Tuesday, 5 February 2013

Pay It Forward of a Different Kind

A few weeks ago the always lovely Judith helped me out by sending me some wadding, and in the package she included this lovely charm pack.


I've been having a think about what to make with it, and my mind keeps being drawn back to this quilt that I pinned a little while ago.

Photo from ps i quilt
Rachel sells this pattern.
I am just using a small part of it for inspiration but love, love, love this pattern.

So I got some plain Moda Bella white from my LQS yesterday and today I started making disappearing nine patch (D9P) blocks. Which I then put some sashing between before joining them up. I am loving it so far.


What I thought was that as Judith gifted me with this charm pack I would then pay it forward and use it in my Siblings Together quilt, which these blocks will eventually become. If you are not aware of Siblings Together then it is very well explained here and a very worthy cause. I think these bright colours will make a great quilt for a girl to call her own.

Susan
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37 comments:

  1. Annabella5 February 2013 at 17:22

    Genius idea - you and Jude are such lovelies. I love what you are thinking and this will be perfect for Siblings Together!

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  2. Donna quilts5 February 2013 at 17:33

    Such cheery and bright colors! It will be a wonderful gift for a girl. A very kind and generous gift.

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  3. Archie The Wonder Dog5 February 2013 at 18:08

    You're such a thoughtful pair - this will be perfect for a girl to treasure and feel safe under xx

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  4. SuperMomNoCape5 February 2013 at 18:09

    I have a "Good Morning" charm pack just waiting for a project too. I just love all the Me and My Sister lines of fabric. They are all so bright and cheerful.

    How nice of you to pay it forward by making a quilt out of your charm pack!

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  5. Lucy | Charm About You5 February 2013 at 18:14

    Fantastic! Love your inspiration and the blocks are looking good!

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  6. Charlotte5 February 2013 at 18:15

    love those bright happy fabrics!

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  7. Sew Create It - Jane5 February 2013 at 18:33

    That's a really pretty setting! It's going to be a stunning quilt.

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  8. Di5 February 2013 at 18:36

    Excellent idea. It is going to make a fab girlie quilt. Di x

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  9. cheeky monkey5 February 2013 at 18:39

    The block is adorable! Bright and lovely. Someone will be very happy to get it

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  10. Dianne Neale5 February 2013 at 18:44

    What a lovely block. - clever you!

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  11. Leanne5 February 2013 at 18:57

    It is a lovely and good plan!

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  12. Leanne5 February 2013 at 18:57

    It is a lovely and good plan!

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  13. Indianna5 February 2013 at 18:59

    Lucky number 13, some little girl will absolutely adore this!

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  14. Marit5 February 2013 at 19:01

    Oh, that's a great quilt pattern/idea. I have a layer cake and charm pack of Marmelade that might be destined for something like this. I'm going to see if I can bring a quilt for Siblings Together to retreat in London. Shipping is just too expensive from Norway!

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  15. heart of charnwood5 February 2013 at 19:03

    Great inspiration for kindness, looks fab so far, can't wait to see more! : )

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  16. Susan5 February 2013 at 19:23

    What a lovely idea! And a very pretty one too!

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  17. Katy Cameron5 February 2013 at 19:51

    Oooh, cool effect, and great idea for the final recipients!

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  18. Shay5 February 2013 at 20:47

    I love this pattern. Those colours really pop against the white!

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  19. Erin Quinn5 February 2013 at 20:58

    Beautiful pattern. It's going to be a gorgeous quilt. And I'm sure will be very well loved.
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  20. Catherine5 February 2013 at 21:07

    What a fabulous pattern:your quilt will look great

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  21. Mrs Flying Blind...5 February 2013 at 21:08

    Oh it's going to look great!!

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  22. Fiona @ Poppy Makes5 February 2013 at 21:30

    Oh I love that quilt too! Can't wait to see your version for siblings :)

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  23. Cindy Sharp5 February 2013 at 22:03

    I image a girl named Helen or Emily would like it especially well.

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  24. Marg5 February 2013 at 22:13

    Brilliant idea, and it looks really pretty. A young girl is going to love it.

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  25. QuiltCandy5 February 2013 at 22:37

    This is going to be yet another gorgeous quilt Susan! So simple and elegant and it will make a little girl somewhere very happy
    :-)

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  26. Judith, Belfast5 February 2013 at 22:41

    Oh Susie! What a brilliant idea! It's such a bright and fun collection - perfect for ST! Let me know how much wadding you need for it and I'll donate that to it! Jxo

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  27. Sarah5 February 2013 at 22:49

    Fab idea! I love D9Ps with a little bit of sashing between them. This will be a gorgeous quilt for the Siblings Together project.

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  28. Sophie Belle Designs5 February 2013 at 22:50

    What are you guys like! A fantastic idea and also what a beautiful block. Well done Susan and Judith x

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  29. Sheila5 February 2013 at 22:54

    What a pretty char pack, it will be a delightful quilt for a young 'un, and I love the look that the sashing adds to the DP9 block.x

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  30. mammafairy5 February 2013 at 23:29

    Yes, it is lovely, and I think the idea of using a fine sashing between is pure genius! This will be so pretty when done!

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  31. Poppyprint6 February 2013 at 00:31

    A most excellent idea and great design for siblings together!

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  32. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.com6 February 2013 at 06:52

    This is a perfectly beautiful quilt to donate to Siblings Together.

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  33. Yon Quilting Wife6 February 2013 at 08:49

    What lovely fresh colours.

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  34. Sarah6 February 2013 at 15:12

    Very pretty missy, and I do like the sashing in between.

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  35. Cindy6 February 2013 at 20:35

    pretty pretty! what a great quilt pattern for those prints.

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  36. Nicky7 February 2013 at 00:09

    Fabulous quilt to be - some young lady is going to be very happy!

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  37. Karen7 February 2013 at 20:17

    That's a lovely quilt pattern, I won a layer cake of Laurie Wisbrun's that is crying out to be made into something gorgeous... Your idea of sashing in between the blocks looks great and it's such a worthy cause, well done you :o)

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