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Quilts For Kids

2nd January 2010

Quilts For Kids

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I have given myself quite a bit of time of from the computer and have spent a great bit more time sewing.  One particular item I made during the month of December gave me more satisfaction and gratification than probably anything else I’ve ever made.  The reason?  I gave it away.

That’s right, I made this cute quilt to donate to Quilts for Kids, a charity that brings quilter together by allowing us to make quilts that will be given to children in need.

This is the quilt I pieced together and then quilted from the fabric that was sent to me by Quilts for Kids:

My mom also got into the act by creating this fun pinwheel quilt from fabric she found on clearance. What a great way to use it!

If you don’t sew or quilt, you can still help. Check out their website at quiltsforkids.org

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  1. 1 On January 2nd, 2010, Rebecca said:

    Oh both of those are so pretty! Great job!
    Rebecca´s last blog ..Making More Blogs For the New Year My ComLuv Profile

    posted on January 2nd, 2010 at 4:05 pm

  2. 2 On January 2nd, 2010, lynne said:

    Thanks Rebecca! I’ve got fabric laying here to start the next one, just as soon as I finish the baby quilt I’m working on! So much sewing, too little time! :-D

    posted on January 2nd, 2010 at 4:09 pm

  3. 3 On January 2nd, 2010, sandy said:

    Both quilts are darling and I so understand the feeling of giving away to someone in need. I knit and crochet and 99% of what I make is for charity. I have one blog dedicated to helping homeless you might be interesting is visiting there as well. Bridge and Beyond
    Sandy
    sandy´s last blog ..Homestead Resort, Park City, Utah My ComLuv Profile

    posted on January 2nd, 2010 at 6:41 pm

  4. 4 On January 2nd, 2010, juliana said:

    these are both lovely! I wished I had the artistic talent to put together something like these.

    Happy new year too Lynne!
    juliana´s last blog ..From Our Home To Yours… My ComLuv Profile

    posted on January 2nd, 2010 at 10:38 pm

  5. 5 On January 3rd, 2010, Louise said:

    I love the top one, my daughter would go crazy over that. the colors are great and it’s her favorite color. You made a great quilt.
    Louise´s last blog ..General Mills is Reducing the sugar in kid’s cereal My ComLuv Profile

    posted on January 3rd, 2010 at 12:25 am

  6. 6 On January 3rd, 2010, Duni said:

    I agree. There is such satisfaction in donating a handmade item. Both these quilts are simply gorgeous. I admire your and your mom’s sewing skills!
    Duni´s last blog ..Cute sleep masks My ComLuv Profile

    posted on January 3rd, 2010 at 5:20 am

  7. 7 On January 3rd, 2010, lynne said:

    Sandy – I’d love to visit your other blog, can you give me the link? Thanks!

    posted on January 3rd, 2010 at 10:12 am

  8. 8 On January 3rd, 2010, lynne said:

    juliana – I grew up sewing and watching my mom sew. I never thought I could make a quilt, but piecing is fairly simple once you get going! I’m just now learning the process of actually putting the quilt together to complete it, my mom has been teaching me. It’s nice knowing I’m learning from an expert!

    posted on January 3rd, 2010 at 10:14 am

  9. 9 On January 3rd, 2010, lynne said:

    Thanks Louise – That was actually one of my first quilts to ever complete from start to finish by myself. I’m pretty proud of that! It made me anxious to work on more. :-D

    posted on January 3rd, 2010 at 10:15 am

  10. 10 On January 3rd, 2010, lynne said:

    Thank you Duni! It’s funny, creating anything handmade gives great satisfaction. Then, add to that giving your handmade item to someone who really needs it and the satisfaction increases by 10!

    posted on January 3rd, 2010 at 10:16 am

  11. 11 On January 3rd, 2010, sandy said:

    If you click on my name you’ll be taken to my profile page where you click on Bridge and Beyond. I tried to leave you the link but wordpress didn’t like me changing the url from my travel blog.

    Hope to see you again, soon.
    Sandy
    http://homelessbridge.blogspot.com/
    maybe that will work, added url above this, the usual link with the signature is to my travel blog the one with EC-the one I connected to you from; but my name which is a link goes to my profile page where all 3 of my blogs are listed.
    sandy´s last blog ..Homestead Resort, Park City, Utah My ComLuv Profile

    posted on January 3rd, 2010 at 10:33 am

  12. 12 On January 3rd, 2010, Stacie said:

    Gorgeous quilts I love the colors in them.

    posted on January 3rd, 2010 at 10:42 am

  13. 13 On January 3rd, 2010, Vixen said:

    What a wonderful, wonderful thing to do. I’ll have to check them out!
    Vixen´s last blog ..Birthday Mutterings My ComLuv Profile

    posted on January 3rd, 2010 at 12:32 pm

  14. 14 On January 3rd, 2010, Karen said:

    Both are beautiful! Kudos to you and mom.

    posted on January 3rd, 2010 at 1:15 pm

  15. 15 On January 3rd, 2010, lynne said:

    Thanks Sandy! I bookmarked your site. I don’t knit and haven’t crocheted in years, but I will see if there is anything I can do. I will also forward your link to my sister who still does crochet once in a while, she may want to help. You are doing a wonderful thing and I wish you much success.

    posted on January 3rd, 2010 at 1:18 pm

  16. 16 On January 3rd, 2010, lynne said:

    Thank you Stacie! :-D

    posted on January 3rd, 2010 at 1:18 pm

  17. 17 On January 3rd, 2010, lynne said:

    Thanks Karen! Of course, I probably should’ve mentioned that that was Mom’s 2nd quilt to make and donate! (not to mention all the quilts she’s donated to the church!)

    posted on January 3rd, 2010 at 1:20 pm

  18. 18 On January 3rd, 2010, Karen said:

    Our mom also donates quilts to the veterans at the VA hospital. She is a busy gal!
    Karen´s last blog ..Christmas Has Left the Building My ComLuv Profile

    posted on January 3rd, 2010 at 3:03 pm

  19. 19 On January 4th, 2010, heidi said:

    Is there anything that you cannot do! Beautiful! Happy New Year!
    heidi´s last blog ..Bestill My Broken Heart! Acetaminophen Can Help Cure It? I Will Take Anything I Can Get For That! My ComLuv Profile

    posted on January 4th, 2010 at 1:34 am

  20. 20 On January 4th, 2010, Duni said:

    Hi!
    just stopping by to answer your question:

    yes! lavender is attributed to calm the nerves. My dried lavender is organic. I refresh the heart with a few drops of organic, all-natural 100% essential lavender oil. It helps me a lot :)
    Duni´s last blog ..Cute sleep masks My ComLuv Profile

    posted on January 4th, 2010 at 10:48 am

  21. 21 On January 4th, 2010, Anne said:

    Those quilts are both gorgeous! What an amazing job. That is the kind of thing that makes me wish I was crafty.
    Anne´s last blog ..Bite Me, Cablevision My ComLuv Profile

    posted on January 4th, 2010 at 12:51 pm

  22. 22 On January 4th, 2010, Leigh said:

    I love the purple, green and orange color combination. They are both gorgeous quilts!
    Leigh´s last blog ..Music Monday – Sarah Buxton My ComLuv Profile

    posted on January 4th, 2010 at 12:55 pm

  23. 23 On January 4th, 2010, lynne said:

    heidi – Yep, trust me, there’s plenty I can’t do! sports, baking, home maintenance! :-D

    posted on January 4th, 2010 at 6:18 pm

  24. 24 On January 4th, 2010, lynne said:

    Duni – I knew lavender could help a person relax, I guess I just never thought of having it nearby when I’m sleeping. I may just have to try it, thanks!

    posted on January 4th, 2010 at 6:20 pm