donation quilts

A Big Littles Show from Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework

I have finally found a bit of time to sit down and write a blog post. Sorry it has been so long since I have shared some finishes. It is going to be all about small quilts today.

This project came from a local estate sale. In amongst some fabrics were some whole and some partial blocks. I couldn't toss them so I made this little quilt top. It was kind of small so I added a dark blue border. I also added this dark blue backing fabric that Dorothy sent.

It has the words Sweet Dreams on it ...

added by Cynthia Brunz Designs 9 months ago. under donation quilts , finished quilt , flannel , happy blocks , many hands and many hearts , split 4 patch

Oh Scrap! Mixing Scraps with Panels from Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework

I just finished sewing the binding on this fun scrappy quilt.

It is so cute, I had to share it today.

I had a panel that had some fun animals printed on it. They were small but all different sizes. Local quilter Chris used that panel with a bunch of her scraps to create this fun little quilt. No pattern - just adding in bits and bobs of color until a quilt was born.

We put a colorful flannel covered in bugs on the back (thanks Nann) and Laura quilted it up for us. We have a big delivery of kid ...

added by Cynthia Brunz Designs 9 months, 1 week ago. under donation quilts , many hands and many hearts , oh scrap!

Black & White Framed - New Block Drive from Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework

I almost forgot that we release a new block drive the end of November. Lucky for me I had already planned in my mind what the new block was going to be so I just needed to make some samples and whip out the instructions.

This block is super easy and is great for using up some of your scraps. We have never done a drive that used black & white fabrics - so that is what we are going to do.

This block is basically a Happy Block with a 4-patch in the center. For this block, you will need:

2 ...

added by Cynthia Brunz Designs 9 months, 2 weeks ago. under black & white framed , donation quilts , many hands and many hearts

Oh Scrap! : Not my Work from Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework

I have been working on my flannel blocks this past week but I haven't taken any photos. I realized today that not only do I need to get the newsletter out, but I also need to write up the instructions and release the next block drive. So, I am taking an easy way out and sharing someone else's scrappy quilt.

Pam is currently our board secretary. She made a bunch of Tula Pink quilts for her granddaughters. All those quilts generated a lot of scraps. She has been using them to make quilts for Many Hands and Many ...

added by Cynthia Brunz Designs 9 months, 3 weeks ago. under donation quilts , finished quilt , many hands and many hearts , oh scrap!

The Quilts Keep Coming! from Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework

I hope all of you who celebrate, had a nice Thanksgiving. Arthur and I enjoyed a quiet day snuggling on the sofa streaming Stranger Things from the beginning.

It was nice to relax....

Still looking through my older photos finding pictures of quilts I haven't shared yet. This fabulous RWB quilt top came from Joni. I think she also sent in the backing. We have been scouring all the quilt tops we have to get all the patriotic ones done so we can start putting together tops from our RWB block drive. I have volunteers sorting them into color ...

added by Cynthia Brunz Designs 9 months, 3 weeks ago. under donation quilts , finished quilt , many hands and many hearts

Finally, Some Finishes from Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework

Janet and I have both been sick so we haven't had too many chances to take photos. I scoured all my photos and records and discovered some quilts that missed getting posted to the blog.

Time to share a few!

Here is a fun one for the dog lovers. Kristin sent in the quilt top, the backing and the binding. Local quilter Cindy quilted it with loops and little paw prints. If I remember correctly, the backing fabric is flannel, so it is extra cuddly.

Kristin sent in this little cutie also. My guess it is one of those ...

added by Cynthia Brunz Designs 9 months, 3 weeks ago. under donation quilts , finished quilt , many hands and many hearts

Elizabeth's Quilts from Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework

I am WAY behind in posting photos and getting out receipts for items we have received in the mail. My porch has been a busy place in the last few weeks and I haven't done a great job of keeping up.

With our craft sale event and today's board meeting all complete, I am hoping I can get caught up this week. Who knew a tiny quilt nonprofit could grow so quickly!

Elizabeth has been a donor of ours for quite some time. She has also been a great mentor to me because she has been on a ...

added by Cynthia Brunz Designs 10 months, 1 week ago. under donation quilts , finished quilt , many hands and many hearts

Oh Scrap! : RWB String from Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework

Finally, the end to a crazy busy week. You can bet I will be spending Sunday napping to catch up on much needed sleep.

We had our craft sale Friday and Saturday. The turn out wasn't great but we still sold quite a few items. What didn't sell will be stored for future sales - we will definitely do something similar again.

I didn't want to miss an Oh Scrap!, so I am just sharing one of the scrappy quilts we finished this week.

Here is a fun Veteran string quilt made from a combination of blocks sent ...

added by Cynthia Brunz Designs 10 months, 1 week ago. under donation quilts , finished quilt , many hands and many hearts , oh scrap! , string quilt

Finally some Finishes from Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework

I have been so busy the last two weeks, I don't think I have shared many finishes. So last night I made time to write a Friday post. And wouldn't you know it, I messed up with my password and Google put me in a time out for four hours. Sigh!

But I am back today with a few photos...

This quilt top was sent in by Janice. Thanks to Holly we had a nice patriotic fabric for the back. Our newest Board Member Bev quilted and bound this one, so it is already for delivery.

Here is ...

added by Cynthia Brunz Designs 10 months, 3 weeks ago. under donation quilts , finished quilt , many hands and many hearts

Colorful Finishes from Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework

There were a number of quilts finished this week. Here are a few I am ready to share. I ran out of labels so I will have to photograph and share the others later.

Kristin sent in this quilt top and backing fabric. The colors in this one are so amazing! It has already been sent out to find its new home.

This colorful 9-patch quilt top was sent in by Rena. We decided it was perfect for this purple plaid fabric sent to us by Kat. It really brought out the purple on the front. I sent this one ...

added by Cynthia Brunz Designs 11 months ago. under donation quilts , finished quilt , many hands and many hearts

Fridays are for Finishes from Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework

I just realized I haven't posted any finishes this week. The newsletter gets released later tonight so I have been focused on getting that done. We are still completing quilts at the rate of about one per day.

I always feel like we are cheating when we make a quilt from just a panel. But this little quilt is so very cute, I am not sorry at all! Kathy sent in this panel and the lovely fabric for the backing. I sent it off to local longarm quilter Terry and she finished it up for us.

This little quilt ...

added by Cynthia Brunz Designs 11 months, 2 weeks ago. under compassion quilts , donation quilts , finished quilt , many hands and many hearts

Some Scrappy Finishes from Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework

This week, a lot of the quilts we finished looked like they were all made from scraps.

It was a fantastic week!

Nann sent in this lovely quilt top made from lots of cross weave plaids. I sent if off to Laura, who quilted and bound it. It took us a whole to find a backing but Barb sent us this pretty fall colored one that looked great.

Here is a quilt made from some of Marci's super scrappy blocks. I love how it has a woven design to it. We made this one a bit smaller than usual ...

added by Cynthia Brunz Designs 1 year ago. under compassion quilts , donation quilts , finished quilt , many hands and many hearts

Whole Lot of Pink from Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework

The heart quilts are slowly getting put together. Some of these are going to be used for a secret project. It is only secret because I just haven't been able to tell you about it.

I really love how these are turning out. You guys did a great job with the low volume blocks. This one is the third one we have completed. Board Member Pam actually pieced this quilt top for us. Thanks to Jenny, we had the perfect pink backing - it has tiny loops and little hearts.

We are still working through some flannel squares we received ...

added by Cynthia Brunz Designs 1 year ago. under compassion quilts , donation quilts , finished quilt , heart block , many hands and many hearts

Color Block Stars - New Block Drive from Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework

August is coming to an end and that means it is time for a new block drive for Many Hands and Many Hearts. We are going with monochromatic blocks this drive. So every block will just be one color with white. This will be our first star block!

For each block, you will need:

3.5" Colored squares QTY = 15

3.5" White square QTY = 1

2" White squares QTY = 8

Here is how I made my block...

First I laid out my 3.5" squares in a layout I liked. It is okay to use batiks, solids, or a ...

added by Cynthia Brunz Designs 1 year ago. under color block stars , compassion quilts , donation quilts , many hands and many hearts

Some Friday Finishes from Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework

Earlier this week, I shared some small quilts that were completed.

Today, I have a few finishes that are larger.

Earlier this year, I sent Jeanine a few pre-cuts we had in inventory and she turned them into quilt tops. She decided on the pattern and supplied the background fabrics. She made this one from a Charm pack. I love how it turned out.

Local Quilter Laura quilted this and sewed up the binding for us.

Whooo loves owls?! Kristin sent us this quilt top and the flannel backing fabric. Laura quilted some lovely hearts on it to finish it ...

added by Cynthia Brunz Designs 1 year, 1 month ago. under compassion quilts , donation quilts , finished quilt , many hands and many hearts

More Fun Finishes from Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework

Janet was finally able to come by so we could take a few photos. These are all photos of quilts where the quilt top was donated and Many Hands and Many Hearts finished the quilt.

We love and appreciate our generous donors!

First up is a quilt for a Veteran. This top was made by Jenny. I really love this design. It is made from 4.5" squares. I think Jenny said the pattern made a REALLY big quilt so she downsized it.

Denice made this bright scrappy quilt top. It might have been paper-pieced. Karyn sent in the peach ...

added by Cynthia Brunz Designs 1 year, 1 month ago. under compassion quilts , donation quilts , many hands and many hearts

More Weekly Finishes from Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework

Even though the temperatures are hot, we are already starting to plan for fall. That means flannel quilts will start to be completed.

I really love this all flannel one. Kristen sent in both the top and the backing. In fact, I think I was able to use some of the batting she sent us on this quilt too. I had a lot of fun quilting it - I loaded it on its side and quilted in some linear swirls and some squiggly lines.

Check out this big beauty. Nann donated the quilt top and the pink backing came from Karen ...

added by Cynthia Brunz Designs 1 year, 1 month ago. under compassion quilts , donation quilts , finished quilt , heart quilt , many hands and many hearts , split 4 patch

Mid Week Finishes from Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework

Cindy sent in this lovely quilt top. I really love the colors - plum and dark mustard.

Cindy also sent in the purple for the backing.

A big thanks to local longarmer Kelly for finishing it up for us.

We just received this finished quilt from Julie. That bubblegum pink sure gives it a vintage vibe.

I always love to see quilts made from one of my patterns. This is one of my Scrap Mixology patterns called Chaser. I love how Sue put her colors together. It is so playful!

Martha sent in the red doggie backing fabric. We added some ...

added by Cynthia Brunz Designs 1 year, 1 month ago. under chaser block , compassion quilts , donation quilts , finished quilt , many hands and many hearts , string quilt

Oh Scrap! : Does this Work? from Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework

There are a lot of things classified as scraps here at Many Hands and Many Hearts. Yes, we have tons of fabric bits piled on lots of surfaces. And we are always looking for new ideas on how to use them. Additionally, we consider orphan blocks, scrappy string blocks (that have no home), UFOs and every other bag of goodies that comes our way "scraps".

Well, one of my jobs is to find ways to get these all into quilts.

Earlier this week, I was digging through my bags and boxes of blocks. Marci always keeps us well stocked with ...

added by Cynthia Brunz Designs 1 year, 1 month ago. under compassion quilts , donation quilts , many hands and many hearts , oh scrap! , string quilt

The last of the Jewel Box Blocks from Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework

Today we share the final quilts from the Jewel Box block drive. I hate to see these go because there are so many ways these blocks can be laid out.

This quilt was the last one to get completed so we used all the blocks that were left. I kind of like the multicolored vibe it has. On the back, we used a black/green/blue fabric that Sandy sent us. We had to add in a solid to make it large enough. This one will be perfect for a teen.

Purple and green always look great together. Mari and ...

added by Cynthia Brunz Designs 1 year, 2 months ago. under donation quilts , jewel blocks , many hands and many hearts

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