Monday, August 27, 2012
Common threads
I'm finally finishing my "Fonthill" quilt from Kaffe Fassett's book, Passionate Patchwork !
I have never made so many half-square triangle pieces!
Last year, as I was working on the quilt, I came across this article in June 2011 Family Circle magazine. About Cynthia Kerr who started a charity making pillow cases for hospitalized children. ConKerr Cancer, One Million Pillow Cases.
In the article she is shown standing in front of a wonderful quilt.....
it's the "Fonthill" pattern from the book by Kaffe! Her's is so pretty! I was inspired!
This week, I bought fabric for 4 pillowcases. ( 3/4 YARD MAIN FABRIC AND 1/3 YARD CONTRAST FOR EACH)
And by following Youtube directions on making the pillow cases, I have 4 ready to send!
[Dogs and cats, Strawberry Shortcake, and small pirates!]
Now, back to reading my library book, Bel Canto by Anne Patchett. A very good read!
Posted by Lila Rostenberg at 12:49 PM
Labels: ConKerr Cancer, Fonthill quilt, Kaffe Fassett, One million pillowcases, quilting, sewing
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2 comments:
What a beautiful design! You'll enjoy working on that. I went by the Quilt shop on Saturday (NO I still don't quilt) and they were having a quilter's rummage sale. That was FUN! I bought a small quilt and a few other neat things I'll share soon! Enjoy your week! Hugs!
Lovely quilt - and great to have more pillowcases - there is always a need.
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