Black and White and ?

Black and White? 

It's a matter of preference. Some people like the combination. It is clean, basic and very contemporary. Others think it is too stark or sterile looking. But what if you add one color to the black and white combo? Would you get something that would stand out?

That was the challenge put to the Quiltsy team this month. To make something (preferably using what they already had in stock or in the "stash") in black and white, but to add one other color. 

There was no limitations or sizes to what could be made. And they could chose any color they wanted. It could be anything from a mug rug to a quilt to a wall hanging. They have until August 4th to finish and list their challenge quilt. Twenty-two members signed up for the challenge. What they are coming up with is a group of quilts as different and unique as the maker. 

 These is a just a sample of some of the quilts.By each adding a different color, it changes the look and effect of the quilt. Starting August 6th we will have another voting open to everyone to find the top 3 quilts that you like best.

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

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Quiltsy Cares March 2-Pamela Boatright from PamelaQuilts

Today's Quiltsy Cares team member is Pamela Boatright from Pamelaquilts. Pam's donation is for CASA of Coos County. She says her county sadly has a large number of children in foster care, and the members of her Quilt Guild have been challenged this year to help support those children by providing quilts to comfort them. CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate-these volunteers speak for and support children in court situations. So far they have donated 51 quilts for the program, which have been very appreciated.

When these children come into foster care, many times they have very little other than the clothes on their back. A special quilt to cuddle with can help make their transition easier and help them feel loved and cared for. Although she has never fostered a child, several of my close friends have and she knows how difficult it is for them. so Pam was delighted to donate a quilt that she made.

She donated this fun little quilt in a winter theme. Snow is always a fun thing there because they don't get much of it! Though the quilt says "BRRR Snow", Pam hopes it will warm a little heart and they will know that they are loved.

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

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Quiltsy Cares March 1st-Karen Cregger from OneOakHandmade

Welcome the kickoff of 31 days our Quiltsy Cares. Today is Karen Cregger from OneOakHandMade. Karen has made 6 quilts for her local chapter of Quilts For Kids. Quilts for Kids National organization has been around for several years, making quilts for kids in need, or in need of comfort from abuse or illness. They also send quilts to disaster areas or really anywhere there is a child in need.  They also have kits you can order, make and send back and easy patterns on their website. http://www.quiltsforkids.org/

In January, some quilters in her area started a local chapter. If you have a local chapter, the quilts can be 

distributed for kids locally and they felt there was a need in their hometown of Roanoke, Virginia. 

Karen has a large children's hospital and many other centers and shelters that could benefit.  The quilts

have to be made from new unused fabric, preferably kids prints, and are machine quilted for wash 

and wear

Quilts for Kids provides quide lines and labels for all the quilts donated in order to assure a quality  

item for the children. In January we were able to donate 6 quilts to the local Pediatric Unit. 

Her 6 here will go with others for the Feb/March donation to the NICU and Pediatric Post op. 

These quilts are quick and fun to make using kid prints and new fabric donations. Karen provides all the long

arm quilting for the group and does most of the binding (machine!)

Her chapter is open for donations if anyone has any kids print scraps they want to be rid of!! 

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

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This past January Quiltsy Team learned of a request for donations for the fire and mudslide victims in California. They were looking for people to make quilt blocks, quilt tops, pillowcases, or to send backing fabric, charm squares (5"squares of fabric from on fabric line collection), batting, etc. Well once we learned of this request, in typical Quiltsy fashion, we stepped up to the challenge. Team members signed up to make blocks and pillowcases, or to send backing fabric and charm squares to help with this relief effort. In the middle of February, our team sent a total of 60 Perkimon Valley blocks in blue and green colorways to go to the Ventura Modern Quilt Guild (that they will sew into quilts),along with 30 pillow cases, 4 charm packs and 5 quilt backings to help with this cause.

  

March 1st kicks off our annual March Quiltsy Cares where you will learn not only about the individuals who participated in the relief efforts, but you will also learn of other amazing team members who made and donated quilts to causes that were important to them. This year we have the entire month of March filled with donations by our team members, which is so heart warming So be sure to come back each day to read about another gift from the heart.

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

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