A Belated Weekly Wrap.

I only finished 2 quilts this week because I was busy crocheting smaller blankets together to make larger ones. I combine 4 small blankets for each one and made 7 large blankets. 

The pink top was donated and I  quilted and finished it.

This quilt was made from squares that I had cut from donated obsolete uniforms from Ambulance Victoria and I combined them with squares cut from kits themed fabric.

I have more tops basted and ready to quilt and hope to get more finishes soon.

Hugs, Jan Mac xx  

Comings and Goings.

We've just donated another 12 quilts to SECASA and Norma Aitken very kindly couriered them for me. 

Cathy Bruton and the Inverloch Chatty Crafters have donated another large number of items including 63 soap pouches,  2 pair of slippers, 8 pair of undies,  1 pair of pyjamas,  2 t shirts, 1 board shorts, 1 tote bag, 57 drawstring bags, 28 Santa Sacks,  5 pack of socks,  4 pencil cases,  5 packs of coloured pencils,  3 pencil sharpeners,  4 exercise books,  and 1 painting set.  Pam Neenan very kindly couriered them to Backpacks 4 Vic Kids .

Many thanks everyone for your generous donations. 

Hugs, Jan Mac xx 

Many Thanks Eileen.

More arrivals today with Eileen Nash very generously donating another 32 crocheted blankets,  5 knitted beanies, a large bag of new books and a large bag of toys.

Vicki Tootell donated some lovely "Emma" fabric.

Kaye Hardman donated a large box of pencils and also delivered 9 teddy bears donated by Janet Kidson and their custom made jumpers were made by Sally S.

 Many thanks everyone. 

Hugs, Jan Mac xx 

Lots of Arrivals.

Annette Pascoe donated another 9 teddy bears which will be dressed in custom made jumpers before they're distributed.

Beverley Brooks has delivered another car load of wonderful donations which will soon be distributed to people in need. Yvonne Hay made the fabulous quilt and the Machine Knitters of Victoria donated4 boxes of beautifully knitted and crocheted items. They donated 21 pair of booties, 16 beanies, 6 pair of socks, 5 warm scarves, 4 blankets, 1 jacket, 1 child's jumper, 1 baby's jacket, 3 knitted teddy bears, 2 baby's blankets, 1 beanie and mittens set, and 3 beanies and scarf sets.

P. Knop donated 10 pair of booties and 2 beanies, and Sylvia Grollman donated 16 drawstring bags. Agnes donated a large filled tub of many knitted and crocheted toys, headbands and finger puppet.

Valerie Pell donated 43 drawstring bags and Irene Ashcroft donated 39 small tote bags, 11 large tote bags and 20 drawstring bags.

Beverley Brooks has donated another beautifully knitted toddler's jumper, 12 drawstring bags, 11 extra large drawstring bags, 6 large tote bags and 27 small tote bags.

Many thanks Beverley for acting as courier and delivering so many donations to me. They will soon be packed and distributed to organisations we support.

Many thanks everyone for your generous donations. Xx

Hugs, Jan Mac xx
 

The Weekly Wrap.

I didn't get as many quilts finished this week but I didn't make 2 more quilt tops from donated uniforms and managed to get one quilted.

I also quilted another donated top and made one large crocheted blanket by joining 4 smaller ones together. I also made several sets of binding so that will speed things up.

Any progress is better than none and I hope to get more finishes this week.

Hugs, Jan Mac xx 
 

Many Thanks Joy, Dianne and Janice.

More fabulous donations have arrived with another large parcel containing 2 beautifully knitted blankets,  9 knitted beanies,  4 pair of booties and a very generous donation of $100 towards costs of batting etc.

Dianne Daly also sent another large parcel containing 2 crocheted blankets, 6 knitted teddy bears,  14 knitted beanies,  3 baby's jackets,  8 Santa Sacks,  9 pair of booties,  23 soap pouches and 3 baby's bibs. 

Janice P. sent a parcel containing some fabric.

 Many thanks everyone for your generous support. 

Hugs, Jan Mac xx 

Many Thanks to the Nicola Court Quilters.

Margaret and Geoff Brown delivered another large number of donations from Margaret's wonderful group of ladies from Nicola Court.  They sent 11 beautifully made quilts,  298 soap pouches with soap,  78 drawstring bags,  26 Santa Sacks,  1 tote bag, 29 baby's bibs,  18 burp cloths,  94 waterproof drawstring bags,  100 pencil cases with stationery supplies,  15 extra rulers, 15 knitted baby's beanies and some toiletries. 

Thank you all so much for so generously supporting children in need. 

Hugs, Jan Mac xx