It's my Quilts for Kids kit. I'd volunteered early last week, and they're mighty fast at sending their stuff out. Similar to Project Linus, Quilts for Kids distributes quilts to kids in need -- whether they be in hospitals or shelters -- around the country. They supply the fabric and suggested pattern for a small-ish quilt (36-40" x 45-46"), you supply the batting. They also encourage volunteers to contribute an additional quilt of their own to "double the number of children we are able to wrap quilts around."
Not that I mind this distraction: as part of Lent, I like to give back instead of give up -- giving up chocolate or wine or whatever always seemed too conveniently diet-driven instead of self-sacrificing -- and my goal is to make one charity quilt for each week of the season, for a total of six.
Technically it should be 6.5, but I didn't want to set myself up for another unfinished project so I'm rounding down.
I'll be posting my progress. Feel free to ride me if I look like I'm slipping. Really.
5 comments:
Nice going, Kate. I'm not a Lent person, but your idea sounds much more doable and more other-centered. Cute fabric, too!
I think that's a great idea for Lent - giving back instead of giving up. Good for you! And good luck. Looks like a cute kit!
What a neat organization! I bet we could do some of these at a CMQG meeting.
Also, such a nice way to approach Lent.
Kate--you are quite ambitious! My goal for the YEAR was 2 charity quilts, and you're doing 6 in 6 weeks. I did a Quilts for Kids kit in January and it was fun to have something quick to put together.
Jessica--I think it's a great idea for a CMQG meeting. Quilts for Kids can send many kits at once for guilds to do, so we'll have to plan ahead.
Wow, that is quick! I am seeing this organization all over the internet. I think I might have to sign up for this one too. I just have to time it right. What a great cause!
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