Sewing day with Quilting Together

Today I loaded my car up with fabric, wadding, kits and tops as Quilting Together had invited us to a sewing day in Shepshed.  We were looking forward to it, as these ladies are all so friendly and talented, and they were also promising us lunch! I particularly wanted to get some of the tops layered and quilted, so took quite a bit of backing.

There were nineteen of us all together, including Maria and Caroline.  Paula has been due to join us, but unfortunately was laid low with a cold.  What a shame,  get well soon. 

You can see that everyone had plenty of room, and they had made sure there were enough extension leads etc. The big table for layering up was very handy. 

Lunch was fabulous! They had thought about sandwiches or a buffet, and then decided it would be easiest to do baked potatoes, and provide a selection of fillings.  The potatoes were bought out of funds and the fillings and deserts were brought by each member.  What a great idea! 

Here are people ready for food! 

One lady had brought her granddaughters, who did sterling work.  One of them felt she had done her bit by lunchtime (quite understandable!) but the other one got hooked on these scrappy pinwheels and was determined to make 25 blocks and join them into a top. 

Success!  What a great job!  Even better, she’s taken it home with her to finish!  You are a star! 

We also made some wiggly bags for Ward 27 at the Royal Infirmary.  These are for the cancer patients to store their Hickman lines so they don’t get pulled or knocked.  Over the day, there were 42 made!  Great total. 

We had a wonderful day and were very grateful for the members of Quilting Together for inviting us. I will see them again soon, to collect the quilts.  Hooray! 

2019 donations

The quiltshave been steadily coming in, and so they need to go to their forever homes!  This week I went over to Whetstone to Jay Fostering to take 30 quilts.

Here I am with a lovely quilt and a member of staff (I’m really sorry, I’ve forgotten her name!). The organisation gives welcome packs to their children, and they were keen to include the quilts in them.  I’m sure the children will love them. 

Then on Thursday I went Ito the Leicester Royal Infirmary Ward 27 to take 53 quilts for the youngsters there. 

We have a system worked out now, where we unload the quilts in the car park pick up area, then load

 them in a cage for easy transport to the ward.  This is a great method, except that this cage had a mind of its own!  Luckily my husband was in charge of it, and managed not to kill anyone! 

Usually it’s very difficult to persuade people to have their photo taken, but this time Chandni (second from the right) must have advanced persuasion techniques and managed to assemble a great crowd this time!  Chandni was very enthusiastic about the quilts and the positive feelings they bring with them.  Good times.