Thursday, March 14, 2013

sewing Saturday

Last Saturday Heather and I headed up a sew day at our church. We both have the desire to make quilts to help others in need. There are so many people going through dire situations that could use a quilt. So, the Wednesday before the scheduled sewing day we got together and pooled a bunch of our fabric. We had a massive round of fabric with friends (yay!!!) and pulled these stacks for potential quilts. It was so. much. fun!

On Saturday we ironed, cut, sewed, pressed, and sewed some more. The 6 of us that got together made lots of progress! As far as patterns go, we kept things nice and simple.
Baby bricks.
And good old patchwork. (These rows still need to be sewn together. That's today's project.)

In addition to the quilts shown above, two other quilts were cut out and started. It felt great to get this fabric out into the daylight and to finally use it! Plus, it's always fun to sew with friends. For a good cause? Even better.

33 comments:

Elaine M said...

Lovely quilts from the stacked fabric. What a great idea to make it easy for others to help.

Glinda ♥ said...

Nice and simple, maybe - but what wonderful ladies you all are :)

Clair said...

Good going!

Melissa said...

I love this pattern. I have a couple of "stacks" that I don't know what to do with. These will be great. And the shapes aren't too small that I lose the fabric print. In the second picture, the rectangles lay horizontally instead of vertically. Did you still use the same size cuts? Thanks!

2ne said...

Nice quilts for a good cause :-)

Brenda said...

so right on several fronts: it's fun sewing with friends, fun using up oldies but goodies, and even more fun giving quilts to people who could really use them but aren't expecting them. thanks for the inspiration.

Brenda said...

so right on several fronts: it's fun sewing with friends, fun using up oldies but goodies, and even more fun giving quilts to people who could really use them but aren't expecting them. thanks for the inspiration.

Maja said...

It´s so fun to go together with friends and sew to other people.
My group have sewn to a missionary hospital in Africa since 1997. Small quilts for newborns.
It´s a nice feeling to know that your quilts will help someone!

Unknown said...

such a great idea and wonderful quilts from wonderful friends.

Cathy said...

Someone is going to cherish these quilts. That is so great of you. Hugs

Jessica Christensen said...

See how awesome you are?!

Sewing Mom said...

How beautiful and what a wonderful idea! Someone will be blessed!

Gale, Ky quilter said...

How nice of you all. A quilt is one of the best gifts I have ever received. They look beautiful.

Deborah said...

Johnny and Buck is one of my all time favorite boy lines. Very cute with the red. I just got out my old J & B scraps and finished up a small baby quilt this past week.
Deborah

annettesquilts said...

Those are sure pretty for just random fabrics coming together.

Live a Colorful Life said...

Sewing with friends is the.best!

Dolly said...

May God bless you all for blessing so many others !

sarah elizabeth :: {no} hats said...

What thoughtful inspiration to quilt for those in need. The recipients will feel special indeed :)

sarah elizabeth :: {no} hats said...

Whoops, didn't mean for that to rhyme!

joan said...

That is wonderful and the feeling a tteh end of the day is sooo good! Someone will enjoy beautiful quilts!

Carol E. said...

Did you know that this coming Saturday is National Quilting Day? You better do this again!! (They're beautiful.)

Rachel said...

Looks like fun all the way around!!

JHNickodemus said...

I love your idea of pulling stacks!

Jocelyn said...

Great quilts!!It's so true that there are so many who are in dire situations. This is a wonderful way to show love and kindness.

Glynis said...

Amanda Jean, again - inspired! Thank you for your amazing heart! Sowing seed which will produce an amazing harvest for all!

Jeneta said...

How wonderful! The quilt tops are beautiful. I have always lived by the philosophy that 'when you give, you give of your best'. I know that the finished quilts will be loved by their recipients, as they will recognize them not only for their beauty and practicality, but also for the time and love taken to make them.

Andi's English Attic said...

Well done all of you. Fantastic thing to do. The top quilt is great for the boys. xx

Anonymous said...

Wow what a lot of lovely fabric!

What a great cause, and I'm really impressed that you, who seem so busy, took the time to make beautiful quilts for people in need. Well done! :)

Chase said...

This is a beautiful cause of making quilts for the needed families or people. All the quilt tops are so sweet.... I wish I have my closed sewing friend live near by, so I sew with them~ enjoy your making~

Lisa C said...

Yahoo!!!

TRENDSURVIVOR said...

Your work is lovely! Amazing colors!

See you in my blog, maybe.
xxx
Nina
http://trendsurvivor.com/

AnnieK said...

What a lovely way to bring someone joy...thanks for sharing and being inspiring!

Barb said...

what a cheerful group of charity quilts!