I’ve never made a block before? No problem – here are some great ideas below. Julie and I also thought we might offer a few suggestions too…..mine will come….you know when I get a spare 5 minutes. And please note that these suggestions below are for making a block/quilt to donate and not for auction/sale where copyright will apply. Always do the right thing by the pattern designer and ask first if you want to auction something by another designer.
lovely oh fransson tutorial – just keep going till you get to 12 1/12 inches
quilt dad’s wonky log cabin tutorial you’ve got love quilt dad! lovely clear instructions with this one!
scrappy heart tutorial perfect size
foundation pieced block something a little different
Delaware quilts blocks of the months huge list of blocks and instructions for just the size we are after
and if you prefer a huger than huge button just copy and paste the code here
Ok well I have a date with a zumba class this morning, I’ve decided I must try it out and see what all the hype is about and will definitely be the totally unco-ordinated lady up the back of the class going the opposite direction to everyone else. I love this youtube video- watch the lady in the green tee – that will be me! I know it!
you are awesome Corrie! and yes i would be the one in the green t-shirt up the back too dreaming I was the lady up the front leading the group!
good luck with your class this morning
Naomi x
Good luck with the class!
Hi Corrie
I wouls love to help out with the quilts! You girls are just amazing.
I’m a complete novice with no understanding of blocks etc so I’ll send you a lap/cot quilt if that’s ok.
Thanks for organising.
Jenny
Great info Corrie.
Can’t wait to hear all about the Zumba class, I’ve been hearing a lot about it too, but fear I’d be so confused that I’d end up just jogging on the spot. I’d totally be the person up the back going in the wrong direction. 😉
You really are amazing Corrie…I was a bit hesitant about doing a quilt as I have never done one before so I have joined forces with another blogger asking for softies to be made for children….much more comfortable in this area
Good luck at Zumba
x
Hi Corrie, count me in. I would love to make a block. I’ve been wondering what to do all week – all of these fabulous auctions in blogland – I don’t think I could make anything worth bidding on!
My block will be pretty simple as I am a novice. I’ll include some fabric for backing too. I would offer to make up a quilt but I’ve only made 2 quilts in my life (and they were VERY imperfect!) and I would hate to stuff it up! But if you find that you really need another helper, sign me up. I’ll do my best!
I haven’t decided what I’m going to make yet, but you’ll be receiving a package of quilty goodness from me.
Born and raised in QLD, living in Victoria. I want to share the love.
Linda
imjustlindablog@hotmail.com
Count me in Corrie. I hope to make a few blocks and send them your way. Good luck with Zumba. I’ve never tried it but i’ve heard it’s fun and fantastic for weight loss. Maybe after this baby…
Cheers, Linda
Hi Corrie this all sounds wonderful thanks for organising. I was thinking that, due to the climate in Queensland being a little warmer than other parts of the country, we could do some cot size / lap rugs backed with flannel or fleece, but with no batting. Do you think that would be ok?
Oh, and I’ll make sure that I send up some stuff for the little boys out there. I just found some good stuff in my stash
Thanks again Lyn x
Count me in! I’m a novice, too. Thanks for organizing this!
Thank you for coordinating this. I was thinking of doing something too but I have just posted about you on my blog and hope to encourage some more support. Hugs Khris
Oh god, that Zumba is even more complicated than this whole quilt block business… good luck with it all!! x
Hey Corrie – fantastic effort, you really are amazing!! I had Jenny from Ohjoh in the shop this morning getting fabric for her quilt so word is getting out!! I would love to make you a quilt and can help out putting some blocks together later if you need. So heartwarming to see everyone pitching in!!
Hi Corrie,
Just adding my name and details to the growing list of helpers. 3 little ones in bed so I am off to make my blocks now!
Hi Corrie, I find making quilts very daunting…I’ve made a couple of little ones but the quilting process is just a bit much for me. I have been thinking that I would love to make some cushions though…as I love making cushions. So I was wondering if there was anybody else like me that reads your blog. If so…and if it’s alright with you…they can leave a comment on my blog or find my email on my blogsite and indicate whether they would like to join with me and make some cushions. Is that too much with the quilts? Or do you think it would be ok?
Huge giggles about Zumba, fabulous work about explaining the quilt blocks, i’m onto it.
Thanks for chatting last night, our 8 children just mix to perfection. See you next time i’m in Sydney, love Posie
Hi Corrie.
Just back from holidays so a little late in responding to this great cause.
Count me in for some blocks (at least). I’ll see what I can come up with over the next couple of weeks.
Send me your address love.
Andi x
Hi Corrie, Great job, once again. I’ve added your button to my blog. I am hosting a dolly drive in which I’m hoping to send dolls and softies to the Lockyer Valley. I am still trying to get contacts on where to send them as these areas are totally devastated, some residents still can’t return.
I was wondering if you could mention it on your blog or maybe just add my button to your side bar. You have a lot of followers and and I don’t. I just want to get the word out there.
All of the details are on my blog.
http://www.monkeemoomoo.blogspot.com/
Thanks so much:)
Jacki
By the way, I hope you zumba class went well, I don’t dare try it!
Hi Corrie
What a fabulous idea, please count me in & I’ll spread the word here in the UK amongst my quilting friends.
We’ve all watched the dreadful flood reports recently & feel so helpless, so this would be a great way to contribute.
Let me know where to send them please. CQ xx
thanks for organising this!
I have made up some wonky log cabin blocks and hope to get some more done over the next two weeks. Please email me (via my blog) with the address to post blocks to 😉
Corrie – I’d love to be able to help out with a couple of blocks for your “quilts for queensland”! Please email me the details (should eb linked to my comment)!
Hi Corrie,
Thanks for organising this. I’m a novice too, but I’ve almost completed 4 (albeit imperfect) blocks for you. Could you please send me the mailing details? Thanks. Jenny
I would love to help out and make some blocks.
Nic xxx
My friend Nell has already put her name down, so I might arrange with to send them all in together.