A Fun Few Days.

I was lucky enough to attend a 3 night retreat with quilting friends last weekend and it was a relaxing time with lots of laughs and sewing.

I made and quilted 2 more quilts made from I Spy squares alternating with squares of fabric reclaimed from obsolete uniforms donated by Ambulance Victoria.  These quilts will be distributed by Uniforms 4 Kids Victoria to children in need.

I also quilted this lovely top donated by Diane Cutting from ACT and using lovely flamingo fabric for the backing donated by Gill Rosser.

Another donated quilt top was  finished. 

This cute I Spy top was donated by Lesley Lowe and the Kyabram quilters. 

Sue McPhee donated this lovely butterfly quilt which was almost finished and my sewing friends completed it.

I had a productive time and quilted 6 tops, while piecing 4 tops. There's a couple more finishes to share when the bindings are finished and now I'm  catching up at home again.

Hugs, Jan Mac 

 

Time Warp.

Not sure what happened to the last 2 weeks but time has just flashed past as I had a 3 night retreat last week and have been catching up ever since. Lots of lovely donations have arrived with Eileen Nash donating 19 crocheted blankets,  2 quilt tops and 1 partially finished quilt. Ty

Pam Neenan donated 6 knitted scarves. 

Karen Barrett from Qld has sent another large parcel containing a beautifully sewn fabric dog, 2 large pieces of batting and 42 beautifully made QAYG blocks to make some more quilts. 

Sandra McLay donated 2 beautifully crocheted blankets, 1 beanie, 9 pair of booties,  5 baby jackets and 3 lovely quilts. 

Rose Burns from NSW has sent a large parcel containing 8 pair of pyjama pants,  and a small pouch as well as 5 beautifully sewn dresses, 9 skirts and 20 pair of shorts for Uniforms 4 Kids Victoria , all made from obsolete uniforms donated by Ambulance Victoria. 

Annie Tielen from Victoria has been busy knitting and sewing and has donated 31 soap pouches,  8 beautifully knitted jumpers,  1 pair of knitted slippers,  2 beanies, 4 head warmers, 4 bibs, 1 drawstring bag, 8 pencil cases, 3 pair of leggings,10 pair of beautifully sewn pyjamas,  1 track pants,2 tops, 2 skirts and 1 pair of shorts.

Annie also made 6 beautiful dresses, 5 gathered skirts, 2 pair of shorts, 5 drawstring bags, and 6 pencil cases, all made for Uniforms 4 Kids Victoria , using obsolete uniforms donated by Ambulance Victoria. 

Marian Dines sent another large parcel containing 3 Santa Sacks,  4 quilt tops with backing, 1 baby jacket and 1 pair of booties. 

Cathy Bruton and the Inverloch Chatty Crafters have donated 11 pair of track pants, 1 quilt top,  6 packs of socksand 9 packs of undies. 

Wendy Boyes donated 2 beautiful quilts and 23 lovely QAYG blocks to make more quilts. 

Many thanks for your generous support everyone. 

Hugs, Jan Mac 

 

The End of the Week.

Wrapping up the donations for the end of the week with acknowledging these 5 pair of booties beautifully knitted by Jeanette Mitchell. 

Sharon Siacci donated this cute Spiderman fabric to cover logos on donated uniforms as well as some elastic.

Waverley Patchworkers donated 14 beanies, 2 scarves,  a pretty dress for a toddler and 2 drawstring bags. 

Marie Warden from NSW and the Narooma CWA have joined us I making beautiful clothes from obsolete uniforms donated by Ambulance Victoria.  They made 13 dresses,8 skirts, 6 drawstring bags, 12 pair of shorts,  2 pencil cases with pencils, 1 pair of knitted slippers,  a scrunchie,  5 bucket hats and 4 top and pants sets.

Norma Aitken donated a box of fabric and I'm making drawstring bags from it as they're always in demand.

Jo Algie donated a large amount of fleece fabric which the Inverloch Chatty Crafters are using to make pyjamas and track pants, as well as new tea towels which I have made into drawstring bags. 

Margot Bailey  donated 11 beautifully knitted teddy bears. 

Cathy Bruton and the Inverloch Chatty Crafters have been busy sewing and donated 48 soap pouches,  10 drawstring bags,  27 Santa Sacks,  2 skirts, 1 nightie, 4 pair of pyjamas,  1 pair of leggings, 3 cloth teddy bears and 3 pair of track pants.

Marie Warden from NSW also sent another large parcel containing  32 drawstring bags, 79 cuddle hearts, 1 tote bag, orphan blocks and some new clothes for children. 

Many thanks for your generous support everyone. 

Hugs, Jan Mac xx