Ever wonder where to begin to do good stitches? You pick up a copy of Ruth McHaney Danner’s book, Making a World of Difference One Quilt at a Time. There, she shares fifty-four stories of quilters who engage in … Read More ...
Author interview | Ruth McHaney Danner
Sewists who make quilts in service to others is the subject of Ruth McHaney Danner’s latest book, Making a World of Difference One Quilt At A Time. You may know her from her popular book, What I Learned from … Read More ...
Fidget quilts
This tiny work of art is more than just a pretty textile. It will sit on the lap of a dementia patient as a soothing sensory tool. Michele Bilyeu, from With Heart and Hands, came to making these quilts … Read More ...
Snapshots Quilt Along for St. Jude
No surprise, this is my favorite block (Number 2), from the Snapshots Quilt Along and Blog Hop. Hosted by fat quarter Shop, The Jolly Jabber explains,
… Read More ...Join the 2015 Snapshots Quilt-Along, as we sew twelve novelty blocks that capture and
QAL block two – Sewing machine
Melissa of Happy Quilting shares her “make” for month two of the fat quarterShop’s Snapshots Quilt-Along (QAL). Though the patterns are offered up as a free download, the research done by St. Jude’s is not. They are asking … Read More ...
Two ways you can help Libby
Libby Lehman, renowned quilter and teacher, has suffered a health crisis requiring a long recovery. With mounting medical bills, fellow quilters want to help her out. Moda released fabric line, Community, where all proceeds from its purchase goes to … Read More ...
Newsy: Fiber fundraiser to fight cancer
Mark your calendars so you don’t miss the “100 Fundraiser to Fight Cancer” event – Feb 4, 2015. Sponsored by generous fiber artist, Virginia Spiegel, visit her website or click the FFAC logo below to get all the information you … Read More ...
FO: Village quilt
Rachel of Stitched in Color kicks off her Done Good series with this FO (Finished Object), a Village quilt. As founder of Do.good Stitches, she expresses her appreciation for the hard work and results of participants, this being just … Read More ...
Katie’s For Pinks Sakes quilt block
Katie Blakesley of Swim Bike Quilt shows expert use of fussy cutting in her For Pinks Sakes creation. The pink lions in her wonky log cabin block delight me. All for a good cause too. Learn more about For Pinks … Read More ...
Newsy: Quilting A Memory organization
Rachael of Rachael Rabbit has launched Quilting a Memory and needs your help to get the word out. She explains:
I’m looking for US Service families who might be interested in the charitable services I provide – making quilts from … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Flower Garden Quilt
This fun quilt sprang from Val’s Quilting Studio this week. I am digging all the details – the stitching, the yo yos and rick rack. She gives a nod to Paula of The Sassy Quilter whose Triangle QAL got her … Read More ...
Quilts for mudslide first responders
Quiltingranny, a retired 911 dispatcher and trainer, heads up a charity called Layers of Hope – Quilting 911. Its mission is to make quilts for the first responders (firefighters for example) in a community which has sustained a tragedy or … Read More ...
Quilt challenge + Weighted blanket tute
Sarah of Confessions of a Fabric Addict is hosting a quilt challenge to support three of her favorite charities. You have plenty of time to join this good work. Go here to learn more.
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Ta Dah!: Soy amado quilt
This is Little Island Quilting‘s first finished quilt made especially for Mexico City street children. Unfolded, right smack in the center she appliqued the words ‘Soy Amado’, Spanish for ‘I am loved’.
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Beatles quilt survived tornado
Bonnie of Quiltville is getting the word out about this Beatles-inspired quilt that survived a deadly tornado in Illinois last week. It needs to find its way home. Visit her blog post to learn more about this storm and how … Read More ...