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Over the past couple of weeks, more blocks and donations have been received, and I got to work to prepare for the first sewing day with friends. I measured the blocks and divided them into piles based on their size. The blocks ranged from 12-inches to 12-1/2-inches, with a fair number at 12-1/4-inches. Thanks to …
Continue reading Assembling the First Blocks for the Fire Quilts
Blocks continue to stream in, and I am so excited with the response! You are all amazing, and I thank each and every person who has sent blocks, some with donations for shipping and other costs, along with large pieces of fabric yardage for backing or binding. I mentioned the first four packages from readers …
I hope that everyone will read this post, even those that are not quilters, because I need your help. Most readers will be aware of the devastating fires that have swept across California destroying everything in their wake. Like many, I am grateful for my home and family, especially with the holiday season, and cannot …
Happy Holidays, and Merry Christmas, dear readers! At this time of year, it is customary to count our blessings and to share with others. Giving gifts to dear friends and family, and to those less fortunate is one of the ways that I like to find the joy in the season. Small tokens of affection …
The local Meals on Wheels foundation is having a silent auction this week for a fundraiser called Festival of Wreaths. They published a request for wreaths in a local magazine, and I just happened to see it. You know me, any excuse to get out the glue gun! So out came the Christmas stuff and …
Moving on to the next Quilt of Valor, each one has been unique and interesting. This one had foundation pieced stripes on a muslin base, alternating those squares with an eagle print. I was concerned that the difference in weight between the squares might make quilting a challenge. I laid it on the longarm bar …
The Safelight Project has come to a close, and I want to show you the rest of the story. Cards and donations just kept coming, more bags were made, and the delivery has been done. The cards coming in were just extraordinary, such creativity and beauty! These from Cyndy R. were stunning. I have to …
When was the last time you bought yourself a new pillow for your bed? I asked this question of some friends recently, and their responses were much the same as mine - years. We all know about dust mites, and keeping our bedding clean, vacuuming the mattress from time to time, but I'll bet most …
The response to the Safelight project idea has just been incredible, so get ready for a long and picture heavy post. Thank you so much to everyone that has participated, with cards and donations for the gift bags. I have begun assembling the bags, and want to show you were we are at this point. …
Recently I had a very nice conversation via email with a lady named Laresa about our local women's shelter and crisis intervention services. Safelight incorporates many services for domestic violence victims and sexual assault victims providing counseling, case management, court advocacy, support groups and job training under one umbrella organization. One of their services, a …
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