Crocheted and Knitted Squares

Oz Comfort Quilts is running a Quilt Drive for the bushfire affected areas as  well as crocheted or knitted squares,  and handknits such as beanies,  scarves,  fingerless gloves.

The squares shoukd be made in 8 ply and measure 20 cm (8 inches) square. I'm receiving finished blankets and Susan Iacuone is accepting any squares and will be making them up into blankets.  The address for the squares is Susan Iacuone,  PO Box 901, Castlemaine 3450.

 You're also very welcome to join the Oz Comfort Quilts Facebook group where more information and updates are given.

Many thanks,  Jan MacFadyen OAM 

People Are So Generous.

More donations have arrived with Dianne Daly sending another large parcel containing 2 lovely warm crocheted blankets,  4 beautifully knitted beanies, 6 Santa Sacks, 4 tote bags, a pair of shorts, 1 skirt, 6 soap pouches, 3 pencil cases, 12 bucket hats and a lovely nappy/overnight bags.

Rae Cretney donated a beautiful Australian themed quilt top with backing and binding and it will be finished and donated for our Quilt Drive for the bushfire areas. 

Christine Weston dropped off a large fleece blankets as well as a large knitted blanket and 3 knitted squares from Karen W. 

Barbara Dawson has donated a very generous financial contribution to pay for costs.

Many thanks everyone for your generous support. 

Hugs, Jan Mac xx 

The Weekly Wrap Up.

This week was busy with labelling donated quilts as well as sorting and packing donations but I  did manage to finish off 7 donated quilt tops as well as knitting 3 premmie's jackets for Life's Little Treasures. 

I love the fabrics in this one, using Bonnie Hunter's  free pattern, Scrap Bargello.

Even though we're running a Quilt Drive for the bushfire areas we'll still be supporting our usual organisations so I'm working on getting quilts finished in all sizes.

Many thanks everyone for generously donating your skills and time to help children in need. 

Hugs, Jan Mac xx 

 

Lots of Arrivals this week with Barbara Walsh donating these 5 beautiful quilts and Barbara made her own labels attached to each quilt. 

Barbara also made her own labels and stitched them to the quilts. 

Margo Barber from Tasmania has donated a very generous Spotlight gift card to Susan Iacuone and myself to put towards supplies.

Marion Thompson dropped off some block sets and orphan blocks,  as well as a large amount of batting,  quilt basting spray,  and a large amount of backing fabrics. 

Joy Walton has sent another large parcel containing a beautifully knitted baby's blanket,  10 beanies, 7 beanies and booties sets,  2 baby's jackets,  beanies and booties sets as well as a generous financial donation. 

Lyn Smith from Qld delivered these 7 very cute crocheted toys,  as well as 30 beanies and 3 pair of slippers from her Brisbane group,  the Frivoling Gunna Do's. 

Maia and Maret Butler from NSW are experienced knitters and have sent another 2 large parcels containing  21 knitted baby's and toddlers  cardigans,  10 knitted jumpers, 3 baby's dresses, 2 vests, and 4 knitted baby's blankets. 

Lex Collins donated a large amount of backing fabrics as well as a comprehensive sewing kit and a kit of hexagons which will be going to a quilter who has lost everything.  I hope that when she feels like doing some sewing it will bring some comfort.  I can't imagine being without some knitting or sewing and hope that it helps a little.

Nat Tan from the Northern Territory has donated this beautifully crocheted blanket to be distributed in one of the bushfire affected areas.  

Many thanks everyone for your generous support. 

Hugs, Jan Mac xx 

More Arrivals Are Much Appreciated.

I'm very grateful for all of your support and more fabulous donations have arrived.  Sharon Siacci from Beyond Meander Quilting,  in New Zealand,  has very generously donated a 30 million roll of batting from Vic Textiles and I was blown away when it arrived.  It's going to be a huge help to get more quilts finished for Oz Comfort Quilt's Quilt Drive for the bushfire areas. 

Gail Godwin from Qld sent a large parcel containing a beautifully knitted doll with dog, cat and food bowl. She also sent 2 large tote bags, and 7 beanies in various sizes. 

Eileen Nash has also donated 2 packs of batting, 64 knitted beanies,  thread and some fabric.

Thanks everyone for your generous support. 

Hugs, Jan Mac xx  

The Monday Quilters From Macedon

These beautifully made quilts are the remaining 21 from the 61 quilts made by the Monday Quilters from Macedon using donated UFOs,  blocks and quilt tops. 

They also made 2 Santa Sacks,  some library bags and drawstring bags. 

 Many thanks ladies for your generous help. 

Hugs, Jan Mac xx