A friend called recently to say that a local charity wanted a quilt to decorate their new office space. I sent a couple of pictures and they were enthusiastic but thought maybe they wanted both quilts! Eventually someone came over to look at some options since both the pictures I sent were very much alike; I didn’t think they’d want two quilt so similar. Of course I was thrilled that somebody wanted my quilts!
The charity is Backpack Beginnings, a local organization whose mission is to give “food and basic necessities directly to children in need” and to connect their families to appropriate community resources. I like the fact that they have a “market” where families can “pick out their own groceries and supplies”.
Anyway, back to the quilts. The Backpack Beginnings representative selected these two quilts to decorate their new space, and I couldn’t be happier that someone actually requested a donation!
This first quilt, 48″ x 48″, is a modification of a pattern by Brigitte Heitland. I made it in 2022 and quilted it using the QAYG method.
The second quilt has been around a long time! I made it for Modern Quilts Unlimited back in 2014 and quilted it myself. Finished size is 47″ x 57″. It’s one of my favorites, so I’m glad it will be displayed.
Just FYI, if you’re local, Backpack Beginnings has the quilts they need now, but they still need volunteers!
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You are a prolific donator of quilts. You must be over the top thrilled to have 2 of them used for public display at a local non-profit you support! Very cool, Mary. And oh yeah, I remember that QAYG one. A revisit to that method…ugh! But turned out fantastically well!
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Indeed, I’m not really a fan of doing QAYG usually. However, people always want to learn it, so I teach it. And it actually was a good method for this particular quilt. Whatever.
Oh, those quilts will brighten their spaces! I remember both of them, the second one is the one I associate most with you! You kindly sent me a fat quarter of that multicolor fabric — I haven’t used it yet, I want to put it in something special, but I think of you whenever I see it.
Thanks. I hope you are enjoying the Texas spring. I miss the bluebonnets!
Congrats! Both are great quilts. So happy you could share your art with many people.
Thanks! And I didn’t realize you’re in North Carolina, but now that I do…
Yes! So happy to be here in beautiful North Carolina! We arrived in March of 2023 – so one year here.
I think everyday the people working at the charity will look at your wonderful quilts and smile! You have such a generous heart!
I was so pleased to be able to donate them where they will be displayed!
Please take a bow. I think you are very generous to donate these two beautiful quilts. They will bring brightness to the people who visit Backpack Beginnings.
Thank you, Mariss.