The designers and craft bloggers of Australia have been amazing and raised an unbelievable amount for the Flood relief effort. I am feeling very bad that I returned to Australia too late to join in with this mammoth effort so I cannot put myself into the ‘together’ up above there. But well done to Toni, her sister and all those involved – especially those of you who bid and purchased.
So, to make up for this (and because I’d like to still do something to contribute) I been thinking and have come up with the following:
you may have noticed a little possum in the photo from my last post? I have finished the 38 Aussie designs for our upcoming Great Aussie Shop Hop just in time for our Nation’s celebrations yesterday..
in the Great Aussie spirit I would like to give away a full transfer pack of all designs to a quilting group, stitching group, friendship group or even an individual who would be happy to make stitched blocks into a finished quilt to raffle for the Flood appeal…
AND I will post one transferred design to the first 38 commenter's along with some thread and fabric - to stitch and post to the chosen quilt group to make up into the quilt. Many hands make light work!
Cottage Garden Threads are sending six skeins of the Hugs ‘n Kisses red thread, and Widebacks Australia will donate some backing fabric for the quilt. I will supply the stitchery backing fabric from here.
We will then raffle the finished quilt and give the resulting funds to the appeal.
So, if you have a few moments to stitch one little block and pop it in the mail (and get to use the new thread) please leave a comment with your snail mail address. If you have a group of friends, or a quilting group who would like to assemble and finish the quilt, please email or leave a comment. (if we get more than one I will have to draw). The group will get a full set of the transfers to do as they wish with also.
to all of our stitching and blogging friends who are affected by the floods, please know we are thinking of you and doing our best to help in any way we can.
over to you,
hugs, Helen
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Posted by: beksErak | February 14, 2012 at 08:00 PM
Hi Helen,
I have only just read this but if you need any more blocks stitched I belong to a quilting group and I am sure all the girls would love to do some stitching for you. If you would like to send enough to make up a whole quilt I will be happy to get those done for you. We could probably also piece the quilt together for you and I could ask my friend if she could quilt it on her big quilting machine for you. My home address is 3 Silky Vale, HALLS HEAD WA 6210. I am happy to do what ever you need to be done.
Posted by: Denise Barrett | February 11, 2011 at 11:37 PM
I would have loved to help, but live overseas. What a very good and creative way to help the victims in Queensland, who are yet having other bad experiences. Incredible.
Posted by: simone | February 03, 2011 at 07:34 PM
I am a bit slow in getting to read this post, I suppose all the patterns are gone. I would do one if they are still available. Good work girls you are what makes us True Blue Aussies.
True Blue .
Posted by: Margaret | February 02, 2011 at 07:23 PM
I will stitch a few blocks if you want. Please let me know
Cheers Geniene
Posted by: Geniene Barbour | February 02, 2011 at 10:59 AM
I would be very happy to stitch a block to help this terrific project.
Posted by: Bessie Grahmann | February 01, 2011 at 02:10 PM
I can stitch a couple of blocks, Helen. Will send you my address via email.
Posted by: SandyG | February 01, 2011 at 11:45 AM
hi helen i see you have plenty of people but i would gladly do a few blocks for you. judy
Posted by: judy | February 01, 2011 at 10:31 AM
Hi Helne,
You already have more than enough comments but what you designers are doing is fantabulous! I have seen some of the auctions - which are great - but this is better for someone in my position in that I have a few spare hours that I enjoy spending stitching. How about doing 2 quilts - you have enough stitchers? Just a thought.
Keep smiling, Heather ( New Zealand)
Posted by: Heather Tcuker | January 31, 2011 at 07:52 AM
I think I counted more than 38 comments but if any pull out, I'd love to be in it.
Posted by: Wendy | January 30, 2011 at 09:30 PM
Would love to stitch one of these for you if you still need it
Posted by: Dee | January 30, 2011 at 02:18 PM
I would love to stitch a block. I live on the other side of the world, but if I can be at any help...
Carolina in Sweden
Posted by: Carolina H | January 29, 2011 at 06:57 PM
Hi Helen, I would love to stitch a block or two. I have just finished all my blocks for Nice People Nice things and am looking for another stitching project. I will email you my snail mail address.
Posted by: Shirley Keating | January 29, 2011 at 11:58 AM
Hi Helen. I would love to help. i too will email my snail mail address to you! Louise
Posted by: Louise Brown-Thomas | January 29, 2011 at 10:40 AM
If you have any blocks left I would love to stitch one. Will send you an e-mail with my address.
Posted by: Noela | January 29, 2011 at 09:10 AM
Hi Helen, I would love to help out. Am making some quilts for the Flood Appeal but have time at night to stitch as well. Address is PO Box 79, Crows Nest 4355 Qld. Live on a farm, love the bush theme.
Posted by: Chriss | January 29, 2011 at 09:01 AM
My heart and hands are willing to help, I'd be thrilled to contribute. I am amazed at the postive responses and find it so encouraging to see people rise to the trouble others are suffering.
Posted by: grace | January 29, 2011 at 07:31 AM
I agree with your assumption.
Posted by: janeyquiel | January 29, 2011 at 02:12 AM
Helen,
I would love to stitch a block for you. It is a great thing you are doing and I would be pleased to help. PLease let me know how to get my snail mail address to you.
Denniele in Missouri, USA
Posted by: Denniele Bohannon | January 29, 2011 at 12:42 AM
I would love to help out by stitching a block for the quilt. This would be a way I can help out in a practical way. My hobby is hand embroidery and have been doing it for many years, just love it. I hope I get picked to help out in this way.....Linds
Posted by: Linda Jeffree | January 28, 2011 at 09:17 PM
Hi Helen, I am happy to do a block or the blocks as a contribution. Would be lovely to see your creativity coming to life. My new address is 6 Shaw Mews, Leda WA 6170. Am happy to donate time and money to the cause, especially as I have been apart of the queensland community for the last 12 years. Hugs, Jackie Jackson
Posted by: Jackie Jackson | January 28, 2011 at 05:41 PM
Hi Helen I will be happy to stitch a block for you if you have any left I will email you my addy hugs Beth
Posted by: Beth | January 28, 2011 at 01:41 PM
Oh, Helen, what a marvelous idea! How can I help?
Joan Anderson in South Dakota, USA
Posted by: Joan Anderson | January 28, 2011 at 12:32 PM
hi Helen yes I would love to stitch a block as well Cheryl
Posted by: Cheryl | January 28, 2011 at 10:49 AM
Good morning Helen, I am happy to stitch a block for you. I am so enjoying stitching your Life is Beautiful quilt stitcheries, such apt sentiments. So I am ready with needle if needed to help others.
Posted by: Susan Adams | January 28, 2011 at 10:29 AM
What a lovely idea. I am happy to stitch a block!
Posted by: Jan Gartlan | January 28, 2011 at 10:06 AM
Hi Helen, I would be happy to stitch a block. If you still have any left. I can email you my mailing address.
Nicky
Posted by: Nicky | January 28, 2011 at 09:52 AM
I am happy to stitch a block too
53 Jubilee Rd Youngtown Tas 7249
Posted by: Tanya Murray | January 28, 2011 at 07:42 AM
I'd love to help, but living in the US, by the time I got the block, stitched it and sent it back, it would probably be too late. A suggestion to any of your readers who are in a similar situation. Many shops are doing kits. I recently bought 3 and had the shop owner give them out. That way I was able to help and not have to worry about whether my package arrived timely.
Posted by: SuzK | January 28, 2011 at 02:38 AM
I am ready to stitch anyone of your creation to help victims of the Australian floods.
Best regards,
Françoise
Posted by: Sweetoo | January 28, 2011 at 02:11 AM
Hi! I would love to stitch a block for this quilt. It is a lovely idea and it is true that many hands make light work. I live in Western Australia and my heart goes out to those affected by the floods. I will email you my address. Thanks!
Posted by: Renae A | January 28, 2011 at 01:40 AM
I would love to stitch a block Helen. I will email you my address. It would be nice to help and all I have to offer is my time. What a wonderful project to be a part of.
Posted by: Ruth B | January 28, 2011 at 01:08 AM
I am a first time visitor to your lovely blog (I've been blog surfing tonight!)and will be returning often :-)
I would be very happy to stitch one block for this quilt project, if you still have any left to distribute! So many of your readers have offered to do more than one. Like Angela, I would also like to purchase the complete pack for myself if that is possible.
Posted by: Gina E. | January 28, 2011 at 12:44 AM
Hi Helen, I'm from Michigan, USA and if I can help, I'd love to. I'm retired and love to stitch. Please visit my blog. I'll be sending you an email. Hugs from Michigan:)
http://quiltnqueen.blogspot.com/.
Posted by: Pauline | January 28, 2011 at 12:14 AM
Congratulations to all who won the auctions and raffles and what wonderful designers we have to make such lovely donations of their handwork. I would love to do a little stitching and will send you my address.
Posted by: Sharon R | January 27, 2011 at 11:49 PM
HI Helen, Just posted about this in hope to get more people. I am happy to do a block - please can I have the one with the least stitching so I actually complete in time!
Posted by: Sarah | January 27, 2011 at 11:01 PM
I'd Love to help send up a few a few of the girls will help Debbie in Cairns
Posted by: Debbie Arnold | January 27, 2011 at 10:54 PM
I would love to stitch a block or 2 on your behalf. I will email you my address.
Posted by: Kate | January 27, 2011 at 10:30 PM
Forgot to say that I can also donate some fabric for the group to assist with the raffle quilt
Posted by: Nay from Nays Place | January 27, 2011 at 10:10 PM
As a member of Waikerie Piecemakers I would like to offer my services and I know other members will help - what a lovely idea and one that we can assist in - living on the river in SA we are waiting for the waters to come down river and we to might be flooded but not to the extent of Qld, NSW and Vic.
Posted by: Nay from Nays Place | January 27, 2011 at 10:07 PM
Would love to stitch a block to help Will email address
Posted by: Karen Muller | January 27, 2011 at 10:07 PM
Helen...
I am happy to do one... I will send you my address.
Sandyn
P.S. How long do we have to make it up.. just wondering.
Posted by: SandyN | January 27, 2011 at 09:29 PM
What a great idea. I love stitching and I would love to stitch a block!
Posted by: Willeke | January 27, 2011 at 07:44 PM
Helen,it would be such an honour to be able to contribute to this cause. I can certainly stitch a couple of blocks.
Karen
Posted by: Karen Rojahn | January 27, 2011 at 07:25 PM
Hi Helen,
I would be very happy to stitch a block. I will email you my address. Regards, Anne
Posted by: Anne | January 27, 2011 at 07:18 PM
Helen, what a lovely idea - I'd be happy to help too! Thanks,
Posted by: Melissa | January 27, 2011 at 07:14 PM
Helen, I would love to stitch some blocks for you - I've been so sad that my finances don't allow me to do much, and wishing I could do more than simply pray. Just let me know if you can use me.
Posted by: Allie | January 27, 2011 at 07:08 PM
I'm hosting a quiltgroup in the Netherlands, and we are all fan of your designs. I'm seeing them tomorrow and tell them about your lovely idea. I'm sure they are happy to help too!
Posted by: Sabine (The Netherlands) | January 27, 2011 at 06:57 PM
Helen I would love to stitch a block or two ... I would also offer my services as a longarm quilter and quilt the finished quilt free of charge. Let me know if you are interested. Cheers Jane Monk (Purrfectlyquilted.com)
Posted by: Jane Monk | January 27, 2011 at 06:35 PM
I would be more than happy to stitch one or more blocks to be made into a quilt.
What a great idea. This would definitely be something I could manage easily.
Posted by: marina | January 27, 2011 at 06:23 PM
Hi, I am happy to stitch a block for you, will email you with my snail mail address. Cheers, Karan
Posted by: Karan L | January 27, 2011 at 05:31 PM
Happy to help. You know where to find me! :)
Posted by: Belinda Shreeve | January 27, 2011 at 05:26 PM
Too bad I live overseas, I'd love to do something to help in some small way. Thinking good thoughts for all of you, in all parts of the country.
Posted by: greetingarts | January 27, 2011 at 05:24 PM
I love stitching, and I love the look of these patterns, I have not been to a quilting group for about three years now due to ill health but would love to buy a pack from you if you could let me know how.
Posted by: Angela Campbell | January 27, 2011 at 04:20 PM
I think what you are doing is wonderful, but bad as the Queensland floods were, other parts have also suffered, parts of NSW and Victoria have also lost everything in the floods. Yet they don't get a mention, and even though the government have received so much donated money from everywhere they are going to put a flood levy tax on us all. NOT FAIR.
Posted by: Angela Campbell | January 27, 2011 at 04:17 PM