Quiltsy Cares-Judith Messenger March 15

Today's Quiltsy cares donator is Judith Messenger from  FabriArts. She donated a soft, flannel rag quilt to Project Linus, Canada. http://projectlinuscanada.org/ Project Linus provides love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized or otherwise in need of a hug, through the gifts of new, handmade, washable blankets, quilts and afghans, lovingly crafted by volunteer "Blanketeers".

When she first started making quilts, her family loved the cuddliness of flannel rag quilts.  She enjoyed making them and soon after came across information about Project Linus. She used to haunt the remnant bins at the local fabric store for pieces of flannel to have on hand to make quilts for the kids who need a special hug.  She have since "graduated" to more traditionally made quilts, but still tries to make a few rag quilts each year to use up her stash of flannel fabric! While she was sorting through the fabric for this Project Linus quilt, she also found enough smaller pieces to make a smaller rag quilt for the charity initiative of one of the quilt guilds she belong to - collecting layette items for single mothers.

Judith lives in Toronto, Ontario Canada for most of the year, but she lucky enough to spend much of the summer and autumn months at her cottage on Lake Muskoka, in Ontario's cottage country. Of course she moves her quilting studio with her! Judith is an active member of two local quilt guilds and help with the organization of the guild quilt show and Quilts at the Creek, a summer outdoor quilt show.  

Judith's Etsy shop, FabriArts, was opened in late 2012 She joined the Quiltsy Team in 2013.  According to Judith"I have found a wonderful group of friends that are always ready to support each other, and their communities both personally and professionally".

Judith enjoys making baby quilts - with bright colors and fun prints. She also enjoys hand stitching and embroidery, so her crazy-quilt greeting cards and postcards allow her to use luscious threads and fibers on small projects.

ETSY Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FabriArts

Blog:  https://jmstitching.wordpress.com/

Website:  http://www.fabriarts.com/

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

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"Quiltsy Cares" Charity Quilts: 3-29-15 Lyndalou Fibre Works

It's March 29th and although the calendar says it's Spring, in the Northeast, we are not yet feeling it.  Yesterday we had snow - and it flurried almost the entire day.  Maybe by April Spring will arrive?

As we've been showcasing all month, today is my last write-up to feature Lynn from Nashville, TN who donates quilts to the Nashville chapter of Project Linus.  Several other Quiltsy Members donate to this worthy charity whose mission is "to provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, handmade blankets and afghans, lovingly created by volunteer 'blanketeers'." 

Lynn's Etsy shop is "Lynndalou Fibre Work" and she makes the most AMAZING star-burst quilts among other cool designs!  These are some of my favorites:

Lynn is a lifelong seamstress with an interest that began sewing Barbie doll clothes and doll quilts as a ten year old.  Through time, Lynn made her daughters' clothes, Halloween costumes, more Barbie-baby doll-American Girl doll clothes, stuffed animals, her own suits for work attire (holy cow that is incredible!), and quilts for gifts to friends and family.  She engages in fiber work now for therapeutic purposes…the stresses of a fulltime career being what they are, as well as for fun.  And I can whole-heartedly second that self-therapy! :-)

Although Lynn is well-versed in all forms of needlework, her focus now centers on knitting and machine quilting using her Bernina 830 and 440QE, with the occasional Hippie Teddy Bear, prom dress or renaissance costume thrown in for fun.  Through Etsy as an outlet, Lynn endeavors to expand her creative side with work that either respects traditional heirloom quilt work or creates modern representations of her quilting craft.  You can also find out more about Lynn through her Facebook page "Lynndalou Fibre Work".

Cheers! - - Jennifer

My mother and I make up the Olive Street Studio design and sewing team.  I cannot remember my mom NOT sewing or quilting.  Since 2003, we've made chenille and cotton baby quilts, baby gift sets, little girls dresses and skirts.  In 2013, we expanded into Home Decor quilts and after getting requests for even bigger quilts, we're working on larger quilts too.  Then, with extra time, because we all have extra time, ha ha, we also make reversible tote bags, smaller handbags, and zipper pouches.  I joined the Quiltsy Team on Etsy in 2010.  

Etsy Shop: Olive Street Studio
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Website: Olive Street Studio
Blog: Olive Street Studio on Blogger

"Quiltsy Cares" Charity Quilts: 3-8-15

This month the Quiltsy Team Blog is showcasing the various charity work many of the Quiltsy members do.  I'm happy to feature the work of Nina, from the Etsy shop Birdsong Quilts, who donated to the Pennsylvania Chester / Delaware County chapter of Project Linus.  Project Linus is a charity whose mission is "to provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, handmade blankets and afghans, lovingly created by volunteer 'blanketeers'."  Nina donated a patchwork quilt called "ABC Baby Quilt" because of the fun fabrics she used.  She supports this charity because children are very special to her. 

Nina lives in West Chester, PA and she's been quilting for 16 years.  Quilting calms and challenges her - she loves to hunt for fabrics and patterns and of course, the final result.  Sometimes she's happy with the result and sometimes she thinks she could have done better, but she's always excited to get back into her sewing room for another quilt.  Here are a couple beauties from Nina's shop:

 

 

 Cheers! - - Jennifer

My mother and I make up the Olive Street Studio design and sewing team.  I cannot remember my mom NOT sewing or quilting.  Since 2003, we've made chenille and cotton baby quilts, baby gift sets, little girls dresses and skirts.  In 2013, we expanded into Home Decor quilts and after getting requests for even bigger quilts, we're working on larger quilts too.  Then, with extra time, because we all have extra time, ha ha, we also make reversible tote bags, smaller handbags, and zipper pouches.  I joined the Quiltsy Team on Etsy in 2010.  

Etsy Shop: Olive Street Studio
Website: Olive Street Studio
Blog: Olive Street Studio on Blogger

Quiltsy Cares - Phyllis Pharis of Jambearies

Today's feaured quilter is Phylis Pharis.  Her Etsy shop, Jambearies is a favorite of mine, I love that besides her quilts, she stocks a wonderful supply of precuts!  This is my interview with Phyllis:

My name is Phyllis Pharis and I own Jambearies on Etsy. I have chosen to donate a quilt to Project Linus (Phyllis is on the left)

Phyllis donating her quilt
Project Linus is special to me as it provides blankets and quilts to children who have undergone a trauma, or who are battling disease. It makes me feel very Blessed to know that my donation could be a comfort to such a child.

The quilt I am donating is a panel quilt of a little lamb experiencing the beauty and joys of the four seasons. I think the little lamb is adorable, and the changing of the seasons has always represented Hope to me.

I live in Winter Springs, Florida, about 30 minutes Northeast of Orlando. I have been quilting for about 25 years and enjoy making quilts of all kinds. I have been a member of the Quiltsy Team for a little over 2 years, and feel very lucky have made such good friends all over the world through my membership with the team! My favorite things to make in my Etsy shop are table runners and throw quilts.

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As Captain of the Quiltsy team on Etsy it is my pleasure to occasionally feature one of my team-mates. This is a lovely group of talented quilters who make a variety of quality quilted and sewn items for sale. I have sold my own quilts in my shop, Pamelaquilts, for 9 years now and enjoy quilting and pattern designing. I have been sewing all my life, thanks to my mom, and fell in love with the art of quilting over 25 years ago. I have worked hard at learning the art of quilting and have mastered many techniques, from the time honored skill of fine hand quilting to the modern methods using quick piecing and machine quilting.