Three more

I was able to finish three more charity blankets in the past week.

They'll be mentioned over here:

I have more of these I'll be sewing this week (as well as crib sheets), but at least 3 are done for today. :)

FNSI December 10, 2010

So, I sewed.

But first, I washed several yards (maybe two or three dozen?) of cottons and cotton blends that our charity sewing circle had been given as a donation. This was in order to sew crib sheets for portable playpens for a local women's shelter. DD#2 helped with ironing. I cut out 14, and sewed 4 last night. Also, we are giving the same shelter warm, heavy blankets, most of which are made of wool. I made three of those. The fabric for these also came from the same donation.

Some of you knew about the sheets and blankets; I have mentioned them recently. But what I haven't mentioned yet is the source of the donated fabric. The donation was from a retired home ec teacher, who could no longer sew. We estimate that we received over 50 large trash bags of fabric from her! (Question: What does YOUR stash look like?)

You probably want to see pictures. Um...maybe tomorrow. Or the next day. Or on the off chance that I can get pictures taken tonight, I'll post them soon.

Slacking off

Sigh; I'm such a slacker.

I only finished two blankets for this week. :)

In my own defense, last week was incredibly busy. Also, the women's shelter for which we are sewing these is in need of crib sheets more desperately than these blankets. So, we've trying to get those cut and sewn. I've sewn two of those. I hope to have more sheets and blankets sewn for next week's Monday report.

Sewing for the World Surgical Foundation

Even during those times when I am not actively blogging or even quilting per se, I am still sewing...

Here is a picture that is very dear to me. My charity sewing group, since May 2006, has sewn over 18,000 items! I still can't believe it. In the picture above, you can see an example of the sheets that we sewed for the World Surgical Foundation. Pop over to our charity sewing group's blog to read more about it.

A picture of the charity blankets--and a cause

I am now at least able to share a picture of last weekend's blankets. These will go to a local women's shelter. The director has specifically asked for sturdy, heavy, warm blankets; quilts do not seem to be warm and heavy enough, and do not withstand wear and tear as well, at least for this shelter's needs. So, here are the ones I did last weekend. I did 15 (one is not shown here). I think I'll mention them here:

You are of course welcome to check out this link, and to see if you can possibly get a quilt or blanket sewn for someone in need, and donate it locally. After all, don't we all have plenty of extra fabric on our shelves? And if you don't, I dare you to let it be known that you sew, and that you will accept donations. You'll eventually be swamped with more fabric than you can handle. Ask me how I know. :)

Friday Night Sew In: Count

I sewed 15 blankets and 1 crib sheet for charity; I was incredibly productive! (Granted, I began a little earlier than Friday night...) I was even able to complete a significant portion of my signature block quilt! I hope to post pix soon...

A few February finishes

I actually completed some of the things on the February to-do-list!

I finished my blocks for the Modern Siggy Swap--all 101 of them.

I finished an apron for the black and white apron challenge (less fancy than I'd hoped, but form needed to follow function this time).

I finished the sets of reusable grocery tote bags for the local food bank--I think there were nine in all.

My daughters' skirts have been started, at least.

There were a couple of unexpected finishes, as well.

Like these personal care bags (our sewing circle creates these great little drawstring bags for a couple of local ministries who serve those that are homeless, in crisis, or in transition; they contain hotel toiletries.) I probably sewed a few dozen, and helped stuff most of them. We completed 367 (I think) in the past week and a half.

A great new recipe for doughnut muffins. Kevin and Amanda blogged about them, and they got the recipe from Fine Cooking. Thanks, guys, for alerting me to the existence of a fabulous fat-and-calorie laden muffin, which tastes like a doughnut. SO good. DD2 asks to make them almost daily. Hate you two.

And a couple of puzzles, just for fun.

Now, don't ask me what I must get done THIS week.