Thursday, August 26, 2010

There's A Lot of Giving Going On!

To those of you who headed over to Alissa's to give to Action Kivu, I can't thank you enough.
It's not too late to get some action on this bundle of Flea Market Fancy. The fundraiser on Alissa's blog is going well, but we're not there yet. Can you give up a yard of fabric this month and donate $10? Or would you like to get your hands on this wonderful bundle of joy? A $75 donation will get you in the draw. The money we raise beyond our $7,500 goal starts putting kids to school in the Congo. Alissa has raised the goal to $10,000. We can SO do this! If you thought about making a donation, go ahead and do it now.
What else is up around here?

I've been making quilt backs...so far I've got backs for these three finished. Quilt backs are one of my achilles heels (yes, I have more than one!). Sometimes when I've spent so much energy on the front, it's hard to tackle the back. But now there will be some quilting going on.
I received a bit of good news this week. My little home on the net was featured in Quilter's World magazine. Pretty cool. I like that she called me no-nonsense. I sure try to be. Inspirational...geez....a pretty nice shot in the arm during a tough week.


15 comments:

Needled Mom said...

Way to go!!! Glad to see that your blog was recognized and thrilled to see your gorgeous backs completed.

Live a Colorful Life said...

How fun to see yourself in print. Well deserved!

Abby and Stephanie said...

Congratulations! I love seeing talented blog folks getting well deserved recognition.

Amy said...

Wow, a spot in a magazine! Great job!!

Alissa said...

Congrats on the great mention!! You deserve it. And thanks so much for the Action Kivu word spreading... we're on our way to the $10,000!!

Paige said...

Yay! Congrats on being published!

Unknown said...

haha!!! no-nonsense!!! man, i friggin heart you!~!! she nailed you perfectly you sewing queen!! :)

still laughing...
xo

leslie said...

congragulations! very well deserved. i love your blog. thanks for the heads up on the project!

Valerie said...

Congrats, it's wonderful that you're getting the recognition you so richly deserve!

Suzanne said...

I love reading your blog, but when I read about you, I think, "Wow! What's my friend!" I know, it's a rather presumptuous thought since we haven't ever met, but the blog world brings people together. I just wish I could remember who "introduced" us. I'd like to thank her. Enjoy your moments of fame!

Sarah Craig said...

It just goes to show that Quilters World has very good taste! Congratulations!!!

MightyMom said...

Cooless!! I can't wait to start quilting so I can't get the back made fast enough! Course my backs are all plain.

Anonymous said...

Oh - big kudos to you - for both the quilt backs and the blog recognition. Thoe quilts look wonderful all pressed and hung.
Perhaps you can help me with my two in progress :)

Lynn said...

Congratulations of the feature!

Emily said...

Amen, Sister!!!!!! Thanks for that!