Hi!
I have joined some on-line quilters to make some Quilt Blocks to Heal Violence. This project has been organised by @Jackie Gillies as a way for quilters to show in a practical manner, that we care.
Jackie is not a blogger, but her friend Ros from Sewdelicious has posted the details here and I encourage you to pop on over, have a read and lend your support!
The block is called Tictactoe and the details of the block construction can be found at Blossom Heart Quilts – thanks Alyce.
Basically, Jackie has asked for low volume backgrounds with a bright cross.
This is the first one I tried:
It is an easy block to construct and comes together in no time at all!
I love the ‘strength’ portrayed in this block – one of the girls described it as a Stop sign – STOP the violence and a Kiss – A KISS to show we care and I love that idea.
This is my second block
I love the way the quilting community pulls together – I held a Friday night, on-line sew- in to make these and my local quilting group, the Plateau Quilters were keen to lend their support as well.
I think Jackie will be blown away by the support that will come from all over, and I am really glad to see that there is a willing group of helpers to take these blocks and transform them into quilts of love, warmth and comfort!
If you want to be involved , it’s not too late and even if you don’t have the time to sew, donations of wadding, backing and postage costs would be gratefully accepted – just follow this link or contact me.
Until next time
Nanny xx
Just cutting mine out now, Margie. It’s been on my To Do list since I read Ros’ post. Your blocks look great!
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I’ve had to Google ‘low volume’ and I’m just as confused as ever… LOL!!!
Pam @Threading My Way recently posted…Maximising My Sewing Time
Hi Pam! Yes it seems to mean different things to different people lol – we would have called it background fabric!!! This is a quote I found earlier : “A Low Volume fabric can best be defined as a fabric which shows up as a light solid (or nearly solid) in a black and white photograph. These fabrics can vary from the lightest tone on tone fabrics, to text fabrics printed on a light background, to light floral fabrics. Fabrics classified as Low Volume come in a variety of colors from white to cream to beige to grey. Quilting with Low Volume fabrics isn’t something new—quilts using these types of fabrics for backgrounds can be seen in nearly every era of American quilt making; however, the use of these fabrics is definitely something that is currently trending with today’s modern quilter.” Craftsy Jume 10, 2013
Thanks Pam! I am running a bit behind with this post too! 🙂