Sarah at
Confessions of a Fabric Addict is hosting her annual challenge for comfort quilts. This year there are five charities from which to choose, and I have chosen to send my quilt to Bernie at
Needle and Foot, who collects quilts for Mercy Quilts.
I made a quilt last year for Mercy Quilts, blogged about
here. Bernie has mentioned a need for quilts for males, so I had to really look deep into my stash for male-ish fabrics but finally found a few blues, lime-y greens, and grays that will work.
I will probably use this Yellow Brick Road pattern that I purchased in 2012. I used it for the first time this past week for my granddaughter's green quilt. I think I've mentioned that pattern reading is my downfall, and this pattern is no exception! It is a popular, well written pattern that is easy to follow for most, but I've had to use my seam ripper several times because I didn't read the pattern thoroughly. But now I have familiarity with the pattern, so I should be able to breeze through it (fingers crossed!)
The next progress post will be May 5 with the goal for a finish on May 19. Check out Sarah's linkup
here for more quilts in progress!
Those look like great choices for a more male quilt! I have trouble finding those in my stash, too. I was just remembering when I made the Yellow Brick Road quilt for my son last year, I actually cut some of the pieces wrong - had to scramble and "make it work," lol! But I don't think anyone else would ever notice. Hope this one comes together perfectly for you!
ReplyDeleteThanks Diann. It is going together pretty quickly on my granddaughter's quilt, once I got the pattern figured out! So hopefully I won't have that issue with this comfort quilt. ;)
DeleteWhat a sweetheart you are to do this. I love the blue/yellow color combination, and think what you have chosen is just perfect.
ReplyDeleteThank you Pattie!
DeleteHappy Easter to you and your family, Linda!
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter to you too Pattie!
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