In Under Two Hours

The boys went to bed. I went to my sewing closet. I sewed a quilt patch for Quilts of Valor.  In less than two hours.


Because I used the Quilt In a Day plan for making this Log Cabin pattern I ended up with extra fabric in each strip of color.  It was easy to make a few extra patches.  I have visions of a small table runner or centerpiece...someday.


This is the patch I'll be mailing tomorrow.  There's still time for you to add your patch to Quilts of Valor. The finished size needs to be 7.5" x 7.5" and needs to be red, white and blue only.  See here for more details.  


I'm pretty sure this is the first time I've ever sewn for charity. It's motivating! And a lot of fun, too.  I only wish I could join the other girls at the shop and work on our pieces together. 

The next project I want to sew is a pillowcase dress for Dress A Girl Around The World.  Anyone else out there interested in joining me?

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