Komforters for Kids

Back in March, I pieced two tops for our Komforters for Kids guild project.  KFK's purpose is to make and distribute quilts to children in distress.  These are kept in the back of patrol cars, as well as given to CPS.  Back in March, they put out a call for quilters to help make more quilts for distribution.  The KFK committee helps by supplying us with "kits" made from of 6" fabric squares.

 When I let them know I'd finished two tops, I offered to quilt some for them as well.  Within hours a bag appeared on my doorstep, with five quilts needing quilting.  I finished quilting them last week.

 This week, I bound them, by machine, something I've never done before.  But back to the quilting.  Some of the quilts were in need of something to make them more special.  This was one of them.  I quilted the fruits of the Spirit into the solid-colored squares.  Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness, self-control.  I thought they would be a good reminder for anyone interacting with a child wrapped with this quilt.

 This little flannel quilt just called for "woof!" quilted in the empty squares.

 Here is the cute fabric I chose to bind this tropical quilt.  I love the result.  As you can see, by the time I hit the 5th quilt, the binding was looking pretty good.  I now feel confident with this new skill, at least enough to not worry about binding any more KFKs.  Easy peasy.

Other than this, I've been spending an average of 3 hours/day hand quilting.  My latest project is moving right along, and I am excited to see the textures created, bringing it to life.  I don't know how long it will take, but I am not going to hurry.  This is a quilt that deserves all the time in the world.  What better time to have it in front of me as my primary quilt project, right?

In other good news, there are rumors that some of the restrictions might be relaxing in California.  Wouldn't that be wonderful?!!  I still will likely keep a reduced activity list, because I'm a bit wary.  They say asthmatics are compromised.  I don't know.  So far, I am thankful to have stayed healthy and avoided the virus.  I hope and trust that the rest of you can say the same.

Stay safe, and keep quilting!