2024 Birthday Candy Swap (2.5" Squares)
#601
Hi there, one of your avid lurkers here. I saw this on Pinterest - I'm still trying to track down the pattern designer but for now here's a picture:
https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/5304396...31&utm_term=14
https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/5304396...31&utm_term=14
#602
In March I shared about a cat quilt that I made for a local cat rescue. I included a pillowcase that was made from the backing kitty fabric to carry it in.
They held a Mother's Day raffle last week, and it ended up raising $2,250 for the kitties! I couldn't have made a quilt, sold it myself, donated the proceeds, and get that much money for any of the quilts I have ever made. I'd love to do this again for another charity some time.
They held a Mother's Day raffle last week, and it ended up raising $2,250 for the kitties! I couldn't have made a quilt, sold it myself, donated the proceeds, and get that much money for any of the quilts I have ever made. I'd love to do this again for another charity some time.
#603
Reba, I don't know that Star Wars character. From one of the newer movies perhaps? My family is wacky crazy about SW. My best SW experience was when I took my grands to the symphony and they played the music while the movie was shown on a massive, massive screen. So impressive. Heard a tell they may be working through the whole series. This year they did the first Harry Potter. I liked that too.
#604
I have not been online or posting on the Board becasue, I was in the path of the Portage, MI tornado and lost all power and internet. My condo building is fine with minor damage like missing siding and downspouts. No damage to me except an accelerated heart rate but that came today when I got out and saw the devastation. A quick 2 minute walk south or or a 5 minute walk east of me was massive destruction of buildings and trees. Just immediately south of me is a huge swampy nature preserve and protected forest of several hundred acres that is now only stripped and broken tree trunks or trees that have been blown over with their root balls completely exposed. So very, very sad. It will be quite a while before our "Tree City" designation will be accurate again. I am admittedly a tree huger and I miss the ambiance of the missing trees and the canopy of high leafy branches already.
Back to 2.5's .....Love the quilt photo, Gemm. A striking use of squares and the black and white sashing to form stars is very clever.
JENNR8R, the cat rescue group has your number now! A cute quilt but at $2500, a pretty terrific fundraising item too.Woozers! Congratulations and start planning for next year.
Reba, Thanks for the info on the SW character. I just never knew. My SIL and his kiddos, my grands, are avid SW fans. When the twins were about four they were Luke and Leia for Halloween. Their little brother was an Ewok and their 6 foot 6 inch dad was, you guessed it, Darth Vader. Perfect for their first time out into the world of collecting candy in plastic pumpkins. No one messed with them when Vader was escorting them from door to door.
Missed the chatter from my online quilting friends these past few days. Maybe I can do some sewing tomorrow since I have electricity again.
Back to 2.5's .....Love the quilt photo, Gemm. A striking use of squares and the black and white sashing to form stars is very clever.
JENNR8R, the cat rescue group has your number now! A cute quilt but at $2500, a pretty terrific fundraising item too.Woozers! Congratulations and start planning for next year.
Reba, Thanks for the info on the SW character. I just never knew. My SIL and his kiddos, my grands, are avid SW fans. When the twins were about four they were Luke and Leia for Halloween. Their little brother was an Ewok and their 6 foot 6 inch dad was, you guessed it, Darth Vader. Perfect for their first time out into the world of collecting candy in plastic pumpkins. No one messed with them when Vader was escorting them from door to door.
Missed the chatter from my online quilting friends these past few days. Maybe I can do some sewing tomorrow since I have electricity again.
Last edited by WMUTeach; 05-09-2024 at 04:41 PM.
#606
Oh my gosh, so glad you’re safe!
I guess every area of the country has its meteorological hazards. Down here on the Gulf Coast…hurricanes!
Welcome back, and fingers crossed for continued safety and ample electricity!
I guess every area of the country has its meteorological hazards. Down here on the Gulf Coast…hurricanes!
Welcome back, and fingers crossed for continued safety and ample electricity!
#607
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Back in the U.S.
Posts: 897
WMUTeach, so happy to hear that you are safe!
My candies so far:
1. Heathermom20pmc 4/24
2. Terriamn 4/25
3. JENNR8R 4/25
4. Janice McC 4/26
5. WMU Teach 4/27
6. pamelor 4/27
7. Reba Quilts 4/27
8. Crispy-Frog 4/29
9. Quossum 4/29
10. Hav4boys 4/29
11. sewbizgirl 4/29
12. Patrick’s Mom 4/29
13. Logcabin82 4/30
14. Macy baby 5/2
15. Traveling Gramma 5/3
16. Brenda W 5/6
17. happylab 5/9
18. SUSIEQOH 5/10
My candies so far:
1. Heathermom20pmc 4/24
2. Terriamn 4/25
3. JENNR8R 4/25
4. Janice McC 4/26
5. WMU Teach 4/27
6. pamelor 4/27
7. Reba Quilts 4/27
8. Crispy-Frog 4/29
9. Quossum 4/29
10. Hav4boys 4/29
11. sewbizgirl 4/29
12. Patrick’s Mom 4/29
13. Logcabin82 4/30
14. Macy baby 5/2
15. Traveling Gramma 5/3
16. Brenda W 5/6
17. happylab 5/9
18. SUSIEQOH 5/10
#610
Good morning and Happy Mother’s Day! Hope everyone has a pleasant day with family and friends. My grands and their parents will be here shortly for the afternoon and dinner. And a friend will be joining us. Should be fun.