GagaSmith

I agree. I am a two-time breast cancer survivor and would not make a quilt using the pink ribbon fabric. Just my opinion. I received so may items with pink ribbons on them during my treatment and recovery, and I know they were all given with the best intentions so I appreciated them, but really got tired of the same thing over and over again.
I would suggest the warm wishes pattern. Easy and fast but looks good.

Normabeth

I made my cousin a twin size quilt when she was going thru Chemo, she said it kept her real warm an comfy!

Treasureit

Here is an idea with encouraging sayings about what cancer cannot do.
http://www.blockpartystudios.com/sho...asp?itemID=680

Sneed

I've made several chemo blankets and they are very much appreciated. I usually use a good fleece backing for the men and minky for the gals. I have found that no batting is needed because the lap blanket w/o batting folds up easily and they carry it with them to the hospital for the chemo treatment. I've used jelly rolls quite often because there are so many patterns that can be made quickly. The Missouri Star Quilt Co website has lots of good easy patterns. Your efforts will be appreciated so much.

Mariposa

Whatever pattern you decide will be great. Bless you for doing this for her. Surely much appreciated!

Stitchnripper

ditto to from me - still on treatment. I have managed to avoid the pink ribbon and would not want a quilt with any of them - label included.

gigi712

Two time breast cancer survivor here, too. I never liked pink and after going thru this whole ordeal, I wouldn't mind if I EVER saw pink ribbons or anything pink for that matter. JMHO.

Dina

I agree. My cousin who was only 33 when she went through this, wanted a bright cheerful quilt and no pink ribbons on anything. She had radiation, chemo, and a double mastectomy and the blue and yellow quilt I made her was with her all the way. Now it is her "picnic" quilt. I made a Take Five pattern and it went together really quickly.

Dina

Skylark53

A friend of my aunt's made a quilt like this for her. I don't recall how big it was, I think maybe throw size. That way it could be brought to the hospital for treatment too. Then she had friends and family members sign it or write messages of encouragement. As others have said, I'd go with things the recipient likes, or happy cheerful colors, staying away from the traditional pink and so forth. I'd also go with materials that will wash well. I wonder if maybe flannel/minky for the back and just traditional cotton on the front so if she is feeling warmer or colder she will have a choice about which fabric she wants against her skin.

PaperPrincess

You are so sweet to do this. If you have any extra fabric, you may want to also make a bag so she can carry it to treatments if she wants. It's always nice to have a bag for storage!