No, I am not giving away tornadoes. What a terrifying concept!
Jeanne over at The Learning Curve is hosting another tornado relief giveaway to raise money for the Red Cross of the Ozarks and provide relief for St. John's hospital in Joplin, Missouri.
The hospital endured extensive damage in the recent tornado storm, and Jeanne is challenging us to help them rebound. You can earn entries by blogging, tweeting, following, and (most importantly) donating and making. The hospital's newborn care unit needs receiving blankets, newborn hats, and baby gloves. Jeanne and her group have pledged to make 100 of each item!
Each donation, item made, blog post, and tweet will earn you an entry into this generous giveaway. The prizes available are an awesome haul-- gift certificates to fabric stores, yards of Sis Boom fabric, Tula Pink patterns, and more.
Just like before, I urge you to donate either time, money, crafts, or supplies. It could have been your community, you know...
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Monday, June 20, 2011
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Wedding Quilt Update #1
Things are chugging right along on the wedding quilt. I can't believe that I am lucky enough to have friends willing to do such a special thing for and with me. Check out all the stars hanging on Kristal's design wall!
I must admit that most of those stars are from Kristal, but a few of them are mine! If you roll over the above photo in flickr, I've made a note about which blocks are mine.
It seems like a lot, but it's not really much, or at least that's what everyone else is saying. This is supposed to end up a queen sized quilt-- as of right now Kristal maintains that we've only got enough for a crib sized quilt.
No big deal, though, because I am really enjoying making these blocks. I've dug into my stash for grays-- I hoarded a million a couple years ago during Fat Quarter Frenzy at Quilting Adventures-- and am trying not to mooch too many beautiful batiks from Kristal. I've had to buy a few blues, and have swapped a few, too.
The wonky star is much easier to make than I thought it would be. Now that I've done several I hardly have to think about the process anymore. Of course, that's how I've always felt about "improv"-- it's not as improvisational as everyone would have you think. There's actually a fair bit of planning and consideration that goes into it. Or maybe that's just my brain. Thoughts?
I must admit that most of those stars are from Kristal, but a few of them are mine! If you roll over the above photo in flickr, I've made a note about which blocks are mine.
It seems like a lot, but it's not really much, or at least that's what everyone else is saying. This is supposed to end up a queen sized quilt-- as of right now Kristal maintains that we've only got enough for a crib sized quilt.
No big deal, though, because I am really enjoying making these blocks. I've dug into my stash for grays-- I hoarded a million a couple years ago during Fat Quarter Frenzy at Quilting Adventures-- and am trying not to mooch too many beautiful batiks from Kristal. I've had to buy a few blues, and have swapped a few, too.
The wonky star is much easier to make than I thought it would be. Now that I've done several I hardly have to think about the process anymore. Of course, that's how I've always felt about "improv"-- it's not as improvisational as everyone would have you think. There's actually a fair bit of planning and consideration that goes into it. Or maybe that's just my brain. Thoughts?
Monday, May 31, 2010
Look, Mom!
Today my friend Jenny came over to play. We stuffed our faces, saw a dead possum, and I taught her how to make a quilt! Well, sort of. I taught her how to make a quilt block. A Sawtooth Star to be exact!
We dug into the old stash (which is really just large pieces of fabric leftover from finished projects, since you guys know I don't stash) and chose some cute fabrics, including some Amy Butler and a nice batik. I showed Jenny how to use the rotary cutter and grid ruler, and I also taught her about 1/4" seams and pressing seams between steps.
The whole thing is only 4.5" square. What a tiny block for a first-timer! She did a great job, and I was quite proud of my teaching, too (I should be good at that, though, right?). Next time I'm going to have to teach her how to do binding.
Here's Jenny and her finished quilt. Don't you love this picture? She looks pleased as punch! Actually, Jenny looks like this pretty much all the time, except when she's really furious. She's the happiest, smiliest person I know.
We dug into the old stash (which is really just large pieces of fabric leftover from finished projects, since you guys know I don't stash) and chose some cute fabrics, including some Amy Butler and a nice batik. I showed Jenny how to use the rotary cutter and grid ruler, and I also taught her about 1/4" seams and pressing seams between steps.
The whole thing is only 4.5" square. What a tiny block for a first-timer! She did a great job, and I was quite proud of my teaching, too (I should be good at that, though, right?). Next time I'm going to have to teach her how to do binding.
Here's Jenny and her finished quilt. Don't you love this picture? She looks pleased as punch! Actually, Jenny looks like this pretty much all the time, except when she's really furious. She's the happiest, smiliest person I know.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Crystal!
Crystal of Quilting Adventures is one of the indie crafters taking part in the Richmond Handmade Holiday.
While I was surfing the event website, I found a crafter spotlight post about Crystal! This means she is officially famous.
Yay!
I'm going to the Handmade Holiday with Katie tomorrow. I will report back about how awesome it is.
While I was surfing the event website, I found a crafter spotlight post about Crystal! This means she is officially famous.
Yay!
I'm going to the Handmade Holiday with Katie tomorrow. I will report back about how awesome it is.
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