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Hands2Help - Meet Guest Blogger Joy @ The Joyful Quilter from Confessions of a Fabric Addict

Hi, all!

Sunday means another Hands2Help post, and this week we are welcoming guest blogger Joy from The Joyful Quilter! Joy is definitely joyful, and her delightful blog is great evidence of that. Stop by and visit her - I guarantee you won't be disappointed. Today she will be sharing a bit of her love for charity quilting and how she worked to meet needs that came to her attention, so I will turn the blog over to her now!

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Welcome to my GUEST BLOGGER post for Sarah @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict's 2021 Hand2Help Charity Quilt Challenge!! I ...

added by The Joyful Quilter 3 years ago. under guest blogger , h2h , hands2help

Can I Get a Whoop Whoop? Lots of Beautiful H2H Quilts! from Confessions of a Fabric Addict

Hi, all!

It's a beautiful spring Friday, and we all know what that means - it's time for us to get our whoop whoop on! I've got something a little different this week - I'll be sharing the non-blogging H2H participants' quilt progress, which is definitely something worth whooping about! So let's get started....

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These two quilts were made by Linda C., and will be going to Quilty Hugs for Happy Chemo...

These two were made by Dee F. for Little Lambs and Quilty Hugs for Happy Chemo, respectively.

These three are from Stephanie in Western Australia ...

added by Sarah Craig 3 years ago. under h2h , hands2help , hometown heroes , whoop-whoop

Hands2Help - Meet Guest Blogger Carole With A Hometown Heroes Idea! from Confessions of a Fabric Addict

Hi, all!

It's time for another Hands2Help post, and this week our guest blogger is Carole, who blogs at From My Carolina Home. Carole designs beautiful quilts and hosts mystery quilt-alongs for her designs, which are always named for dances. Her current mystery is the Pachanga, which always makes me think of Dirty Dancing - how about you?

This week Carole has a great suggestion and tutorial for our Hometown Heroes project, so let's get started!

Oh, and don't forget - this is a check-in week, so if you've got some progress to share, you can link up ...

added by Carole @ From My Carolina Home 3 years ago. under guest blogger , h2h , hands2help , pillows , tutorial

Hands2Help - Meet Guest Blogger Susan and her Stained Glass Tutorial! from Confessions of a Fabric Addict

Hi, all!

Welcome to the first guest blogger post of Hands2Help 2021! This week I'm pleased to welcome Susan, of Stitched by Susan. Susan quilts beautifully with her long arm, and is also generous in sharing her knowledge and skills via the internet. AND she has a beautiful quilt tutorial to share with us today! Ever a scrappy quilter, she has come up with a design that is a perfect scrap buster, and she shows it in several different color ways to show you just how versatile the pattern is. So without further ado, I'll turn the blog ...

added by Stitched by Susan 3 years ago. under guest blogger , h2h , hands2help , tutorial

Hands2Help - Meet the Sponsors! from Confessions of a Fabric Addict

Hi, all!

I hope you're enjoying the Challenge so far! Maybe you've started on your quilts, maybe not - everyone works at a different pace - so it's all good! Today we're going to meet the sponsors who have contributed some lovely things to thank all of you wonderful quilters for participating in the Challenge….

First, let's meet the corporate sponsors.

C&T Publishing is providing a coupon for each participant for 25% off a purchase. They have loads of fabulous books - I'd have a hard time choosing!

Amy Smart, who blogs at Diary of a ...

added by Sarah Craig 3 years ago. under giveaway , h2h , hands2help , sponsors

Hands2Help - Giveaway Winners, and Tips, Tutorials, and Tasty Things! from Confessions of a Fabric Addict

Hi, all!

Wow do you all rock!!! As of the time I'm writing this post, 242 people have already signed up for the Challenge!!! That is AMAZING! Now, if you're just now seeing this, it's not too late to sign up, and there's still lots of giveaway goodies to be had at the end of the Challenge - so in the theory of "better late than never", hop over here, read about the Challenge, then if it appeals to you, sign up and join in the fun!

And, as promised, there's a giveaway drawing for those ...

added by Sarah Craig 3 years, 1 month ago. under h2h , hands2help , recipes , tips , tutorials

The Hands2Help Comfort Quilt Challenge 2021 Begins!!! from Confessions of a Fabric Addict

"What does love look like?

It has the hands to help others.

It has the feet to hasten to the poor and needy.

It has eyes to see misery and want.

It has the ears to hear the sighs and sorrows of men.

That is what love looks like."

Hi, all!

Things are all falling into place for this year's Hands2Help Comfort Quilt Challenge! I'm so excited to get this started!

2021 represents the eleventh year of the Hands2Help Comfort Quilt Challenge! We've had an amazing ten years...

2011: 47 quilters made 60 quilts

2012: 55 quilters ...

added by Sarah Craig 3 years, 1 month ago. under challenges , giveaway , hands2help

I May Have A Scrap Problem... And I Bet You Do Too! from Confessions of a Fabric Addict

Hi, all!

It has been a busy busy week here, and only promises to get busier! I'm working on three memory quilts, and the customer has also commissioned two t-shirt quilts after that; another customer wants one t-shirt quilt by late February; and I just got another commission for two t-shirt quilts by April and June. Whew! All that on top of doing the administrative work for this year's Hands2Help Challenge and prepping for this year's tutorial series, String Therapy.

All that to say, this week I am tapped out as far as scrappy sewing. Of course ...

added by Sarah Craig 3 years, 2 months ago. under h2h , hands2help , i may have a scrap problem

Make-A-List Monday - Slowly Getting Back to Normal... from Confessions of a Fabric Addict

Hi, all!

Last week flew by, didn't it? But I got lots and lots done and I'm finally starting to feel like things are beginning to get back to normal, just a little bit. Are you starting to feel that way too, or are things still out of whack for you?

Strange things happened last week - like my missing batting (ordered on May 9th!) finally turning up!

I won't bore you with the whole story, but suffice it to say I won't be ordering again from Joann.com any time soon! I'm mainly just glad ...

added by Sarah Craig 3 years, 10 months ago. under face masks , h2h , hands2help , kwandi quilting , make-a-list , t-shirt quilt

Make-A-List Monday - Lots To Do This Week! from Confessions of a Fabric Addict

Hi, all!

It's Monday after the end of this year's Hands2Help Comfort Quilt Challenge, and I'm STILL counting quilts! It is wonderful to keep seeing emails pop up in my inbox with more and more quilts - so keep them coming! Here are the ones I've received pictures of since I wrote Sunday's post...

Laura K. made these two, plus six more, that were all sent to Little Lambs of Utah....

Mary O. just sent me a picture of her happy quilt, which will be going to Quilts of Compassion...

Selina K. sent these two tops ...

added by Sarah Craig 3 years, 10 months ago. under h2h , hands2help , make-a-list

Hands2Help 2020 - Do You Want to Know??? from Confessions of a Fabric Addict

Hi, all!

Well, we've reached the final Sunday of this year's Hands2Help Comfort Quilt Challenge! I have to say, you all have really risen to the challenge in this strangest of all years - but I'm going to make you wait just a bit for the final numbers.

First I want to show you some more quilt pictures that came in yesterday from Linda Miller, who served as our Canada point person a couple of years ago. I've been pleased to see that many of you have supported Victoria Quilts Canada this year, and I know it ...

added by Sarah Craig 3 years, 10 months ago. under h2h , hands2help

Can I Get A Whoop Whoop? More H2H Quilts!!! from Confessions of a Fabric Addict

Hi, all!

Friday has rolled around once again, and we all know what that means - it's time for us to get our whoop whoop on! I'm going to be sharing some quilts made by wonderful non-blogger participants of Hands2Help 2020 and I'm excited - so let's get started!

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I love seeing the wide variety of quilts that are made as part of Hands2Help each year, and also the increasing number of non-bloggers who join in! So it's my honor and privilege to share some of their quilts with you today.

Amanda R. sent these two quilts ...

added by Sarah Craig 3 years, 10 months ago. under h2h , hands2help , whoop-whoop

Hands2Help 2020 Donation Quilts from Busy Hands Quilts

Four donation quilts are headed to Quilty Hugs for Happy Chemo, coordinated by Aunt Em's Quilts. The Hands2Help quilt drive is coordinated by Sarah at Confessions of a Fabric Addict.

Follow Busy Hands Quilts!

added by Myra @ Busy Hands Quilts 3 years, 10 months ago. under busy hands quilts , hands2help

2020 Hands To Help, Friendship Crumbs Quilt from Baby Boomer Quilting Bee

The 2020 Hands2Help Comfort Quilt Challenge has wrapped up another year. This is the 10th year I have participated and I am so honored to be part of this group, especially in a challenging year.

Using a variety of 6" square (finished size) Crumb Blocks, scrappy backgrounds and four sets of HSTs in Orange, Teal, Purple and Gold creating a secondary design of the Friendship Stars.

Close up of the quilting .... a simple swirl.

Partial view, the quilt finished at 54" X 78".

Thanks to Sarah, Confessions of a Fabric Addict for hosting this event once again. This quilt, called ...

added by Jamie Janow Elfert 3 years, 10 months ago. under confessions of a fabric addict , friendship crumbs quilt , hands2help

Hands2Help 2020 - It's Time To Link Up!! from Confessions of a Fabric Addict

Hi, all!

Well, in the weirdest year ever, we have finally reached the final week of the Hands2Help Comfort Quilt Challenge 2020! And now it's time for you to link up your quilts and show the world a lot of love in action!! I am so excited to see all of your beautiful quilts and I know the recipients will be overjoyed.

But before you link up, take a look at some of the lovely quilt pictures that have been sent to me in the past few weeks. These folks don't have a blog or had trouble linking ...

added by Sarah Craig 3 years, 11 months ago. under charity quilting , h2h , hands2help

Hands2Help 2020 - Our Final Guest Blogger! from Confessions of a Fabric Addict

Hi, all!

I hope you are all having a fabulous Memorial Day weekend! Please keep social distancing in mind while you are celebrating this weekend and stay safe - but I hope, like me, you are enjoying lots of beautiful weather, grilling and family time.

Today we are welcoming our final guest blogger, Kathy Bruckman. You may already be familiar with her blog, Kathy's Kwilts and More - always a fun place to visit! Kathy loves blog hops and sharing her creations - and today, despite being in the middle of a remodel at her house, she has a tutorial for ...

added by Kathy 3 years, 11 months ago. under guest blogger , h2h , hands2help , i spy quilt , tutorial

Quilting for Hands 2 Help from From My Carolina Home

Hands2Help is an annual charity quilt drive hosted by Sarah at Confessions of a Fabric Addict. I’ve been a participant for several years, making quilts in various sizes as needed. Two years ago, my own charity drive for the Carolina Hurricane Quilt Project was a recipient of quilts from Sarah’s event. This year, it came up while I was working on other projects, but with the lockdown I could sneak in a quick quilt using one of those darling ABC panels I love so much. I pulled one out, loaded it on the longarm and got to work ...

added by Carole @ From My Carolina Home 3 years, 11 months ago. under charity quilting , hands2help , hungry animals alphabet , quilting (Comments)

Hands2Help 2020 - You All Have Been Busy! A Parade of Quilts... from Confessions of a Fabric Addict

Hi, all!

I've been getting lots of happy email lately, with folks sharing pictures of quilts they have been making for Hands2Help - and there's nothing that makes me happier! So today I'm going to share those quilts with you so they can make your day, too.

Pat K. sent these pics just today. These three baby quilts will be going to a local hospital....

...and these two will be sent to Quilty Hugs for Happy Chemo!

Suzanne C. has been busy too - she made two of these Super Nine Patch quilts to send to Quilts of Compassion ...

added by Sarah Craig 3 years, 11 months ago. under h2h , hands2help

Hands2Help 2020 - Guest Blogger Bonnie with Great Tips! from Confessions of a Fabric Addict

Hi, all!

Happy Mother's Day to all you moms out there! I hope you've been well-celebrated today despite the quarantine, or that you've had fun celebrating your own mom. I have to say that my daughter outdid herself this year with my gift...

I think her sense of humor comes from me! I also think she's trying to find something for me to do besides jigsaw puzzles... But I will definitely enjoy spending time with this!

Today we have another fun guest blogger joining us - Bonnie, who blogs over at Institches with Bonnie! Her blog is ...

added by Bonnie 3 years, 11 months ago. under guest blogger , h2h , hands2help , tips

Hands2Help 2020 - Just Do It! from Confessions of a Fabric Addict

Hi, all!

May is finally here! Did you think (like me) that April was going to last f-o-r-e-v-e-r? But it was certainly a productive (if long) month, and I know many of you have been working on your H2H quilts diligently. But now it's time to sit back and enjoy the story of another of your fellow quilters! I'm pleased to welcome Lorraine, who has been a part of Hands2Help for several years now. She's not a blogger, but she generously agreed to do a guest post for us because she has an important message to share ...

added by Lorraine Barnett 3 years, 11 months ago. under guest blogger , h2h , hands2help

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