do. Good
Guess what? It's our birthday! do. Good Stitches {a charity bee} is two years old right about now. The Love circle, which launched this time last year, just 10 women wanting to do some good with our passion for quilting, is still going strong...albeit with a lot of new faces. In fact, I just made some blocks today for a quilt led by Deborah (littlemamaD), who's leading a Love circle quilt for the first time this month.
She asked for "Converging Corners" blocks (designed by Ashley of Film in the Fridge) in red, blue and yellow, with a pop of gray. Her color mosaic is drop dead gorgeous. Yes?
I know! What a way to inspire us all. I guess it's fair to say that the fastest way to my fabricy heart is through color.
Converging Corners is a clever twist on the log cabin block. A cool burst of print emerges where the blocks meet. Smart one that Ashley! And smart of Deborah to use an already-awesome resource! There are so many great quilt tutorials out there and everyone's happy to see them used for a charity quilt. Makes being a "quilter" in do. Good Stitches as easy as you'd like, design-wise.
do. Good Stitches is an international charity quilting bee, managed online through Flickr. We're always growing! It's up to 19 circles (190 members) and always another circle in the works via the wait list. If you're a quilter who enjoys working in a modern style and is ready to participate via Flickr, you can register to join through this form. Quilting to comfort others has a long, long history. It's awesome to see that legacy continue on in the online world!
I don't share these very often, but I am so proud of the quilts our many circles have made. Here are a few finished recently...
Our quilts are donated through all sorts of charities, local and far flung, mainly given to children living through painful situations. But, you know, I also feel sure they touch the lives of many adults who are encouraged beyond words to see that "good" is alive.
There are lots of reasons why people choose to join do. Good Stitches. And they're all good! Personally, I acted out of the quiet urging of my God who wants nothing more than to show His love (which is Himself) to every living thing. That's just my motivation. I certainly don't mean to push it on anyone else. And, I hope you don't mind that I've mentioned it here.
"Now's the time for us to rise
and carry hope and let love shine
and show this world that mercy is alive"
Have you heard that chorus? It's titled "The Church" and touches on what the church is supposed to be. Things rarely go that well, overall, but singing these words on Sunday, a big part of me felt a huge gladness, a gladness to be a part of that movement to carry hope and love and mercy to a world in need. Just a little bit, through do. Good Stitches.
And I'm honored by each of you that joins me!
She asked for "Converging Corners" blocks (designed by Ashley of Film in the Fridge) in red, blue and yellow, with a pop of gray. Her color mosaic is drop dead gorgeous. Yes?
I know! What a way to inspire us all. I guess it's fair to say that the fastest way to my fabricy heart is through color.
Converging Corners is a clever twist on the log cabin block. A cool burst of print emerges where the blocks meet. Smart one that Ashley! And smart of Deborah to use an already-awesome resource! There are so many great quilt tutorials out there and everyone's happy to see them used for a charity quilt. Makes being a "quilter" in do. Good Stitches as easy as you'd like, design-wise.
I don't share these very often, but I am so proud of the quilts our many circles have made. Here are a few finished recently...
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| I Spy Snowball by Joy Circle, quilted by Fiona @ Poppy Makes |
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| Making Links by Cherish Circle, quilted by Handmade Retro |
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| Retro Flowers by Love Circle, quilted by Ara Jane |
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| Hexing Around by Imagine Circle, quilted by A Bright Corner |
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| by Harmony Circle, quilted by Diane {from blank pages} |
Our quilts are donated through all sorts of charities, local and far flung, mainly given to children living through painful situations. But, you know, I also feel sure they touch the lives of many adults who are encouraged beyond words to see that "good" is alive.
There are lots of reasons why people choose to join do. Good Stitches. And they're all good! Personally, I acted out of the quiet urging of my God who wants nothing more than to show His love (which is Himself) to every living thing. That's just my motivation. I certainly don't mean to push it on anyone else. And, I hope you don't mind that I've mentioned it here.
"Now's the time for us to rise
and carry hope and let love shine
and show this world that mercy is alive"
Have you heard that chorus? It's titled "The Church" and touches on what the church is supposed to be. Things rarely go that well, overall, but singing these words on Sunday, a big part of me felt a huge gladness, a gladness to be a part of that movement to carry hope and love and mercy to a world in need. Just a little bit, through do. Good Stitches.
And I'm honored by each of you that joins me!