Two Tops
Sixteen Patch and Ribbons
I accumulated some chunks of red,blue and yellow novelty fabrics. Last year I cut enough 5.5 inch squares for the Ribbon ( Half Snowballs) quilt. Last year I also made a few Sixteen Patch blocks out of 3 inch width scraps when I was working on cleaning out that scrap box. I then cut some strips from the same novelties I cut up for 5.5 inch squares.
Ribbons
40 x 50
Sixteen Patch
40 x 50
I have been working on "smalls" (quilts around 40 x 48-50) this month because there was a call for "smalls" for Wrap-A-Smile. I normally make kiddo comfort quilts 40-42 x 60.
And sew on...
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Earlier this week I shipped 15 "smalls" to the coordinator for both Wrap-A-Smile and Quilts Beyond Borders (QBB). She will the get them to where they are needed most.
I see on the latest QBB blog post that some of my last shipment of quilts got passed on to Global Samaritan Resources and Comfort Cases. QBB works " with vetted partner organizations to distribute donated quilts and provide quilts to those in need without regard to race, nationality, religion, or grade point average. As of 2024, we have delivered almost 34,000 quilts to over 30 countries and counting! "
Wrap-A-Smile partners with Rotaplast International, Inc.
"Rotaplast International, Inc. is committed to helping children and families worldwide by eliminating the burden of cleft lip and/or palate, burn scarring, and other deformities. Working with local professionals, Rotarians, and other organizations, Rotaplast sends multidisciplinary medical teams to provide freely reconstructive surgery, ancillary treatment, and training for the comprehensive care of these children." Wrap-A-Smile provides each child undergoing surgery with a quilt.
I have donated quilts to Wrap-A-Smile since 2013 (I think) and every once in awhile it is fun to spot a quilt I made with a child. I just added a page at the top of my blog with pics of kids around the world with a quilt I've made.
If you are interested in donating quilts to Wrap-A-Smile (WAS) please read the WAS Guidelines and WAS Shipping Info. If you are interested in donating quilts to Quilts Beyond Borders please read the QBB Guidelines Or you can email me and I'll be happy to answer your questions.
Just an FYI - I ship through Pirate Ship for significant cost savings.
The latest Rotaplast mission is taking place in Medellin, Colombia. There are several blog posts showing quilts with patients and smiles.
12 comments:
Thank you for all the close-up photos. I appreciate each and every single one. Bravo on getting 2 more small quilts done. ;^)
Fabulous as always Cathy! 34,000 is remarkable efforts to comfort the globe.
that is interesting info on the quilts you donate.
Perfect spot to use novelty fabrics. These are great kid charity quilts.
Those are special quilts guaranteed to put a mile on them forever! Thanks to you and the people who donate to your efforts. That is so wonderful.
What great quilts to play on or snuggle under. These are going to delight their recipients.
Those are such fun quilt tops, Cathy! I love those three colors together, and I'm sure they will put a smile on the face of the kids who receive them. Thanks for the info on donating and shipping, too!
Great job spreading the word about QBB and Wrap a Smile, keep it up!
oh those are fun quilts - what great fabrics in them. How do you keep up with yourself? ;) you are constantly showing the best things!!!
and wow - what great causes they are going to
Great fabrics, great quilts to cheer those kids’ spirits! It’s through your blog that I first learned of WAS & QBB group and have been greatly motivated to help out, which in turn has helped my spirits ❤️. Wish I had similar productivity as you (LOL)….should have about 4 completed quilts to mail in a couple of weeks. Hugs, Beth in AL
I am so heartened to see all the work you do. for others. I haven't reached the point where I can do the same, but some day I will.
Fun quilts going to great causes.
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