Backpacks for Kids SA

Posted by Glo

Robyn has been busy making some charity quilts for the Backpacks 4 SA Kids project and was hoping some of us would join her in this worthy endeavour.

Quite a few of us have made the Isolation Mystery Quilt designed by Rachelle Denneny in South Australia.  The proceeds of that project were all donated to this most worthy cause where children and families are provided with a backpack of essentials when they lives are interrupted during periods of dislocation from home and routine care.


Kay has connections with Rachelle and can deliver the quilts when she is able to travel to SA.  Robyn is happy to assist with the collection as well.

The following information is directly from Rachelle’s Facebook posting-

UPDATED INFORMATION

I have been contacted by the team at Backpacks 4 Kids, they are running low on small quilts to go in the Backpacks. They have been using them in the Isolation packs as well as their regular ones.
Their preferred size is around 75cm x 95cm, cotton batting is the best as it is durable and folds small to fit in the packs. But any batting will be fine to use.

If any of you are in the position to make one or a couple they would be greatly appreciated. I have enclosed one of my patterns which is the perfect size and uses leftover Jelly roll or 2 1/2" strips and can easily be put together scrappy.   Otherwise any patterns you come up with would be fantastic.  I am happy to deliver them and will try to get together a few drop off points.

Another option would be four Mystery quilt blocks this would make a 36" x 36" square which would be fine too.

PS. These small quilts are perfect for practicing your Free Motion Quilting skills....... Just saying.

If any of you are in the position to make one or a couple they would be greatly appreciated. I have enclosed one of my patterns which is the perfect size and uses leftover Jelly roll or 2 1/2" strips and can easily be put together scrappy.   Otherwise any patterns you come up with would be fantastic.  I am happy to deliver them and will try to get together a few drop off points.


This easy pattern is one suggestion!  Feel free to design your own.







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If the images are not clear enough email me and I will send you a PDF document.

There are many ideas on the internet especially pinterest!
Dig into those scrap bags and get going!

If you wish more information about this charity visit
http://backpacks4sakids.org

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And just because I can here is another great stash busting idea from the Cutting Cloth BLOG-

Trip Around the World Quilt.  I am curious as to how it is constructed!



https://www.cuttingcloth.com.au/post/a-scrappy-trip-around-the-world

Have fun and sew on!
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PS: There is still time for you to join us with Rachelle's online Facebook Machine Quilting Class.  It starts July 20 and runs for 6 weeks.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1615675551933037/