This month on March 17th was National Quilt Day at the local International Quilt Study Center and Museum. I was one of 5 on the planning committee for this huge one day free event. We had local vendors and hands on learning about strings, handwork and I had this booth to make a community quilt. We had a huge blast of people come through and make blocks early on. The idea was to create an interactive community project that is open to all ages and be open to quilters and non-quilters alike. Our theme was "Love of Everyday things". Using the shapes and colored blocks you could create and appreciate everyday things whether it be a pin cushion or just use of color and shape. We took a lot of pictures of our participants and many can be found on IG at #loveofeverydaythingsquiltproject. The community project then is to benefit another community organization. I chose our local Child Advocacy Center.
The blocks were so popular that I am making two quilts for CAC. The first batch of blocks are together and this is the layout for the second set. It is super bright and cheery. Thanks to Accuquilt of Omaha for letting me borrow a Go cutter and dies to prep for this project.
That's me hiding out in the back row.
This team planned for many months for this free day. The museum had over 600 patrons through the doors. There were over a 100 volunteers helping run all the booths, talks and gallery help.
Linking up with
Let's bee social
and
Needle and thread thurs
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