If you don't know Kevin, then you should!!! He's a wonderful friend to bloggers everywhere and is doing some exciting things that you don't want to miss out on :*) Check out his blog HERE - yes, Now!!! (But don't forget to come back here for the rest of the post LOL!)
So, anyway, I really want to be a part of helping Kevin's block drive succeed - because it is for him of course, but also because it is for a really wonderful cause! You can read more about the QOV drive on his blog post HERE - and find out how you can help too :)
He's already received close to 3,000 blocks at last count!!! That's enough for 98 quilts - whoohoo!!!! (and he was hoping to get enough to make 3 quilts - silly boy!!!)
He wisely chose a very simple design that even a beginner could sew up easily.... well, at least, most people could easily make this block.... there might be one quilter - who shall remain nameless - who had to pull out the ole seam ripper .... LOL!!!!
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| White to white with black thread??? Ugh!!! That was supposed to be a yellow section..... |
Sewing late at night when I'm tired is usually not a good combination for me :*) However, I persevered! And by the end of the evening, I had completed 12 blocks for Kevin's drive!!!
Whoohoo!!!
I am so excited to be able to pop these in the mail to him this week! :*D
I also plan to check my stash to see if I have fabrics that might help with backings and bindings. Kevin had planned to handle those things himself, but with 98 quilts to make, I think he might need us to chip in and help, don't you???
Hugs & Blessings!
Teresa
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Great looking blocks! I had to rip some of mine too. I guess it was more complicated than I thought. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteLOL Mari! Sometimes I think the more simple the block, the more quickly I can mess it up!
DeleteI cheated when I made my blocks. I cut a piece of red, selvedge to selvedge at 13" wide. Then I cut a piece of white, 2.5". Stitched, then cut down, repeat, until I had enough blocks to send. It was late at night, and I didn't want to 'think' when I sewed the blocks.
ReplyDeleteWay to go! I'm so glad I'm not the only one who could make a mess of such a simple task. I think you just did that to make me feel better.
ReplyDeleteIt is astonishing how many people have supported Kevin's drive - but we know quilters, they come thru like real troupers!
ReplyDeleteI've made some marvelous mistakes doing the late night sewing thing! : )
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing response he has had! Your blocks look fabulous.
ReplyDeleteTeresa! You are just too cute! Thanks for the shout out, and thanks for your contributions! I am simply amazed at how successful this block drive has turned out! I truly am one "SILLY BOY!" LOLOLOL Thanks again!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great thing Kevin is doing!! I know those quilts are really going to be appreciated! How wonderful you were able to be a part of his success. Now just to get all those blocks made into quilts!
ReplyDelete98 Quilts!! Holy Cow. You have a good idea to send backing and binding fabric. I haven't made any blocks yet, but I might just make a bunch of binding. Love your contribution!
ReplyDeleteNice work! I can't do stuff when I'm tired either.
ReplyDeleteSo glad his block drive is going well. It is on my list as well. 98 quilts! I hope he has some helpers.
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