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Friday, May 27

Hands2Help 2016 & Vera's Darth Vader Mini Quilt

More often than not, when we think of giving a quilt to someone, we see it as a tangible representation of caring for that person.  Whether it be for a loved one or a stranger, a quilt is meant to provide comfort and a sense of being loved.  Quilts given in times of hardship not only fulfill practical needs, but spiritual ones as well.  

For six years now, Sarah (Confessions of a Fabric Addict) has organized the Hands2Help Charity Quilt Challenge.  Hands2Help is a chance to take part in making and gifting quilts to people who are going through very hard times. It is also a chance to help build community, both within Quilting Blogland and through the charities chosen.  H2H attracted more than 100 quilters this year, many of whom made more than one quilt! 


I want to say a BIG THANK YOU to Sarah for all she does.  She puts together a few solid months of fun for H2H participants, with tutorials, patterns, and prizes too.  This is on top of her own very busy charity quilting activities.  You just have to check out Sarah's Big Project this year!  She is so inspiring!

  
This year I'm sending my H2H quilt to Em's Happy Chemo charity.  I had to do a little disappearing act (aka stay off the computer) in order to just barely squeak in with a finish in time!  I'm linking up with the final Hands2Help Linky Party and also with Heidi's One Monthly Goal party.  

I've been calling this quilt "Sedimentary Lifestyle", but of course did not label it as such.  It reminds me of looking at layers of rock on canyon walls.


"Sedimentary Lifestyle"

It started when I bought a pack of 2.5" strips, because I loved the colors and I had always wanted to try making a jelly roll race quilt.  I originally planned to add a brown outer border, but ended up preferring the quilt without a border.  


Marcus Fabrics Strip It Pack - Earth

I used Superior Threads King Tut variegated thread #911 Flower Pot to quilt wavy lines across the width of the quilt with a dual feed foot.  I've been getting a bit better at it.  I'm hoping to someday achieve Lorna's style of organic wavy line quilting.   Practice makes perfect!  I have also been learning to freemotion quilt, but found out that too much FMQ makes me motion sick, so will save that for smaller projects.  


King Tut #911 - variegated thread

Just before I popped the quilt into the wash so it will be all poofy and clean for Happy Chemo, I tried a photo of it all rolled up.  You can see the Kim Diehl fabric backing and get a better idea of what the quilting looked like.






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I won a giveaway!

As many of you know, all this month I've been holding the Crafted Appliqué: New Possibilities Blog Hop, in celebration of my new book's publication.  If you haven't checked out the blog hop posts, I hope you will! (Just click on the above link for the schedule.)  The hop has been so much fun and you will be amazed by all the creativity!  Plus there are lots of chances to win copies of the book and other fun prizes too! 

So... what did I win?  Well 2 months ago, before this blog hop began, I had the happy surprise of finding a package of goodies in the mail.  I was the lucky winner of a giveaway from Vera, on her blog, Negligent Style!  She made a wonderful mini quilt featuring Darth Vader.  She very cleverly placed him at the center of a brilliant three-circle color wheel. (You can click on the photo and it will enlarge.) I've always loved Vera's style; especially how she uses bright colors against grey!  She also sent me a sweet child's colored card and a fat quarter of a really cute sewing themed fabric.  Thank you so much Vera!  
  


Vera's Giveaway - Darth Vader Mini Quilt

Have a Happy Memorial Day weekend if you are here in the U.S.!
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Usually, I make it a goal to reply to and reciprocate all comments.  I really love it when you take the time to stop and chat.  This month, with the Blog Hop and multiple giveaways in progress, I hope you will understand if I don't manage to keep up.  

27 comments:

  1. That is a lovely quilt you have ade. I a yet to donate a quilt to charity, but I think it is a really special kind of way of giving.

    Lucky you with the prize, too. Vera has a unique style and she's great with colours, too.

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  2. Super fabric choices, wavy lines, King Tut ( one of my favourites), and what gifts .This quilt will be so treasured.

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  3. Vera's work is so stunning! Congratulations on the win. And on the finish for Hands2Help; what an awesome thing that Sarah sets up and runs each year.

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  4. Beautiful quilt, beautiful quilting, and the perfect name! Thanks so much for participating in H2H this year - I know it's a busy time for you right now!

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  5. Your quilt is beautiful Lara and I love the wavy line quilting! Congratulations on your win too! Hope you have a lovely weekend! Christine x

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  6. Oh Lara! What a beautiful quilt! I just love the name you've given it, too :) congrats on a super sweet win!!

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  7. You made a beautiful quilt, Lara. I think you are right to not add a border on that one. Congratulations on your win!

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  8. And a big thank you to you too...Your quilt is lovely - those colors just sing together.
    It is time that you won something...cause you give so generously to others. I know, first hand :-)My heart overflows with joy and gratitude.
    Hugs,
    Preeti.

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  9. Your H2H Charity Quilt looks soooo cuddly and soft and comforting!! I know it will envelope some person and give them so much quilty love , every time they curl up in it!
    Lucky you for winning a project made by Vera!!
    Susie

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  10. That is a beautiful jelly roll quilt. I love the blocks scattered throughout. The colors are fabulous.

    Congratulations on your nice win. That is a great mini!

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  11. Your jelly roll race quilt may be my favorite, & the name, Sedimentary Lifestyle, is well suited to the calming colorway. Great quilting for it to, I love the texture those wavy lines produce.
    Congrats on your win too! Lucky you to receive a quilt by Vera!

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  12. I love everything about your quilt for Happy Chemo. Both the colors and quilting choices are very relaxing. It will be a great quilt for someone to snuggle up with. And congrats on your giveaway win. Love the tiny Darth Vader :)

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  13. The wavy quilting is perfect for this quilt, love it.You mini surprise is great it would be a big hit in my family that's for sure!

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  14. What a great finish for a great cause. I'm hoping next year I am better so I can participate too :) I think your wavy lines look great. Someday I hope mine look like Lorna's too! I really love your winnings, congrats!

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  15. Congratulations on your win: Darth Vader looks cute (didn'tk know such a thing was possible!) I love the colours in your quilt too - and your working title :-). Your quilting looks pretty good to me

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  16. I am way behind on my blog reading, having been on vacation. It is so nice to be back and catch up on all your news, especially this gorgeous quilt. Hope you're having a lovely weekend, dear Lara.
    Amalia
    xo

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  17. Beautiful quilt! I really like how the design allows the fabrics to shine.

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  18. I like the calming colors in your quilt! Good choice! Thank you for for your kind words! I'm glad you like it :)

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  19. Mmmm...I love the wavy line quilting with the straight lines of the strips. I think you have achieved Lorna status! This quilt is just so calming to look at that I just know it will be appreciated by someone undergoing treatment. I bet it feels wonderful, too!

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  20. I love your H2H quilt, Lara, and the name you gave it. The wavy line quilting looks great. Congrats on the giveaway win! What a cool Darth Vader quiltie!

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  21. What a cool win! Don't you just love one-of-a-kind quilts?!? And way to go on making a H2H quilt - I love the colors you used. By the way - I just ordered your book from you and can't wait to play with it :*)

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  22. Vera's work is always so stunning, I haven't been over to visit her in ages, I will have to check out what she has been up to as well.

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  23. Beautiful colours in your jelly roll quilt - it does look very sedimentary! I love the mini - DV face is brilliant in the centre!

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  24. It is a really beautiful quilt, Lara, and for such a wonderful cause! The quilt reminds me very much of the colourful strata of canyon walls. The colours are so earthy. I love this finish! I have only used King Tut thread for one project, and I really liked the thread. I will make a note of the colour you used on this quilt, it's perfect. So great for you to win the giveaway! Enjoy!!

    -Soma xx

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  25. I love your comparison to a rock wall. The blocks between each jelly roll really pull the design together. This will be much-appreciated by H2H.

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  26. The sedimentary rock quilt is beautiful. I love jelly roll race quilts.

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  27. I love your Sedimentary quilt!! I have yet to make a jelly roll race quilt, but your quilt is inspiring!! Gorgeous!!! Hugs, H in Healdsburg

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