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
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26 comments:

  1. Anonymous15 July 2013 at 11:24

    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. Unknown15 July 2013 at 14:58

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

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  3. Fiona15 July 2013 at 15:48

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

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  4. Anita15 July 2013 at 15:49

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

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  5. Cardygirl15 July 2013 at 16:14

    Really cute!

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  6. Peg - Happy In Quilting15 July 2013 at 16:48

    Lovely and thoughtful....great hand quilting

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  7. marina15 July 2013 at 17:15

    so pretty Susan,
    love the quilting too.

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  8. Deb R15 July 2013 at 17:20

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

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  9. Anonymous15 July 2013 at 17:37

    It is beautiful

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  10. Cheryll15 July 2013 at 17:44

    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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  11. Chookyblue......15 July 2013 at 18:41

    it's lovely.......

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  12. Noela15 July 2013 at 19:39

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

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  13. wish2stitch15 July 2013 at 20:43

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

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  14. Anonymous15 July 2013 at 20:53

    A beautiful quilt for a lovely caring idea :)

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  15. Cheryl15 July 2013 at 21:09

    Lovely quilt for such a great cause Susan

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  16. Fairy Floss Stitches15 July 2013 at 22:21

    It's so pretty.. well done!

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  17. Sharon - Lilabelle Lane15 July 2013 at 22:29

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

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  18. Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra Stitcheries15 July 2013 at 22:32

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

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  19. Elyte16 July 2013 at 00:38

    Beautiful in its simplicity. Lovely work and gesture.

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  20. Sue SA16 July 2013 at 06:37

    A very sweet quilt.

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  21. Janice16 July 2013 at 06:43

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

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  22. KaHolly16 July 2013 at 20:35

    Simply sweet!!

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  23. Michelle17 July 2013 at 12:33

    It is simply beautiful.
    Michelle

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  24. Jenny17 July 2013 at 21:43

    Its such a nice quilt for a special cause.

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  25. Nicky18 July 2013 at 20:00

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

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  26. Wendy20 July 2013 at 04:34

    So pretty Susan, I always love your hand quilting!

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