Quilters don't ask quilters that question, but I get it on occasion from others. Àlthough my MIL asks it a lot and she used to make quilts. 😀And yes, there are A LOT of quilts in our home. And we use them, but it's also nice to have some on hand for when a need arises. Just this month alone I have:
Finished this one for our grandson's 2nd birthday next month
Donated this one to a breast cancer fundraiser
Gave this one to the wife of a friend who day-worked for us on the ranch for nearly 20 years of brandings and weaning and shipping. She is battling cancer.
Sent this one to a friend who neighbored us when we managed that same ranch. They just welcomed their 1st grandchild
Gave this one to one of the kids' friends who just welcomed their 1st child. Her dad owns the local vet supply store.
This one is at Jackie's and will be in the mail next month to friends' daughter who started college this fall. Her family lived and worked for us on the ranch for 3 years
This one is at Jackie's too and is for the college girl's brother.
That's 7 quilts made with love and headed to their forever homes where I hope they will bring joy and comfort and be loved. I think those of you who make quilts can relate. 😉
4 comments:
The quilts that I make are for family and for some of my children's friends. I can't refuse their requests for quilts and most requests are for special reasons.
Most of the quilts that I make are for our local VITAS Hospice, Seniors at Home, QOV and the Baby Block at our local hospital.
Several very special memory quilts were made too for family.
I also participated in quilt drive organized by Quilted Twins in Dade City Florida, for the families that fled Ukraine.
Starting in January, I will be making and sending quilts to a Children's Trauma Hospital.
The need for quilts to bring comfort and support is endless.
Several of your quilts have been inspiration for me to create the same, or a similar style quilt.
Thank you for all the great posts. I truly enjoy reading each and every one.
Sunshine and Smiles,
Donna
There is always someone who needs a quilty hug of love. I donate several quilts every year to various charities. And, I'm making quilts ahead to gift to the grandchildren. They range in age from 22 to 9. When they leave home, grandma has quilts for them! I often wonder what I would do with my time if I wasn't making quilts. Happy stitching! Your gifted quilts this month will bring much quilty love!
As we never had children and none of our adult niece and nephews have had children, most of my quilts are donated to QOV; local hospice (patriotic quilts for the veterans) and a pregnancy center for girls who keep their babies. They are always so grateful to receive the quilts. I also keep some on hand for raffles and to give to friends and family. My husband has a long arm so it’s less expensive for us.
Please share the quilt pattern for the breast cancer quilt you donated. It looks like a great children’s charity quilt pattern - bright colors, interesting pattern, and a quick finish. Yours is delightful.
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