Back in the spring my neighbor and quilting buddy Linda approached a few friends with the idea to form a "hive' (a.k.a. a bee) to make blocks for Scrappy Celebration, which was on the cover of the April issue of American Patchwork and Quilting.
We made our version a little larger, a few blocks bigger, because the charity we're giving it to needs twin bed size quilts.
Fast forward a few months, and our first Scrappy Celebration is completely finished. Linda assembled the top, quilted and bound it.
This will go to a group home for girls ages 6-17 in foster care. The recipient will have it on her bed, and she'll be able to keep it for her own when she moves on. We think the girly palette will be especially appealing.
We had so much fun as a "hive" making the blocks that we've made another set, in brighter colors, for a second Scrappy Celebration quilt. And we're not done with blocks yet: a third set in patriotic colors is in work.
I really appreciate that I'm able to get together with quilty friends right here in my community.
Link ups: Alycia Quilts, Confessions of a Fabric Addict
What a bright and happy quilt. I'm sure it will be treasured by the child who receives it and feel the excitement and energy your group put into making it.
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful group finish.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful, bright cheerful quilt! Congrats to your group, nice work!
ReplyDeleteYour color palette worked really well. Congrats on a very fun finish.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful, cheerful gift for a young girl in foster care! Absolutely perfect. I've been wanting to make that quilt, too -- I have the picture up on a bulletin board in my studio so I don't forget about it.
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