I am hugely, hugely appreciative that the end result looks like this.
But also a little bit sad in the sense that it is 'just' quilts and I wish I could do more.
I will continue to do this for as long as people send me blocks.
Which I hope you will.
Because I realise that in some ways they are more than 'just' quilts.
They are a representation that people around the world do care and we are all trying to help in the little ways that we can, with the skills we possess.
Thank you for helping me get this far.
You are an amazing person.
ReplyDeleteWow, fantastic! You are doing a great thing.I have some more blocks to send your way, a couple more need quilting and then I'll pop them in the post.
ReplyDeleteWunderfull, you did such a great job! Look at those faces, that's worth all your effort!
ReplyDeleteWell done, greetings, Conny
Great job! Those quilts look great, all laid out together, making such a wonderful splash of colour. I am sure they will brighten up the lives of those children. Keep up th good work.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful project and even more wonderful to see the recipients. I always wonder where my donation quilts go and if they're loved. It's very clear yours are.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing these amazing, happy pictures! And mostly thank you for facilitating all of this!
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU, ALISON!!! You ARE amazing and so very loving and giving. I am going to get up off of this sofa and go quilt some of the blocks in the stack I started for you some time ago, before life got in the way. I sent you 80 or 90 blocks about a year ago, I think. I wish it was not so expensive to ship from USA... I also have a bunch of binding strips (leftovers I asked for and received from a few of the other quilters in my guild, and a bunch of the sashing strips in both sizes. I can't promise i will get these to you soon, but I AM going to go and quilt a few right now. LOVE these photos, love these quilts, love what you are doing! xo
ReplyDeleteSome great quilty hugs for Johannesburg! That is awesome!!!!
ReplyDeleteOnce I've finished the king size quilt I'm making for my niece I'll be able to send you some more blocks. I wish I could send whole quilts, but the postage from Australia would bankrupt me - I have sewing skills but not much money! I am so happy to see that all your hard work is well paid in smiles and glad children... Thank you for being the leading light that inspires the rest of us to get up off our backsides and do something.
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ReplyDeleteThose look amazing! You do such a wonderful job of making some beautiful from all these blocks. I will start another box soon.
ReplyDeleteYou really are an inspiration Alison. Pictures like these make everyone realise that every little really does help and I'm sure these quilts have brought so much joy and comfort.
ReplyDeleteYou are doing so well with this project and I have some more blocks on my list to send you.
ReplyDeleteWhat size and sort of blocks do you prefer?
ReplyDelete12.5 " quilted blocks please
Deleteoh this is lovely, well done to all involved!! :D
ReplyDeleteYou are an inspiration - thanks for leading the charge with these quilts!
ReplyDeleteThrow is simply beautiful. And "just quilts" have their place, too. Love comes in many languages and souls need more than just food or warmth sometimes. Well done!
ReplyDeleteHi! They're not JUST quilts. Im very sure those quilts will make those children so very happy. Good job gurl!
ReplyDeletePlease can you email me your address so that I can send you some blocks? And please don't show this comment on your blog, so that I can keep my email address confidential! You're doing a fabulous job with these quilts and I'm so happy to be a small part of it! Keep on doing what you're doing :)
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I would love to send blocks. Where should they be sent. What size are the finished quilts - in case I have a spurt of energy!
ReplyDeleteOne thing that stands out - that you are doing something amazing by giving these children beauty. Beauty means so much when you are poor and have little. These quilts bring warmth and love and beauty to kids that may not have had much of any of these things. Thank you - you do a lot more than you think by giving beauty and cheer as well as warmth and practicality. These quilts are vibrant - they look so amazing on the beds - they are pure love.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos of happy children, and, of course all those wonderful quilts. Well done everyone, and especially Alison for organising once again.
ReplyDeleteWow Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThose beautiful quilts for those precious children....I could look at them all day. The Mexico pictures of their colorful little beds with the colorful little quilts is so special. A handmade quilt is about the closest expression there is to tangible love. My email address is lauriegriz@aol.com if you could send me your address in the event I get a quilt ready for this. Thank-you and bless you in your wonderful ministry.
ReplyDeleteWow! not sure if I want to smile or cry....fabulous....well done x
ReplyDeleteI'm interested in sending some quilt blocks. Can you email your address to me? Whitneysews(at)gmail(dot)com
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