The last of the Jewel Box Blocks

Today we share the final quilts from the Jewel Box block drive.  I hate to see these go because there are so many ways these blocks can be laid out.

This quilt was the last one to get completed so we used all the blocks that were left.  I kind of like the multicolored vibe it has.  On the back, we used a black/green/blue fabric that Sandy sent us.  We had to add in a solid to make it large enough.  This one will be perfect for a teen.

Purple and green always look great together.  Mari and Sandy sent in the fabrics for the backing.  I think this block layout is still one of my favorites.

I think blue was the predominant colored block we received.  Thanks to Kristin, we were able to put a blue flannel on the back of this one.

And finally, a blue, purple and green version.  We sized this quilt specifically to use an old Kaffe Fassett Ikat fabric I have had for decades.  It felt good that it finally found a home.

I think, if my count is correct, we made a total of 24 quilts from this block drive.  And all of them were large in size to that is amazing!  A huge thanks to all who donated blocks, fabric or labor to make all these quilts happen.

If you want to join in and make some blocks for our current block drive, you can find the instructions for them on this post.

All of the quilts are made for Many Hands and Many Hearts who distribute them here in Oregon to adults and children in crisis.

I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend.  If you are traveling to the Sisters Quilt Show here in Oregon.  Have a great visit and enjoy the show.  It is too hot for me!

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It's the Weekend!

It has been another busy week.  Next Wednesday is a board meeting so it is always a lot of work getting ready for those.  

But the quilts keep crossing the finish line!

We are finally close to having all of these Jewel Box quilts completed.  I think there are just four more tops that need quilting.

Jeanne sewed up these blocks into a quilt top.  I love seeing all the colors in one quilt.  Nann sent in this lovely fabric that was perfect for the back.  I don't remember how many quilts we expected from this block drive but I am pretty sure we will be exceeding expectations!

Julie sent in this quilt top and backing not too long ago.  I love Kaffe Fassett fabrics so I was excited to see it finished.  The colors are so vibrant!

Are Happy quilts only for kids?  I don't think so.  Check out this farm themed quilt top sent in by McGill.  She also sent in a barn panel that she might have wanted us to use on the back.  But we are hoping to turn that into a quilt later.  Jean sent in this fruit themed fabric that was perfect for the backing.

And finally, we have this super scrappy top made by Elizabeth.  Nann sent us this backing fabric and local quilter Laura finished up the quilt.

Have a great weekend!

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What a Week!

This has been a crazy week! Lots of big fabric donations coming through the door, huge boxes arriving full of finished quilts and bags of "kits" to be completed by our volunteers being made and distributed.  We are all working hard to keep up!

So today, I only have a few finished quilts to share because we are behind on photographs.

We did finish another Jewel Box quilt.  Janet laid out these blocks a long time ago and I have just gotten around to sewing up the quilt top. We put a lovely purple flannel on the back.

This quilt was assembled from a layercake donated by Karen.  The lovely striped fabric on the back came from Kat and local quilter Terry finished it up.

Thanks, Barb, for assembling the quilt top!

Kristin sent in this lovely blue quilt top.  We decided to put some smaller cuts of RWB fabric we had on the back.  These came from Holly and Karen.  Local quilter Laura quilted and sewed the binding on for finish it up.

Here is a fun quilt top that came from Kristi.  The lovely floral on the back was sent in by Mari.

This quilt top was made by Chris.  I knew it existed, but I couldn't find it for the longest time.  It was finally discovered in a wrong pile so now it is ready to go off and make someone smile.  Especially with that flannel sushi backing!

Jean made this happy star quilt top.  I have never tried this block, but it is definitely on my list.  I might have to try it for a future block drive!  What do you guys think?

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend.  Spring is definitely here, and I am trying to enjoy the sunny days before it gets hot.  Stay tuned for lots more photos next week!

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Another Week - More Quilts

Tomorrow, it is time to make a delivery of Compassion Quilts to the hospital.

We are already working on next month's order!

I was happy to see this lovely scrap quilt in the pile to photograph today.  It proves to me I CAN make a nice scrap quilt.  All of these florals were all leftovers from previous quilts.  Mari sent in the backing fabric and local quilter Terry quilted it up for us.

Board President Penny made this Split 4-patch quilt top.  She has been busy using up a bunch of fall colored fabrics in her stash.  I think this might be the last one to be shared.  She also donated the backing fabric.  A huge thanks to Kelly for quilting it up for us.

Kelly also quilted up this fun string quilt I put together.  Some of the blocks are mine and some were donated.  I think I have enough blocks to make one more.  Elizabeth sent in the red star backing.

We received a package from Cheryl this week and it contained a couple of finished quilts.  I adore this little slanted heart design.  Plus, it is flannel, so it is super snuggly.  

Cheryl also sent this lovely patchwork quilt.  It too has flannel.  We set these aside for our big kid quilt donation later this fall.  We need to start working on those deliveries now!

And finally, we have finished another Jewel Box quilt.  Janet created a really cool design using both color and layout.  Holly sent in the fabric we used on the back.  It has tiny little letters on it.

That is it for today.  I think 6 quilts in half a week is pretty good!  And we certainly couldn't do it without all the Many Hands and Many Hearts that work together to make these Compassion Quilts happen.  Thanks so much!

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Early March Finishes

It is interesting to see all the different quilts that get completed each week.  I never really know exactly what will cross the finish line.

This lovely quilt top sent in by Kristin and I quilted it up when I had some open time.  She also sent in the pieced backing.  I already have this one in the pile to go to the hospital in the next delivery.

When we receive panels, I tend to put them in a pile until I can find time to match them with a block drive or one of the elves decides to take it and design something around it.  I relieved this panel needed nothing but quilting and a trim. Easy Peasy!!

This is another quilt top and backing sent in by Kristin.  She is a huge donor, and we appreciate all the work she does for us.  Lucky for both of us, we have been able to find ways to get the product between us so freight has not been an issue.

I finally sewed up another Jewel Box quilt top.  I still have stacks of these blocks just waiting for my attention.  I did send a few stacks of these blocks out to be sewn too.  I would like to get these all completed!  This quilt is the 16th one completed from the 2024 summer block drive.  

I really love the purple and turquoise together.

That is it right now.  But I received a nice handful of quilts from some longarmers so I should be able to share those soon.  I just need to get them labeled and photographed!

The next block drive has been released.  It is an easy one using just low volume fabrics.  You can read more about it in this post.  So I hope you are able to dig out those scraps and make a few blocks.

Enjoy the rest of your week!

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