The last three quilts from the July block drive are finished and it's time to wrap this one up! We made 9 beautiful red, white, and blue star quilts to be gifted to grieving families through Covered in Love.
Here are the glamour shots of the last three quilts. If you contributed blocks and don't see them in one of these check out the previous posts with the first six quilts here and here.
This block drive was a repeat of one from last year where we made five patriotic quilts. The chaplains have told me how much families loved those quilts, so I can't wait to hear how these are received. These were taken up to the hospital today along with some others to make a total of 260 quilts donated!
Five of these star quilts were quilted by a wonderful local quilter, Kathy. I officially couldn't have done it without her-- or any of you! Take a look at the map below of all the quilters who contributed.
I had a fun time taking quilt-y glamour shots of all nine quilts together the other day before they went up to the hospital. Thanks to everyone who had helped Covered in Love to grow!
If you'd like to join in with Covered in Love's mission you can learn more on the main page or check out the block drive. The current Covered in Love block drive is a cozy patchwork interspersed with pieced blocks. It will run until the new year if you want to help out. More info here!
Linking to Confessions of a Fabric Addict, Crazy Mom Quilts and Finished or Not Friday
Oh Kat! These are so gorgeous!!!! I love seeing how you set all these blocks into quilts. And it such an honor to see my blocks in these special quilts. Too much fun! I really am enjoying doing CIL blocks. Thank you!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThey are all truly beautiful!!
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ReplyDeleteThe glamor shot of all nine is just so striking. What wonderful contributions from all over. I am sure they are received and appreciated with all the love that they were made. ~smile~ Roseanne
Another great batch of CiL quilts! Makes me want to put on a little John Phillip Sousa music :)
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! These are such cheerful quilts, to say nothing of their patriotism. ;-)
ReplyDeleteThose quilts are just gorgeous. I like Louise's comment...so true that it makes us march in our heads. I think these are classic quilts that will be cheer some very needed people. I could make these blocks every year...they are so fun.
ReplyDeleteWOW! 23 states were represented in the July/Aug block drive this year. Those star quilts are absolutely gorgeous & there are so many beautiful, unique blocks in the quilts. I love the fact that you showed us a map of where all the blocks came from. Hoping someday all the states will be colored in on the map. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful pile of quilts! The US map is fun, too! Covered in Love doesn't just touch the hospital patients, it touches all of us quilters as well. Thanks for all you do, Kat.
ReplyDeleteLOVE those stats!!! I'm SEW glad that your charity is thriving. Sad that I haven't contributed as much this year. Hoping to change that in 2018!!
ReplyDeleteLove the great variety of star blocks! It's always fun to participate in your block drives - and such a blessing to be able to "be there" in spirit in what can be a very difficult time.
ReplyDeleteThanks SO much for all you do!
The star block quilts are so much fun to look at. I am anxious to see the next ones. They should be interesting as well.
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