Hand2Help Donation

I have decided to join Sarah's

Hands2Help Charity Quilt Challenge 2018

When a nor'easter come through south central PA on the first day of spring,

I spent the day at home and set aside a few hours to complete this quilt top.

A pre-printed panel that's been in my stash for far too many years.

Made into a simple window frame quilt.

When completed this quilt will be donated to

Little Lambs Foundation for Kids.

They include a quilt in a backpack for children going through

traumatic situations.

Now to get the quilt completed and in the mail by

June 1st, without the assistance of another snow storm.

You can see in the picture below that the snow was

up to the seat of our bench.....and it wasn't done snowing yet.

So thankful spring has arrived!

Carolyn

Hand2Help Quilt Completed

This is my contribution to the Hand2Help Charity Quilt Challenge 2013.

It will be donated to Quilty Hugs for Happy Chemo.

Now to get this in the mail.

My sewing machine should be keeping me busy, 

I'm making clothing and draw string bags for our church's missions trip to Haiti.  

Along with hopefully making some bags/purses to sell to help with fundraising.  

Thanks for stopping by,

Carolyn

Hands 2 Help update

Here's what I have on my design wall for my Hands 2 Help quilt donation.

Back so sewing!

Carolyn

Tried (and finished) a new project

Our daughter and son-in-law bought a good quality glider chair at a thrift store.

See before picture here.

Our son-in-law did a great job repainting the chair!

I recovered the cushions, some were very challenging

but the outcome is great!

The plaid fabric coordinates well with the baby quilt :)

And the mommy-to-be is enjoying both!!!

So happy I was able to finish this challenge!

Next "baby" project - the diaper bag....big smile!!!

Carolyn

Look what arrived in my mailbox....

These lovely hand dyed fabrics arrived this week.

Vicki at Dotty Jane Designs donated these fabrics as a prize for participants in the  

Hands to Help Challenge sponsored by Sarah at Confessions of a Fabric Addict.

Thanks Vicki & Sarah - what a wonderful, fun gift!

And finally.........

I've started a new project, and hopefully it will be a bag for me.

Lots of texture and great colors.

Maybe my sewing slump has passed!

Carolyn

My first Hands 2 Help quilt finished

Finished this quilt which will be donated through the Quilty Hugs for Happy Chemo project at Em's Scrapbag.

Still working on inspiration for this cat & dog quilt, which will be donated through the NOLA Project by Confessions of a Fabric Addict.

The weather may be too nice to stay inside, but I always find a way to quilt!

Carolyn

Yes, I've been busy, just not posting :)

Hello friends - I have been busy sewing but haven't finished projects lately, therefore the lack of posts. Plus the weather in PA has been so beautiful that I even spent time in the flower beds!  Which is amazing since I'm not usually an outdoor type person, I'd rather be sewing...LOL

It's time to sign-up for Hands2Help Quilt Challenge.  I've decided to donate 2 quilts.  This top is for Quilty Hugs for Happy Chemo.  After I've finished the quilt, I will post a mini-tutorial for this alternative layout of the "Disappearing 9 Patch" block.

For my 2nd donation, this one to the NOLA project. I'm going to use these animal blocks that I received as part of a swap several years ago (like maybe 10). They've just been hanging out in my sewing stuff, even through a major move, just waiting for the right project.  I'm playing with the layout now, so more on that later.

And I recently finished a dress for my daughter, Heather, but I forgot to take a picture, so here's a picture of the in-progress stage, I'll post a finished picture soon! Don't you love how the vintage hanger matches the dress - Makes me smile :)

Also, linking up at Crazy Mom Quilts, thanks for the motivation Amanda Jean!

So what projects have you been working on?

Happy Spring!

Carolyn

Quilting for others - you can help too!

Sarah at Confessions of a Fabric Addict is hosting 

the link is on my side bar.

Come join the fun! 

 There are prizes and guest bloggers with tutorials, lots of fun for worthy causes!  

Sign up will be March 18-24.  

Check out the details, sign-up and start sewing

I already have one top pieced and plans for another :)

Stay tuned for pictures and more info!

Carolyn

So excited....

Recently I participated in Sarah's Scrappy Block Challenge, 

now I'm excited to announce that I won 

this awesome prize sponsored by Shannon of Fabrics N Quilts.

Thanks Sarah & Shannon!

My brain is spinning with ideas right now!

Carolyn