First, Happy December! How did that happen? I need to think about getting my Christmas tree up. At least I have an advent calendar ready to go (thank you, Trader Joe's)
My next door neighbor always seems to walk by when I'm photographing quilts, which is sometimes a bit embarrassing. I was more than happy to tell him about this lovely stack of quilts a while back. These are (many of) the quilts made by DC Modern members and my local sewing friends as part of 100 Quilts for Kids. The donation site was so happy to receive them, which made me happy.
A special thanks to everyone who participated this year, who donated prizes, who blogged or tweeted or talked to their friends about making quilts. For those of you who still have WIP quilts out there (I may have one in my living room right now), it is always a good time to donate a quilt. And January is a perfect time to finish up projects!
I have been thinking of doing a smaller charity drive in September/October 2012... maybe something associated with the Sewing Summit, pillowcases perhaps? I would then move the 100 Quilts for Kids drive to January/February 2013, hoping that it will be a better time of year for people, schedule wise. Any thoughts on this?
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I like that idea. The fall is am extremely busy time for me at work.
ReplyDeleteI could definitely get on board after the fall/holiday rush. I'll dart working in one now to be ready to donate jan 2013!
ReplyDeleteI think that's a great idea, Kate!
ReplyDeleteGreat quilts. This year's schedule was fine for me, but I'd be open to whatever...
ReplyDeleteI see my quilt in there :)
ReplyDeleteCan I use this photo for a post on my blog?
I'm sure that ConnKerr Cancer would be happy to work with you on pillowcase donation. I'm made some for them, and they have collection sites all over the country already, making delivery as easy as it was for Quilts for Kids.
ReplyDeleteFor me, the timing's fine either way. Especially if I know about the deadlines nice and early so I can fit the projects into my life whenever I have time to do so.