Brilliant Beauties Of Joy - In Memory of Gabriel VanBoven

My 36 year old son, Gabriel, was diagnosed in May, 2014 with a very aggressive cancer.  Gabriel lived for only 6 months after that dreadful diagnosis.  As you can imagine, my life has changed forever.  One of the few times during each day that I find a small bit of peace is when I am quilting. 

In June, 2015 I took a class from the pattern designer - Jacqueline de Jonge.  I started the quilt - Brilliant Beauties of Joy -during that class.  As I was piecing the quilt after the class ended, I decided to donate it to Rockhurst High School, the high school that Gabriel attended.  Rockhurst is a Catholic school and relies heavily on it's annual auction to raise money for much-needed scholarships.  What a blessing that decision has been.  The auction is April 16, 2016 and I am so excited that the quilt will be part of it. 

Maker: Danetta Mendenhall

Quilter: Lori Kukuk

Year Made: 2015

Owned By: Danetta Mendenhall

Size: 52" x 74" inches

Shows & Museums: NA

Awards: NA