Monday 15 July 2013

Distracted by a good cause

I've always wanted to try a two tone checkerboard quilt but thought I'd start small. Ive also wanted to make a little quilt for Blankets of Love. After digging through my stash I found this pretty blue check cut in 2 1/2" strips (I can't remember why I cut them), and some cream. It sewed together so quickly.....just like strip piecing the nine patch blocks. A quick trip to Spotlight for some bunny flannel on special, and a couple of evenings quilting with perle thread, and my sweet little quilt is finished. I love how it turned out, that it mostly came out of my stash, and that it may bring a small amount of comfort to a family going through a hard time.

It's a bit dreary here today, the blues are prettier than in the photo.


Thankyou Cheryll for coordinating such a kind and generous program.

Susan x

26 comments:

  1. what a lovely thing to do Susan this little blanket of love is gorgeous and will bring a family some comfort.xx

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  2. Beautiful quilt, love the bunnies. This quilt will mean so much to a unknown recipient, it just says 'love'.

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  3. very special little quilt ... it's gorgeous
    Hugz

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  4. So cute! And for such a good cause. Good on you.

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  5. Lovely and thoughtful....great hand quilting

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  6. so pretty Susan,
    love the quilting too.

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  7. Its lovely Susan and such a good cause for distraction too!!

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  8. It is beautiful

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  9. Oh no... I THANK YOU... and so will a family in need! You are very generous to make one for this project Susan! Thanks again :)

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  10. Very cute, love the hand stitching. Hugs....

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  11. It's a lovely quilt that a family will find comforting at such a difficult time.

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  12. A beautiful quilt for a lovely caring idea :)

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  13. Lovely quilt for such a great cause Susan

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  14. Such a special thing to do and it looks lovely. hugs

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  15. A beautiful distraction Susan ad all for a good cause too xo

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  16. Beautiful in its simplicity. Lovely work and gesture.

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  17. I'm sure it will bring great comfort to a family. It is beautifully simple.

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  18. It is simply beautiful.
    Michelle

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  19. Its such a nice quilt for a special cause.

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  20. Your quilt is beautiful and what a wonderful cause. The handquilting really makes it stunning.

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  21. So pretty Susan, I always love your hand quilting!

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