Quilts going off to give hugs

 I had quite a lot of quilts in my cupboard, and in the last week I have successfully sent most of them on their way to new homes. 

Firstly I went over to the Living Rock Church in Stoney Stanton, where ‘Pebbles’ is based.  This is an organisation which helps provide baby equipment to mothers in need.  I left 20 quilts there for the organiser, Janet. 

Then Paula and I went up to the LRI to meet Pip from Ward 10 and take 60 quilts.  That should keep them going for a while!  The nurse who is holding the quilt on the left really liked the backing, which was space themed.  She rushed off with it, saying, ‘I know someone who would love this!’ She gave it straightaway to a youngster who adored it (and his mum teared up).  

Then a trip to Market Harborough to Homestart, a charity which supports families.  They had 20 quilts and Stella particularly liked this pink quilt, as it was bright and cheerful. 

Now there is space in my cupboard, but not for long, I predict! 

It’s Autumn!

 Time has ticked on, and I haven’t done much blogging.  Knit and Stitch afternoons have continued indoors and the quilts have steadily rolled in.  So far, this year I have had 301 quilts donated!  That’s an amazing number of hugs waiting to give snuggles!  

Sometimes I get specific requests, which I try to fulfil if possible.  Rosemary from the Diana Service asked if I had a larger quilt for a tall 14 year old, plus two “blue quilts for Leicester FC fans’.  The larger quilt was easy and I found two very blue quilts.  I appliqued a nice fox’s face on the blue quilts for an extra touch. Rosemary thought they were fine! 

This week Paula and I finally made it to meet up with Leicester Stitchers to talk about Linus and receive two fabulous quilts made by their members over lockdown.  As you can imagine, we kept making dates then rearranging them, as the COVID-19 situation progressed!  I was glad to meet them as they were very friendly and gave me a generous donation for Linus as well as the quilts! 

Here they are with their fabulous creations.  Thank you so much, and Paula and I hope to see you all again soon.