Quiltsy Cares March 26-Jane Weier

Our Quiltsy Cares member today is Jane Weier of MulberryPatchQuilts. Jane is from Madison, Wisconsin.

This year (besides making finished blocks for the Thomas Mudslide/Fire Victims, and an item for auction to benefit a local Youth Symphony), this quilter got into knitting…must be their cold Wisconsin winter months!  She had heard on the local news that the American Heart Association was sending out a call to celebrate National Heart Month by collecting red baby hats for delivery to newborns and preemies in their local hospitals this February. It touched her heart, and Jane knew she needed to find some red yarn, knitting needles, and get to work. You can see the resulting hats in the photo.

You can get more information, see the hats, and Jane created a free pattern (on her blog) for anyone who’s interested in making baby hats for any charity:

https://mulberrypatchquilts.wordpress.com/2018/01/04/knitting-baby-hats-for-charity-tiny-hearts/

Written by Pat Young of PatsPassionQuilteds, Quiltsy Team member since May 2011.

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Quiltsy Cares: Jane Weier of Mulberry Patch Quilts

Jane Weier

Mulberry Patch Quilts
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Jane Weier (Mulberry Patch Quilts https://www.etsy.com/shop/MulberryPatchQuilts ) has chosen to make six preemie quilts and four matching knitted hats for her favorite local charity, Mikayla’s Grace http://mikaylasgrace.com/ .  This organization, begun by Mike & Melissa Terrill of McFarland, WI, supports families with a baby in the NICU (neonatal ICU) and those who experience the death of an infant at hospitals in Wisconsin by providing NICU care packages and angel memory boxes that offer both practical and emotional support for the parents.

The small quilts were made in pairs using 100% cotton fabrics for the pieced fronts, and soft cotton flannel for the backings.  The knitted preemie hats have a heart pattern knitted into each one. 

 

Jane first learned about quilting while making a baby quilt for her first-born child.  That was over 35 years ago, and she still loves the process.  “There’s always something new to explore—a new pattern, a new technique I can’t wait to try; and I’ve expanded to make original art quilts, and learning to dye & paint on my fabrics.”  Mulberry Patch Quilts opened on Etsy in September of 2012—not long after Jane retired and was able to give the shop the time and energy it deserved.  She enjoys making smaller quilts (baby & lap quilts), but you can find wall hangings, art quilts, purses, and home décor items in her shop as well.  

“I joined the Quiltsy Team at the end of 2013, and am so glad I did.  We’re like a virtual quilting bee--sharing ideas (and our lives) with each other.  I love being part of this wonderful team!  It’s a great group of encouraging, caring quilters.”

Besides making small quilts for Mikayla’s Grace, she donates a portion of her profits from the shop to other worthy causes (such as World Vision and the Salvation Army).  

 

Be sure to stop at her shop:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/MulberryPatchQuilts

Or see the process of making her quilts at her blog: https://mulberrypatchquilts.wordpress.com/

Or “like” Mulberry Patch Quilts on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MulberryPatchQuilts/

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Carol Ann Johnston

 MooseCarolQuilts

And The Winner Is.........

All the Quiltsy Team members commented that they had a hard time voting because of all the wonderful quilts that were submitted. I am sure that everyone else felt the same way. I voted, but was torn between several because of the creativity and diversity of the quilts. But of course you voted, and we do have a winner. The winner of our Quiltsy Team Kaleidoscope Challenge is Sally Manke of Sally Manke with her beautiful quilt. Sally wins a FQ bundle for making first place.

The 2nd place winner is Jane of MulberryPatchQuilts.  Jane won 6 FQ's for a second place win for her gorgeous quilt. 

And finally, our third place winner is Sue Waldrep of Quiltsbysuewaldrep. Sue wins a charm pack for her 3rd place win for her wonderful quilt.

 Congratulations to these three and to the other 6 members who entered our challenge. They are all winners as for as I am concerned.