Do you take an extra project to retreats, just in case you run out of things to work on? I've been taking the same small, simple baby quilt kit to retreats for years, but I've never gotten around to working on it.
Back in the early teens I was making donation quilts for kids with Circle in the Square Quilters. The quilts were given to first responders in University City MO and to Operation Shower. Wanda of Exuberant Color sent me a package of 5" squares in bright vibrant prints to make kid quilts. Some of the squares have found their way into several quilts over the years. Thanks again, Wanda!
Years ago, I laid out selected squares in a Plus design and kitted them up. The kit has been to girl scout camp, Sew Me St. Louis, and Ritter Ranch retreat multiple times.
One of the reasons I haven't pushed very hard lately to get this kit sewn up is because so far, PCQ hasn't had a charity that wants small quilts or baby quilts. That recently changed with the approval of Luke Air Force Base as a recipient for baby quilts. PCQ has lots of members who like to make smaller quilts, so I think we'll be supplying the young families at Luke for quite a while.
So, rather than let this kit languish any longer, I sewed it up last month and quilted it on my domestic machine. It's ready for donation. I hope a young Air Force family can use it.
One more UFO finally finished!
Link up: Alycia Quilts
I love plus quilts and yours is awesome! Well worth the wait. :)
ReplyDeletethat is so sweet - I am sure a family will adore it!!!
ReplyDeleteWoohoo! It’s a bright happy quilt and it must feel good to have a wonderful place for it to go and be loved :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun happy finish. Some family will be lucky to receive it.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure it will find a perfect home; the bright colors are delightful together!
ReplyDeleteThose colours are perfect for a baby. I definitely think it will make someone smile!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty in pinks! Congrats on getting an older project off the UFO list
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