H2H Comfort Quilts 2021: final reveal!

As promised, here is the finished quilt. The pattern is titled Warm Hugs, designed by: Cheryl of Meadow Mist Designs blog. Thank you to Cheryl for this pattern, and to Sarah for hosting the annual Comfort Quilts Challenge.

Hands2Help 2021: more progress on quilt

'Making good progress on this baby quilt for Hands2Help 2021. Here it is, with the quilting all completed. Now to get it binded and ready to gift. It brings so much joy to the heart to do something like this, doesn't it? Considering the past year with COVID, we are truly all especially in need of some joy. Stay tuned to see this quilt all completed soon. All of the quilts will be revealed, finished, at the end of this month on Sarah's blog. It is still not too late to join-in. Blessings and happiness to you all.

~Linking-up with: Hands2Help- Last Progress Link Party 2021~

Hands2Help 2021: progress on quilt

It is time again for the yearly Hands2Help Comfort Quilt Challenge, hosted by Sarah of Confessions of a Fabric Addict. The quilts will be donated to a worthy charity for terminally ill patients and their families, and other people in need. Here is my progress thus far. The fabrics are scrappy, but coordinate well together. Gotta love a scrappy quilt! The pattern is really cute, and at the final reveal I will credit the pattern designer. Hop on over to see other peoples' progress, and maybe consider joining-in on this worthy cause. Smiles to all.

~Linking-up with: Hands2Help Progress Link Party 2021~

H2H 2020 gift

I participated in the Hands 2 Help Comfort Quilt Challenge again this year, hosted by Sarah of Confessions of a Fabric Addict. The book pictured above is the sweet gift that was sent to me from Sue of: Sewing Magpie. Inside are so many pretty stitching projects! 'Already planning to make some of them for sure. The beige heart with the pearl trim is at the top of the to-do list. Thank you so much Sue. Sending thanks to Sarah for hosting the Challenge again this year.

H2H 2020: finished!

Finally, although late, here is my finished H2H 2020 quilt. Too late for the final link party, but not too late to donate to a local young boy who lost his grandmother and less than three months later lost his father. This pattern is titled Confetti Marks, designed by: Sarah Goer Quilts. Continue reading for more info and comments.

H2H 2020: progress

Goodness, it has been a while. I am still here, and {slowly} sewing and quilting. Here is the progress on my H2H 2020 quilt- the top is completed. The simple design is really nice and attractive, isn't it? Be sure to visit the link party to see many more H2H 2020 quilts and tops.

~Linking-up with: Confessions of a Fabric Addict: H2H 2020 Progress~

Stitch It & Gift It Blog Hop 2019

My chosen recipient: A Doll Like Me, is a non-profit charity that provides custom-made 18" dolls and hospital gowns for the dolls. These items are made for seriously ill children, so that they have a "friend" who resembles themselves. They also make doll-sized quilts for the children. Here are some of the little 18" doll hospital gowns that I have sewn recently. They were mailed yesterday. It truly makes me smile to know that these little gowns might possibly make some child's condition and/or hospital visit at least more tolerable. Be sure to go visit the Blog Hop, hosted by Carol of Just Let Me Quilt, and you can see many more: Stitch It & Gift It activities and projects all this week.

Spinning Stars quilt blocks

These are three Spinning Stars quilt blocks that I made for: Covered in Love's July-August Block Drive. They finished at 12 1/2" square, and are sewn of patriotic red, white and blue fabrics. The deadline to mail blocks for this Drive is 31st August. So, there is still time to get sewing.

Intended to mail these much earlier, but I could not drive to the post office and walk up all of those stairs with the leg cast. Now that it is off, I am gradually getting back to business as usual. I drove for the first time since the accident, yesterday. The foot has finally loosened-up enough the bend without pain. Of course, we lost Janice during that time as well. Again, thank you all for your kind words, cards and gifts during this most tragic event of losing my twin sister. Blessings and happy sewing.

Win from H2H 2019

Wow, here are the wonderful prizes that I won from the: Hands 2 Help Comfort Quilt Challenge 2019. The batting is from Quilts Like a Dream™, crib size Quilter's Dream Wool. No one can ever have too much batting, right? Also included is a darling Moda Quilt Sketch Book from Moda Fabrics™, and a round drink coaster, both which are very useful items. Sending many thanks to Sarah and all of these generous sponsors. H2H is an annual event that many of we quilters look forward to every year. Helping people by sewing quilts and quilt tops is always a heartwarming thing to be involved with. Blessings.

More gifts for Jack's Basket

These are the additional gifts that I sent to: Jack's Basket, a 501(c) nonprofit organization concerned with babies affected by Down Syndrome. Four baby-safe newborn pacifiers and three fleece caps were included with the flannel baby quilt (see it here: Giraffe quilt). It was all done for the annual Hands 2 Help Comfort Quilt Challenge, hosted by Sarah of: Confessions of a Fabric Addict. Feeling good that many babies and their families will be helped by all of the gifts that everyone has sent.

H2H 2019: Giraffe quilt!

Here is my completed baby-sized quilt for the Hands 2 Help Comfort Quilt Challenge, hosted by Sarah of: Confessions of a Fabric Addict. This is an annual event where volunteers sew quilts for a charity of their choice. This quilt will be gifted to: Jack's Basket, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization concerned with babies who are affected by Down Syndrome. Please continue reading.

H2H 2019: quilt progress

Participating again this year in the Hands 2 Help Comfort Quilt Challenge, hosted by Sarah of: Confessions of a Fabric Addict. This is an annual event where volunteers sew quilts for a charity of their choice. This year, my quilt will be gifted to: Jack's Basket, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization concerned with babies who are affected by Down Syndrome. I will also be including several fleece caps for the babies. Stay tuned to see these gifts come to completion. Blessings.

~Linking-up with: Hands 2 Help Challenge 2019- progress link party~

Danice G.

18" hospital gowns: A Doll Like Me

Bernie at: Needle & Foot is involved with several charity groups. One charity, A Doll Like Me, provides custom-made 18" dolls and hospital gowns for the dolls. These dolls are made for seriously ill children, so that they have a "friend" who resembles themselves. They also make doll-sized quilts for the children. You can read all about it on Bernie's blog. Here are the five gowns that I have made (so far). Easily made and requiring minimal fabric and bias tape, they are a wonderful way to help. The pink gown shows the back closing, which is simply two bias tape ties. Helping organizations like this truly keeps me smiling.

CIL block drive: Jan-Feb 2019

Hello to all. Hoping that you are all doing well. Rain, rain and more rain is in this area. Thank goodness the temps are above freezing, though. These are string quilt blocks for the Jan-Feb 2019 Covered in Love drive. The blocks are sewn into quilts for hospital patients, and then pass on to their families. Blocks should be sent to Kat before the end of this month, February. All of the details are on her blog at: Jan-Feb String Block Drive.

Quilts needed: Carolina Hurricane Project

Carole of From My Carolina Home Blog is requesting that those who can please send completed quilts for Carolina hurricane victims and their families. The latest reports are that over 4,500 homes have been totally destroyed and more than 700,000 homes have sustained damage mainly by flooding. So, as you might guess, a large number of quilts is needed. Twin, full or queen size quilts are requested as the need is so great that each household can only receive one quilt. Bed-size is because if someone is starting over with nothing, they really need those sizes. Likely most people will not receive a quilt at all unless there is a huge response to this project. The project will continue through summer of 2019, so there is plenty of time to make and ship, or to drop off a quilt. You may read more about this effort at: Carolina Quilt Project Update.

Hurricane Michael quilt blocks

Back in October, That Fabric Feeling posted about a quilt block drive for relief to Hurricane Michael victims. The request was for 10 1/2" string blocks. Here are the four that I made and mailed. Making quilt blocks is a wonderful way for me to help, and it truly makes my heart happy. You can check the blog for more information. The church collecting and quilting the blocks is located in Alabama. 'Not sure if they are still accepting blocks. To all victims of the hurricanes and fires, our prayers are always with you and your families.

Christmas Ornie Swap 2018

These are the three ornies that I received in this year's Ornie Swap, hosted by: Amy of Bumblebee Lane Cottage. From left to right: a blue pottery star from Amy, a mitten filled with Sweet Annie from Becky at: Ginger Creme Hollow, and a Santa with hang tag from Jessica at: Old Crow Homestead. These ornies are all adorable- sending many thanks to Amy, Becky, and Jessica.

Carolina Hurricane quilt blocks

Carole of: From My Carolina Home is asking those who can to make some quilt blocks for the Carolina Hurricane victims. The complete info and link to the block pattern are on her blog. These are the four blocks that I made. Those of us in northwest Alabama were spared this hurricane. One never knows what the future holds, though. We still sympathize with those who did not escape Hurricane Florence's horror. Can you sew some quilt blocks to help those people in Carolina?

CIL: I Spy quilt blocks

These are three I Spy quilt blocks for the bi-monthly charity block drive at: Kat and Cat Quilts blog. Kat is the founder of Covered in Love, an organization that donates quilts to terminally ill patients and their families. This month's theme is grown-up I Spy blocks, with a red, navy or gold-colored sub-block in each block. This is a cause that I do enjoy helping at every possible chance. It is a wonderful feeling to help other people, isn't it? September is also National Sewing Month. Have you been sewing?

1 Million Pillowcase Challenge 2018

Hello friends. Have you ever heard of the 1 Million Pillowcase Challenge, sponsored by Olfa®? These are the five that I made and donated. The pillowcases will be going to two charities. To read the rules, print the entry form, and find the free patterns, follow the link below. Guess what- there will be many prizes awarded also! This is such a worthy cause. Please consider sewing some pillowcases and donating them.
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