Wednesday Works-of-Charity

Yesterday the Gammill was humming...and I was humming Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow as I worked on the first of two charity quilt tops! If you recall the Whacky Ladies Sew-In Day in July, the finished quilt tops are starting to come in. First up was Carolyn's, maker of the cute baby quilt in yesterday's post. She made a Yellow Brick Road top from Christmas fabrics, including a lovely soft red flannel that feels wonderful.

I decided to use Suzanne Earley's Holly and Ribbons design from her Meandering Magic book. I had just done something similar on a Christmas quilt back in July, so this went very quickly.

Then on to Sharon's quilt top. She made up a design using some donated fabric.

It features little watering cans and bunches of cherries. I decided to refer to one of Darlene Epps' Pocket Guides on meandering designs, and sure enough, she had a cherry pattern that I somewhat copied.

Both of these quilts will become "Quilts on Wheels," for residents in rest homes. They are limited in size to 45" x 45" or less. They make up quickly and the quilting goes fast. We are committed to providing 200 of these this year. And we are off to a great start!