After I complete my mother's day quilt (pics coming soon), I am going to make come crafts and quilts for a children's cancer charity.  I am making rag quilt purses for the first time using the following tutorial.  I hope it/they turn out cute!  I made four rag quilts last year for my cousin's charity and they auctioned for $1200!  That was 10% of the profits!  I don't want this to sound boastful, I just was so excited to be able to help out a charity.  Wish me luck!http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=198049.0#axzz2RM4JxgU1

It's been awhile since I've posted anything but I'm still crafting away.  I recently made a quilt for a friend who is going into "round two" of a cancer battle.  I stayed away from the pink ribbon motif because I don't think my friend is into it and my mother told me that some people might think it's depressing and overdone.  Anyway, I chose a colorful assortment of fabric including purple, orange, green as well as a super cute dragonfly pattern.  After delivering the quilt, my friend posted in her cancer journey journal how much she loved it.  She also sent me a sweet text message about how she was already using it as she laid on a heating pad.  Dragonflies are considered a symbol of renewal and I'm hoping with that along with a healthy dose of prayers, she'll beat this!

 

 

Now I'm working on a photo quilt for my mom.  I'm using various shades of purple (her favorite color) and found ink jet printer fabric.  I found 16 photos of all of us kids and her six grandchildren.  The photos were changed from color to black and white.  I'm getting a little braver in my quilting and have decided to do a traditional quilt instead of a rag quilt.  The thought of binding the three layers together freaks me out a little, but I know I can do it.  Besides, I need to step up my game!  Happy crafting to all!