this quilt because I wanted it to go to a good cause. Not only does the buyer get to enjoy their quilt, but the money spent goes to help women with breast cancer. I really think that's a great reason to quilt. Size: 49"x58".

Over the past five years, two of my oldest friends and my mother were all diagnosed with breast cancer. All three were fortunate to receive excellent care. All are healthy today. Thank you to the researchers and health care professionals who do such vital work. Size: 72"x72".

Dedicated to Laurene Sinema, a great teacher and an ovarian cancer victim. Most fabrics used are from a fabric line designed by Laurene. Printed in McCall's Quilting Magazine February 2001. Machine quilted by Nubin Jensen. Size: 49"x69".

My daugher, three of her aunts, and many friends are cancer survivors. Machine quilted by Barbara Angerhofer. Size: 40"x51".

Dedicated to Cherry W. who in her late 20's died of breast cancer. She was a special friend who left this world too soon. Machine quilted by Janet Walker. Size: 49"x65".

For all my family and friends who have had to be "Scrappy" and tough to fight the big "C". Machine quilted by Carol Zupancic. Size: 60"x60".

Submitted in memory of my father who had prostate cancer. Size: 47"x59".

I bought his quilt in an unfinished stage. The quilt sandwich was together but the threads were not tied and trimmed. It needed squaring and I added the binding. I thought it was so beautiful, as did my Bee, and we thought perhaps the maker had died. Therefore, I named it "Desert String Mystery". Size: 55"x72".

This quilt is dedicated to all the women tennis players who struggle with all types of cancers. Size: 41"x65".

"Star Sapphire" is dedicated to two of my friends, Edie and Sharon, who are currently battling cancer. Ironically, during the creation of this quilt, I was diagnosed with breast cancer, but I'm now cancer free after a lumpectomy. Machine quilted by Julie House. Size: 51"x70".

My Mother (Josephine) died of ovarian cancer in 1995. I do a quilt in her memory for every Quilt for a Cause auction. Size: 48"x48".

Designed with Jo Cady-Bull and taught as a mystery quilt class on a cruise to Alaska in May 2012. Donated in honor of my sister, Carole. Machine quilted by Julie House. Size: 50"x68".

The inspiration for this quilt is a large round of petrified wood anywhere from 2 1/2 million to 200 million years old. Memories of loved ones live in our hearts forever. This quilt is given in memory of a young Texas woman who died in May 2012 of ovarian cancer. She was a loving friend of my younger son. Machine quilted by Karolyn Jensen. Size: 49"x58".

I dedicate this quilt to my friend Mary Rebarchak. Our paths have crossed numerous times since the late 70's during our husbands' military careers. Mary was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009 and has remained cancer free. St. Kateri Tekakawitha was canonized in October 2012 and was the first Native American to reach sainthood. She was known as a miracle healer and I trust St. Kateri will look after Mary. Size: 41"x59".

This quilt is dedicated to all the medical staff who selflessly care for cancer patients. You are all the stars in a very dark and scary time. Size: 44"x60".

Our daughter died of ovarian cancer at the age of 52. She never saw her daughter graduate from medical school nor become a grandmother of 3 children. Size: 44"x60".