Block received by Leanne & Blocks for QLD

Leanne has advised that the block for February QBSA has arrived - thanks Leanne, am looking forward to receiving your block too ;-)

Leanne requested a LogCabinBlock with the centre block white, one side in pinks the other side in aqua blues.

here is the snippet I posted earlier

and here is the full block

I enjoyed making this block so much, I made up some more for Quilts for Queensland

here are some wonky log cabin blocks

more purples

and some greens ;-)

I love making log cabin blocks ;-)

keep a look out for my next post on the progress of the black & white & red log cabin quilt for my bed ;-)

QLD Flood Auctions - congratulations to the winners!

MY TOTAL RAISED:  $165
Thank you all so much for your generosity ;-)




Zippered Purse #1 - owl with pink polka dot lining - WINNER - Jody $35

 

Gathered Clutch #1 - burgandy stripes & dots - WINNER - Merry $15

 

Gathered Clutch #2 - burgundy dots & stripes - WINNER - Kira $20



Gathered Clutch #3 - soft pink & cream - WINNER - Susie $20



Gathered Clutch #4 - black & white floral - WINNER - Toni Hill $15




Gathered Clutch #5 - black & off-white dots - WINNER - Kira $20



Baby Quilt/Blanket - WINNER - Lisamaree82 $40

What to do next?

1. Make your donation to Premier's Flood Relief Appeal
2. send me details/proof of payment and postal address via email.
3. I will email you when your item has been posted.

QLD Flood Appeal - My Auctions - NOW CLOSED

AUCTIONS HAVE CLOSED - Winners will be notified shortly

TOTAL BIDS SO FAR:  $165
Thank you so much for your generosity ;-)


I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank everyone for their generosity. If what I have on offer does not appeal to you, then have a look at all the other auctions at Make it perfect (the full list will be updated each morning) and hopefully, you will find something that does.



Here is a collection of handmade make-up purses and one Baby Quilt/Blanket made of 100% cotton and come from a pet free & smoke free home. 

PLEASE NOTE: The following photographs show the actual individual items for sale, however, in the case of the make up purses, a different colour combination could be requested – just leave a comment suggesting a colour scheme and I will do my best ;-)  Unless otherwise noted, the strip on the front indicates the lining colour.

Purse Details:

Gathered Clutch Purse/Zippered Purse measures approx 21cm x 12.5cm (8" x 5")

Tissue holder measures approx 12.5cm x 8cm (5" x 3 1/4")

(to hold travel size tissues)


Gathered Clutch purses were made using a Tutorial from Noodlehead HERE but have no divider pockets on the inside.
 


Zippered Purse #1 - owl with pink polka dot lining - CURRENT BID $35 - Jody

 

Gathered Clutch #1 - burgandy stripes & dots - CURRENT BID $15 - Merry

 

Gathered Clutch #2 - burgundy dots & stripes - CURRENT BID $20 - Kira



Gathered Clutch #3 - soft pink & cream - CURRENT BID $20 - Susie



Gathered Clutch #4 - black & white floral - CURRENT BID $15 - Toni Hill




Gathered Clutch #5 - black & off-white dots - CURRENT BID $20 - Kira



Included with Gathered Clutch #5 - tissue holder

Baby Quilt/Blanket - CURRENT BID $40 - Lisamaree82

Made with 100% cotton and Cotton batting

Measures 76cm x 94cm (30" x 37")

(see separate blog post for detailed quilt photos)


Here is how it works…
1. Bidding for your preferred item will start at AUD$8.00 per item.
2. Place your bid by leaving a comment on THIS POST with the item number & amount you are bidding. I must have some way of contacting you – if there is no way to contact you, your bid will be removed.  If you are a noreply blogger, please leave an email address.
3. I will cover postage within Australia. International bidders are welcome, however, they will be requested to cover postage which can be advised prior to bidding, once destination known.
4. The Auction will start NOW and will END Tuesday, 25th January 9:00 AM(Adelaide time).
5. I will notify the winner at closing.
6. Winner will pay direct to Premier's Flood Relief Appeal
7. Once proof of payment has been received the item will be posted.
8. In the case of an international purchase, item will be posted once confirmation of payment to Appeal and payment of postage (via Paypal) has been received.


Remember that every single cent goes to those people who need it in Queensland.


If what I have on offer does not appeal to you, then have a look at all the other auctions at Make it perfect (the full list will be updated each morning) and hopefully, you will find something that does.

more QLD Flood relief efforts - wonky log cabins

I had a belated FNSI, and sewed up a storm on Saturday.

I had lots of strips set aside for some reason, so I decided to do something useful with them and have made up some scrappy wonky log cabin blocks.

the blocks made with 2 1/2" strips come together quicker,
but I think I like the 1 1/2" strips best

I will send these off to retro mummy shortly.

This gave me an opportunity to have a practice run before I cut up my black & white and red fabrics for a quilt cover for our bedroom.

I have been a busy little beaver ;-)

with apologies to my two remaining January swap partners SylviaU and Marybeth, I have been busy making up a baby blanket/quilt for the QLD Flood Relief

I had a few scraps left over from my first ever baby quilt and decided to put them to good use.  I wasn't sure I would have enough to make up a complete quilt, but surprise, surprise, I have ;-)

here it is on my design wall (which is really a mattress protector strung up in front of a cupboard)

Here it is ..... all quilted and finished

I am quite pleased with this one ;-)

I made the quilt especially for the QLD Flood Relief effort, hoping to auction it off, and if no bids are received, it will be donated to OzComfortQuilts

I am happy with the way it came together ..........

The quilting is not quite perfect .........

some of the lines are a bit crooked .......

but it was made with love ;-)

My first QAYG square - I have just enough batting left for 3 more squares and will get onto them during the week

I will resume normal programming now, and work on my January blocks ;-)

QLD Flood Appeal – doing my little bit ;-)

I am sure that the majority of people now reading this post are fully aware of the devastation that has been caused by the floods in Queensland. It is mind-blowing to think that 75% of the State has been declared a disaster zone.


If you haven't already been over to see how you can help Gum Tree Designers with their 'New Beginnings' appeal, please visit HERE and read how you can help.

Toni at Make it Perfect has organised a huge on-line auction and all proceeds will be going to the Premier’s Flood Appeal.


For a complete list of auctions that have been set up to raise funds

 Now for my little effort ;-)




I recently listed some gathered clutch purses in my ETSY store with a note that 50% of sales would go towards QLD flood relief. I have decided to withdraw some of those listings and list them here on this blog, as an auction with 100% of the sales to go towards the Premier’s Flood Appeal.


Please see my AUCTIONS post for my individual listings and how it will all work.

I am also in the process of making up some QAYG blocks for Oz Comfort Quilts (tutorial HERE) and am hoping to finish a baby quilt to donate as well.