I had the great opportunity recently to meet someone who lives near me who was a blog follower. Brenda and I met at the LQS and then had coffee. What a treat!! A new quilting friend! During that get-together, she mentioned that she's active in a local group that makes quilts for kids. So she invited me to come along, which was where I went today. I dug out an I-Spy quilt I must have started maybe 10 years ago and worked on it...I don't even know where I got the pattern from nor where I got the very heavy-duty acrylic templates.
Here are some quilts that were done by members of this very productive group! I think this doggie quilt is adorable. The woman on the left was the machine quilter and I thought she did such a beautiful job, I wanted to take a picture of some of the quilting.
I loved this very bright one, too, which wasn't complex but so fun.
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Of course, the quilter who was sharing this one made sure that we all noticed her little boo-boo... We are so critical of our own work, aren't we?? Who cares? Definitely not the child who is lucky enough to receive it, right??
I have been collecting more fabric to take with me to Chico in mid-December for the quilters in Paradise, California, who lost everything in the fires. Brenda gave me a pile and the All-Star Quilters (which is the name of the new group I went to visit today) is going to give me 10 quilts to deliver! Quilters are so generous!
That dog quilt is a hoot! I do love a funny quilt. very cute
ReplyDeleteLove the quilting on that Dog quilt--all the smells in the neighborhood wafting before him...lol hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteIt's always fun to make some new quilty friends--how great that they were able to donate so many quilts for the fire survivors! I've never made an I Spy quilt, but I know any child would love to get one. Maybe your new group of friends will spur you to get yours done--peer pressure--lol!
ReplyDeleteWe loved having you today, Randy. Thanks for dropping by and sewing. Martine Zaun did the machine quilting on the doggie quilt and we are auctioning it off in February. She did a fabulous job, didn't she? Feel better soon!
ReplyDeleteI love her little 'boo-boo' it makes the quilt unique! I have been collecting for an I spy quilt~ I think I even have those templates! LOL I need to get to work! Thank you!~ email will be along shortly. :)
ReplyDeleteOh boy a new group! I love that Dachshund quilt! What a hoot!
ReplyDeleteDon't you just LOVE finding a fun, new, productive quilt group? I have three that I participate in monthly and they give me lots of energy! The dog quilt is adorable (I have a friend who has two doxies and she plans to make this one someday). The quilting is WONDERFUL!! How great that they have quilts of share with those who have lost so much. I swear quilters have the biggest hearts!! Hugs ~ Linda
ReplyDeleteSEW... are you going to join the group??? Very sweet of them to send quilts for the residents of Paradise!!
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ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful visit, Randy! Sone fun quilts for kids, here--especially that looooong doggie. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd they are giving you a generous donation for the people of Paradise!
Such pretty quilts! This new quilt group sounds like a nice group and a busy one. Love the dog quilt!
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