On Saturday and Sunday six of us gathered at Betty's home to continue sewings quilt projects that were in progress, and start sewing blocks for another quilt. This group was formed in 2007 when we got together on a very stormy weekend to sew with some of Betty's friends while Barre and Surrey were off in the bush looking for water lilies. Other members were unable to attend this month, but continue to be part of the group, and attend when they can. Everyone contributes in some way to each project and sharing time together is enjoyable, even if it some can only spend a few hours with the group.
The quilt we made that long ago weekend was given to a children's hospital charity. Since that time the group meets four to five times a year on weekends, and continues to make quilts for charity. Two quilts had been completed from previous meetings and two more will be finished (hopefully, by the time I leave on Feb. 27th). Our other members work during the week, and I am hoping to be able to hem the binding on these quilts as my contribution. (Usually, I only contribute a block, mailed from home.) The group decided that these four quilts should be sent to the victims of the bush fires, through the Red Cross.
Our days were not all work, and no play. We stop for morning and afternoon tea, and lunch, too!
And there is much conversation, sharing of ideas, and laughter. The weekend always goes by too fast!
Betty has just set up a blog for the Rainbow Connection Quilters, so we can share the news. Check it out at http://www.rainbowconnectionquilters.blogspot.com
Marion
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Hi Marion,
Love the news about the quilts. I hope you share that with all your quilting friends across the world so they too can make quilts for the fire victims. The news here of the fires is so sad.
Sounds like the "boys" are working hard too.
See you in a few weeks,
Katy & Dick
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