I got back into my UFOs this week and pulled out these tulip blocks Dee Dee sent me ages ago. There were finished blocks, un-assembled pieces, and partially constructed blocks in all stages.
I needed to cut more 2.5" tone-on-tone white squares to finish the blocks, but my GO! Cutter made that a snap. Now I've got (61) scrappy red tulip blocks ready to become a top. I've got some fun ideas for this one.
I also got some more faded quarter cabin tops quilted, so with any luck I'll get at least one bound by Friday. I want to say a special thank you to everyone who supports Covered in Love. CiL has been getting some local media attention lately and there was a nice article in the Sunday paper this week. I couldn't do it without you guys :)
Covered in Love has been so blessed by donations from quilters, I want you all to see what each other have going on! For purposes of the linky, I'm going to define "charity" really generally. If you're sewing a quilt for you co-worker's mom with cancer or your friend's uncle who lost his home, that totally counts! Anything you're sewing out of the goodness of your heart for someone outside you immediate circle of family and friends.
Some Quilt Charities:
Books and a Blanket - quilts for needy children in central Texas, promoting literacy
Covered in Love - quilts for mourning families
Kennel Quilts - small quilts for animals in need
Margaret's Hope Chest - several programs for children and adults
My Very Own Blanket - quilts for children in foster care
Ovarian Cancer Quilt Project - quilts auctioned to raise money for cancer research
Project Linus - quilts for children in the hospital
Quilts Beyond Borders - quilts for poor children around the world
Quilts for Kids - quilts for abused and ill children
Quilts of Valor - quilts for veterans
Threading Hope - children and families in poverty and war torn countries
Victoria's Quilts - quilts for cancer patients
Wrap-a-Smile - quilts for children treated for cleft palate on medical missions
Wrap Them in Love - quilts for children
If you know of any that need added to the list let me know!
Hey, you're famous in Tyler! I wanted to leave a supportive comment on the newspaper article, but it requires a Facebook account. So I'll leave one here: You rock, Kat! :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like the "inspector" has approved one of the Jan/Feb quilts. :) That was a great article in the newspaper. Publicity is a good thing when it comes to charities. Once word gets out...look out!
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