I've heard quilters discussing Quilts for Kids, for hospitalized children, sponsored by Downey, so I gave it a try. Just a few clicks and a packet of fabric was on it's way. I received it in less than a week, all precut, with instructions, a drawing, and "please return in 4 weeks." They ask for a LOT of quilting, no ties!" I can do that! The fabric is excellent quality and delightful! That GREEN is the backing and binding.
Below is the finished top - this little project was a good reminder that it's really much easier to assemble a quilt if the pieces are large AND precut! It's about 36 x 45. I add my batting and pay for return shipping. Maybe I'll also include one of my other kids quilts in the return package.
Give it some consideration - the top took only a few hours to assemble, and you can stitch in the ditch with your walking foot, or practice your machine quilting. (No invisible thread, please).
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and it's really cute too!
Very cute, Elaine! My kit finally arrived yesterday - guitars are in the focus fabric. :-) I'll get it done this week end, as well.
What a lovely finish and I've no doubt some young person will be extremely happy to receive such a treasure.
That will make some child very happy. Nice work, Elaine.
Good job! They did a wonderful combo of fabrics and colors, very cheerful. I have just signed up for a kit. Thanks for the reminder that these are availalbe. Love the precut thing--so much simpler to just open and get sewing!
I received the same kit. I want to get it finished this weekend. Mine just came in on Wednesday. You did a great job on your kit! I also want to include another quilt when I return mine.
How cute! nice job.. love the blue border.
I just put mine in the box to send back, along with the extra one they request...
What a great program this is.
Nice. My local thrift shop takes in donated tops and I am thinking of volunteering to quilt some of them. It would be a good way to practise.
Some child will love it!
Aunt Elaine-
We receive quilts on our unit at Children's in Milwaukee. I love to pass them out to the babies stuck in the hospital. They are especially great to dress up the metal, hospital cribs that look like baby-jails.
Thanks for donating!!
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