Community Work

"Quilts for Kids" Donations

Quarterly Donations will go to the local Sacramento Chapter of Quilts for Kids (QFK). Your generous contributions are greatly appreciated by QFK and those that receive them!

Quilt contributions may be of Any Shape and Size, but all completed quilts must be Washed with a QFK label sewn on one back corner. (On the Label - Use a permanent black marker with your name or use Sacramento Modern Quilters if preferred.)
For quilts that are 'Not 100% Cotton', please pin a note on the quilt so it can be routed appropriately. (The quilts provided to Hospitals must be 100% Cotton)
Unfinished Quilts are also welcome: An unfinished quilt should include a Quilt Top, a prepared quilt backing and ready to apply binding of 2.25 to 2.5" in width.
For those wishing to practice Free Motion Quilting or Long Arm Skills, please contact Rhonda Burnett to be added to a list of Rotating Finishers
QFK also accepts scraps of fabric and batting for Pet Beds. When collected, scraps Must be in a sealed Bag and labeled as 'Scraps for Pet Beds'
QFK also accepts Fabric Donations (Yardage is preferred, and nothing smaller than a Fat Quarter Please.)
See Rhonda Burnett with any QFK questions

Ongoing Community Quilt Projects

Lead by Debra Thompsen

Our next community quilt project theme is called “Converging Corners”. Signups and fabric packets were handed out at the August meeting. Blocks are due at the October meeting.

If you didn't have a chance to sign up but want to join this project, email Debra at thompsens@comcast.net

Pattern Design by: Ashley, Film in the Fridge

See her tutorial here: FITF: converging corners block – a tutorial | Film in the Fridge

Block Size: 12.5 inches unfinished

Fabrics:

Focus fabric will be provided! It is by Andover called “Improv” a bold geometric black and white print. See at right.

Placement: Use black and white in center and corners

Corners: In addition to the black and white focus fabric , add a fun color to corners (a color fabric strip is in your bundle). Feel free to add an additional or different bright (solid or tone on tone) from your stash if you like!

Background: Please use White or White on White fabric

Method: Controlled Improv

This block is version of a log cabin. Start with a center of the black and white fabric -- square or rectangle -- you determine the size! Build from there log cabin-style with background, then adding Corner pieces.

The 2 corner sides should be placed diagonally. Hint: Use a variety of thicker and thinner strips for corners.

Please make your block 12.5 inches unfinished

Charity selected: Quilts for Kids, Sacramento Chapter

Google “converging Corners” for more inspiration. Have fun!

Questions? Contact Debra at: thompsens@comcast.net

See examples here and at right (bottom one is 4 blocks together):