This year I'm going to direct you toward the Hands 2 Help quilt drive, which is still running until May 19th, (of course you can donate to those charities at any time, not just during the drive!) Sarah found some great charities to work with this year. Jack's Basket is there, my favorite, and Mercyful Quilts run by Bernie from Needle and Foot which has basically the same mission as Covered in Love.
I'm officially calling this a tradition, May/June is the time when CiL shares the love! If you're jonesing for your usual dose of charity quilting during May and June, please direct your energy toward one of the great organizations Sarah picked out for H2H, or a charity local to you. In the meanwhile, I'll be working hard to turn your donations into finished quilts.
I'll continue to post finishes and updates, and I'll be back in July with the next block drive!
I think this is a great tradition! Good self care for you, a wonderful to share the love :)
ReplyDeleteI know you are very busy, but I was just wondering about the posts for the I spy quilts. I only remember seeing one of those and I look forward to seeing them so much. Thanks for all you do and good luck with all your hard work!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your spring break! You deserve it! Looking forward to the next CIL blocks this summer. I have a batch of the Mar/Apr ones but they were off so I am ripping & re-sewing!
ReplyDeleteThank you for all you have done coordinating bi-monthly block drives, plus going to school, plus starting a new job, plus your own life! Enjoy this time off and will welcome you back in July!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the love and posting about Mercyful Quilts! I really appreciate it as does Mercy Hospital! Enjoy the reprieve - tho I am sure you will be making quilts like crazy getting caught up with all of the blocks. It is all about balance though. Take care.
ReplyDeleteYou deserve a bit of rest. Thanks for the suggestions. I mailed out my April cil blocks today. Sorry to be a bit late!
ReplyDeleteHappy finishing, Kat!!!
ReplyDeleteI'll be looking forward to the new blocks come July and in the meantime, will work on my quilt for Jack's Basket. Enjoy this little break and have fun finishing up!
ReplyDeleteI do believe you have started a tradition & a good one at that! Knowing you, I am sure your break from the block does not mean that you are sitting on the couch eating bon-bons & watching soap operas! :) You are a "non stop" gal & will have that sewing machine humming the whole two months. Thanks for all you do! Love the kitty cat shot.
ReplyDeleteYes, you do have a tradition. An excellent one at that. I am mailing my quilt and supplies to Jack's Basket in the morning. Looking forward to your July challenge.
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