FIVE blocks in one day

It is, perhaps, a bit confusing for the reader to see December dates on all of my blog posts. Had I known how easy it is to maintain a blog I would have started this in mid-Nov. I'll try to be clear because I really want to communicate how it was in the first days of the project. Everything was happening in the blink of an eye, falling into place without hesitation. It's a really great feeling for me to know that others are supporting something that is important to me. It's more than that really. Without them this project would have stalled at square one.

On Monday, Nov. 26th I received a parcel from Agnes and Judy. Four different blocks, each of them quite nice. I had quite a lot of fun photographing them. I was also glad they arrived on a Monday because I would see Lorraine that night and be able to show her. It's really great to have someone else to talk to about something, knowing that it means a lot to that other person too.

That night I received another block by surprise. Five in one day! Unbelievable. The surprise block came from a local quilter, Sandra. Lorraine had mentioned the project to a few women the week before and here she was with block in hand.

Here's the block from Sandra. The picture isn't very good. Don't know what happened there. The colours are ivory and a rust-like colour with hints of pink. The butterfly is really gorgeous set on a purple background.

Here are the four blocks sent from Agnes and Judy. Again, the photos just do not express how nice these blocks are. Makes me wonder if there is a class 'Photography for the Quilter'. I'd sure sign up.

I love the colours, the details of the Maple Leaf block, the vibrant leaves set inside the star and the feeling of movement in the 2 blocks on top.

What I do not like is my photos! Mental note to self: find way to get good pics and post each block seperately.

In the midst of blocks arriving the first cash donation came in from Elizabeth. Before her offer to support the project finacially it had never occured to me to think about money. I was much more concerned with getting the quilt made. And yet, even with donated blocks, batting, backing and border the quilt has to be shipped.

Thank you Elizabeth! Without your generous offer I might have been left with a finished quilt trying to get it shipped quickly. Now we have a plan and we know it'll get there.

Thank you Agnes, Judy and Sandra for adding your distinctive flair to this quilt.