We gathered at the Hall on Saturday October 14th .. a very small group ... comprising of our Vice President and Secretary Libby, Christine, Sheryl, Margaret and yours truly. We shared some of the items that will be available at our next fundraising Event ... at Mont De Lancey in November as well as stitching up a small storm of quilt bindings and other bits'n'bobs.
Kicking off this Blogpost with a personal 'diversification' into palm size hand painted 'quilted' rocks I had created and intend as a novelty offering on our next QFO fundraiser. Took all my concentration to 'stay inside the lines' I'd drawn ... but I managed it ;)And then, striking whilst the iron was hot .... I moved onto microwave bowl cosies and teabag wallets. Cannot believe I owned up to knowing how to use an iron :))) Shhhh ... don't tell anyone.
Later on in the day we enjoyed a wonderful array of 'Show and Tell' as we looked over the pieced and quilted fabric 'blessings' that had arrived at the Hall since our last get-together.
Moving right along .... these table runners in festive themed fabric will also be available at our upcoming Event at Mont De Lancey.
The table runners above and the coasters below were created by Gayle Cunningham our Qld offsite stitcher. Beautiful.
And here's the poster with details of the November dates and days at Mont De Lancey.
And now for 'Show and Tell' ....... grab a cuppa ... we've lots to share with you.
Donated blocks beautifully put together by Sheryl above ..... and below ... just the start of a magnificent number of quilt tops from long time supporter Gayle Cunningham in Queensland. Gayle has been incredibly busy indeed.
So very striking .. love the combination of red, black and white. And the lovely floral piece on the table behind is also Gayles handiwork. Doesn't the black sashing make the blocks 'pop'?
Gayle has been incredibly busy ...
Love the butterfly fabric in these two ..... above and below.
No details on the creative hands that gifted us the following two tops ... but please know that your handiwork is very much appreciated .. and thank you so very much.
This glorious fully completed quilt below... again no details on the donor but bless your creative and generous heart.
And more anonymous giftings .... so many kind and talented folk out there, beavering away on our behalf. Sew blessed.
This 'quarter log cabin' piecing above is very effective don't you think?
Love the 'honeyed' tonings in this top ....
And this nicely completed Tulip table centrepiece.
Intricate 'cubes' so very well done ... and the triangles below are stunning.
The next ones came with a name .... QFO member Elaine ... first some race cars she pieced from donated blocks.
Then some sleepy teddies ... just right for a childs bed.
... and then onto dinosaur themed fabric ... thank you Elaine.
From Lauretta ... we have this lovely top below...in floral pink shades teamed with green.
The next offerings are from the CWA at Wandin Yallock ... delightful and thank you ladies.
Brilliant mix of monochrome fabrics in the top above ...
A lovely array of floral fabrics ...
Light and dark shades of green put together most effectively.
And ditto with the purples and mauves ... gorgeous.
Jelly roll stripes coming together nicely ...
More pretty florals ... with blues interspersed.
Beautifully put together small squares in a vast array of colours and prints.
And again with different coloured border. Thank you to each and every pair of willing (and talented) hands that have blessed us with all these wonderful tops and quilts. We truly appreciate all that you do to keep our fabric 'hugs' ministry thriving and continuing to wrap all who need it with love. Bless you all.
And now a few snaps showing an overview of our little team who gathered on Saturday ...
Sheryl ... caught unawares ... sorry Ma-am ... I'll do better next time ;)
Sheryls reciprocating photo skills were far better when the 'boot was on the other foot' so to speak. Thank you :)
Libby and Margaret 'footling with fabric'.
Christine ... always smiling ... and one of QFOs longest serving stitchers.
And that pretty much wraps up the second Saturday in October. A small but most effective day spent together at the Hall and we look forward now to November, We meet again on the second Saturday in November at the Hall in Hoddles Creek and I’ll be sharing another Blogpost after that. Till then,
Many blessings,
Susan.
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Blogger: Susan Hamilton .....phone (03)9737 1825
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Our postal address (for donations) is P.O Box 398 Monbulk Victoria 3793
And .... we are www.quiltsfororphans.org
On 'social media' aka Facebook find us at https://www.facebook.com/QuiltsForOrphans/
Check out the following Links:
http://kayleenwest.com.au .... for Art with a positive spirit
https://lifeslittletreasures.org.au
http://mellyandme.typepad.com .... creative clothing etc for children
http://mrsmartinsquiltshop.typepad.com/ ...whose customer blessed us with awesome fabric
We have also stitched for the following Childrens Homes ....
http://www.butterflych.org/.... for news about the Butterfly Palliative Care hospice in China
And their very own Blog ... which is beautifully written and contains inspirational stories on the children in their care. See the Link below:
http://butterflyhospice.blogspot.com.au/
http://secure.smilebox.com/ecom/openTheBox?sendevent=4d6a59784e7a45314d6a673d0d0a&sb=1
www.freetobekids.org/- .... the rescue organisation that frees children from slavery and exploitation
www.hopefosterhome.com ... the babies we are creating crib quilts for in China ...
www.zoehopeproject.blogspot.com .... giving hope to children in Zambia.
http://english.chinaconcern.org/ ... more children in China that we have stitched for ...
http://www.lolachildrensfund.org/ .... in Ethiopia
http://www.fikelela.org.za/orphan.asp .... the Fikelala AIDS Project in Capetown
http://mifanmama.com/Shining_Star_2.html the Home for vision impaired children in Shanghai
http://www.austchamshanghai.com/about-us/csr/mifan-mama.aspx
www.jewelsofhope.org ... the project we stitch for in Lesotho Southern Africa
http://www.thebabesproject.com.au/
http://elishacare.blogspot.com.au/
http://rangescc.wordpress.com/2007/05/11/elisha-care/
The Matombo Village Project vimeo.com/217129149
http://heavenlytrimmings.com
http://www.changetheone.org which provides ongoing relief, care and assistance to people and communities in remote areas of Vietnam and Papua New Guinea.