5th UFO Finish for 2022.

 This UFO started as a single block from a hexagon sew-along on the internet some years ago. I made the first 2 blocks, didn't like the next 2 and stopped making them. I had used the first block in another quilt and this one was waiting to be finished.

  I started adding the first border but didn't  progress any further until the weekend when I pulled some red and beige fabrics to finish it. Oz Comfort Quilts is going to support a group called Life's Little Treasures,  which supports families who have a premature baby or a sick full-term baby.

It's great to have another long-term UFO finished and I have several more small tops that I plan to enlarge by adding blocks and borders, before donating them as well.

Hugs, Jan Mac 

Many Thanks To Lyz, Ann and S. Ladner.

S. Ladner from Queensland sent a large parcel containing lots of lovely fabric, including large pieces for backings, precut  bindings, a large set of red , green and gold blocks, as well as some precut squares and some orphan blocks to make more lovely quilts. 

Ann Henley, also from Queensland,  sent a large parcel containing beautiful handknitted baby clothes, crocheted baby shawl and a toddlers coat and overalls.

Lyz Kershaw (Vic) is a very generous supporter and she has donated another 2 beautiful quilts,  30 soap pouches and an incredible 70 lovely QAYG blocks to make more beautiful quilts. 

Many thanks for your generous donations and support everyone. 

Hugs, Jan Mac 

 

Five Finishes.

I finished off 5 tops with quilting and binding this week. This first lovely top was made by Laurel Box and the Stitching Sisters from Berwick (Vic).

This beautiful top was another donated by Ann Lynch from Victoria. 

I found this cute top and backing in a box but no name attached so please let me know if you recognise it.

These 2 lovely quilts were made from QAYG blocks donated by Marie Lee and the Victorian Quilter's Association. 

I've also been sorting and packing donations so hope to make deliveries again soon.

Hugs, Jan Mac 

 

Many Thanks Wendy and Kathie.

Kathie Williamson has sent another large parcel containing 2 fleece blankets, a lovely broach and 15 new t shirts for children. 

Wendy Fry (Vic) donated a child's car seat, as new, as well as 2 beautifully knitted baby's jackets,  2 bunny toys and some lovely clothes for children. 

 Many thanks for your generous support. 

Hugs, Jan Mac 

Many Thanks Sue, Barbara, Kathie and Lorraine.

Sue Ryan from SA, sent a large parcel containing 3 beautifully made quilt tops, a charm square pack and lots of large fabric for backing.

 

Kathie Williamson (Vic) has very generously sent another large parcel containing a lovely warm coat, baby wraps, cot sheet, 3 books and many small toys and craft items.

Barb Marshall and the Saturday Stitchers (Vic) donated 2 beautifully made quilts which will bring a bright smile to faces.

Lorraine Bradley (Vic) donated a new backpack,  a beautiful quilt,  soft toys and household linen. 

Thanks somuch everyone for your generous support and donations. 

Hugs, Jan Mac 

 

Nine For The Week.

Surprisingly I managed to finish 9 donated tops this week, probably because we didn't babysit. We missed the grandchildren terribly but it was also good to have some extra time for finishes. 

 The first pretty top was donated by Maia Butler from NSW. 

The next 2 lovely QAYG quilts were made from blocks donated by Marie Lee and the Victorian Quilter's Association. 

Laurel Box and the Stitching Sisters from Berwick (Vic) donated the lovely bright top in yellow and orange.

The next 2 QAYG quilts were made from lovely blocks donated by several different quilters .

Ann Lynch from Victoria donated the next 2 very pretty quilt tops for children. 

Diane Cutting from ACT donated the lovely quilt top in browns and yellows, and it will be great for a boy.

 Many thanks everyone for your generous donations and support. 

Hugs, Jan Mac 

Many Thanks Dianne, Margot and Jann.

It's good to get back to work again but 2 really appreciated everyone's kind words and it was lovely to hear from so many friends and former work colleagues.  

Dianne Daly (Vic) has been very busy and she dropped off 4 lovely small quilts, 2 crocheted blankets,  7 library bags in cute kid's prints,  12 beanies, 3 scarves, a headband, 2 pair of fingerless gloves, and 3 small Santa Sacks.

Margot Bailey (Vic) dropped off 29 beautifully knitted teddy bears donated by a church craft group.

Jann van's Spyker (NSW) donated 26 beautifully knitted small teddy bears.  

There's going to be lots of warm cuddles for young children in the very near future.

Thank you all so much for your generous donations and support. 

Hugs, Jan Mac xx