LoveQuilts UK News
2022 Review of the YearWelcome to our review of 2022! This was the 14th year of LoveQuiltsUK - let's have a look back! It was gradually back to normal this year after the lockdown periods of the Covid pandemic, although we are currently struggling a bit with the Royal Mail strikes holding up squares and quilts from being delivered. Hopefully we will be back to normal in early 2023. Here are some statistics on what we have achieved in 2022: Total squares received in 2022: 2196 squares We are now almost at the 25,000 square mark! Total quilts delivered in 2022: 186 quilts (5 of these were emergency quilts and 45 were backfilled quilts) There are a also a number of quilts waiting to be posted that we held back due to the Royal Mail strikes in December. This brings our overall total to 1921 quilts since 2008. :) A massive THANK YOU to every one of you who have sent in your lovely squares, quilted them together into fab quilts, created patterns, fundraised for us or supported us in any way this year. Your continuing support is very much appreciated. We recognise that we are in difficult economic times and we are so grateful for the steadfast support we receive! We have a few people that we would like to mention specifically for their efforts this year: Kat Kat has received and uploaded all of the thousands of squares received (no small task!) and sent out quilt packs to quilters each month. This has been done while working in a full-time caring job with very long hours. Well done Kat for everything you do for LQUK! Gaynor Gaynor has continued her efforts in sourcing fabric, doing the administration and generally keeping the ship afloat! There has also been a large number of backfilled quilts that Gaynor has dealt with this year, also while being in full-time work. Well done, Gaynor. Mrs T All fabric is pre-washed prior to going out to quilters to account for colour runs and cotton shrinkage. Mrs T (Gaynor's Mum) has washed a fair proportion of the duvet covers used for LQUK once again this year. Now in her 80s, she is still an enthusiastic supporter! Thank you Mrs T for all your help. Leanda and Heather Leanda and Heather support Gaynor and Kat a lot in the background - for example tracking down duplicate uploads of squares, spotting duplicate signups, locating squares that have jumped on to the wrong quilt page on the website, tidying up the contents of the kids' webpages, approving new members to the Facebook group, helping to suggest sets of squares for backfills and more. As well as this, they have also been fundraising for us (see below) Cards Thank you Sandra (Wright) for organising the cards we send out with the quilts via our Facebook group, and chased them up so that they all come in on time. She also has organised sufficient cards for the many backfilled quilts we have done this year (see below). Sandra is also very good at spotting duplicate signups, even when the same pattern appears in two different places. (eg different magazines) Backfilled quilts A big thank you to Jan Garton who has created many of the labels for backfilled quilts this year, sometimes at very short notice!. This made an extra 45 quilts possible. Also thank you to the quilters who have stitched the labels for their own backfilled quilts. Also, thank you to those who sent in cards to be held in reserve for backfilled quilts, and to Sandra for organising these, it is really appreciated. Pattern creators Thank you so much for those who created patterns for our Pattern listing this year. We have a large collection of legal charts now which makes popular themes such as Disney and Harry Potter possible. There was a particular memorable drive on Encanto patterns in recent weeks. Pattern listing We maintain a separate Pattern Listing of patterns created for LQUK. Christina McDonald has continued to keep it maintained and linking a picture of stitched patterns so that stitchers can browse them more easily. A big thank you to Christina for keeping this up to date for us! Chart permission A massive thank you to Clare Bray for her high success rate in approaching companies for permission to chart our own patterns of their copyrighted characters - this year she added Hey Duggee to our now considerably long list which includes big hitters such as Disney, Marvel, DC etc. Unicorn Stitchalong Merete designed another lovely Stitch-a-long for us - many stitchers are busily working away on it. Thank you very much for using your talents to design us another fab stitch-a-long Merete! Emergency Quilts Many thanks to Leanda and Heather for continuing to store the emergency quilt stash and sending them out quickly, sometimes at extremely short notice. Also thanks to the others who are storing emergency quilts they have made. Fundraising We have managed to keep funds at comfortable levels this year. Thank you so much to everyone who has contributed to funds this year, it is really appreciated - we really could not carry on without you! A special mention to the below who organised specific fundraising efforts (Please let us know if we've left anyone out so we can add you) A massive thank you to the above for their fantastic efforts on our behalf. Easyfundraising Thank you to everyone who has used the Easyfundraising.co.uk this year, and also those who have taken part in the Easyfundraising "extra" competitions like Spin the Wheel in November and Advent Calendar in December. This year we received a huge £1185.57 from Easyfundraising - Quarter 4 was almost half this amount, so thank you very much for remembering us in your Christmas shopping. Amazon Smile We also raised £142.34 from Amazon Smile this year! Massive thank you for everyone who has quietly sent in cash, cheques, Paypal donations, etc. this year it has been very gratefully received. Thank you so much once again to you all! Support from Businesses - Aida Thank you to Kim Hubble who has offered discount Zweigart Aida via our Facebook group. Thank you to Zoe's Gifts and Crafts who have catered to LQUK stitchers by doing a special price for 13" x 13" squares. Also thank you to Katzstitch and Kate of Lakeside Needlecraft who have catered to LQUK stitchers by selling Aida in our required size (13 x 13 inches). In Memoriam We would like to pay tribute to the following children who sadly passed away in 2022: Maisie L Nix L We send their families lots of love. And finally... No year review would be complete without taking a look back at the quilts that were delivered this year. A vast amount of time and effort has gone into the following quilts, thank you so much to everyone who contributed to them. Your support for the LQ Kids is such a credit to everyone involved.
Once again, a very big thank you to you all. We look forward to continuing the LQUK work into 2023, which will be our 15th year! A very Happy New Year 2023 to you all! Katherine and Gaynor x News 16 Oct 2022 - 29 Dec 2022Quilt News We hope that all our supporters have had a pleasant Christmas! Before we get to the end of the year, just a look back on what LQ was doing in the autumn period. We will be doing our full review of the year as usual on 31st December! It's been a disruptive time with a lot of postal strikes in the UK which have delayed both squares and quilts arriving at their destination. Gaynor has got Covid at the moment, and waiting for a negative test! Let's have a look at what we've been doing since October: 24 quilts have been delivered since our last update: Amelia-Lilly's quilt (Disney Characters) - quilted by Ann:  Brandon D's quilt (Disney (Emergency Quilt)) - quilted by Leanda:  Brioni B's quilt (Flowers and butterflies) - quilted by Carol:  Cameron S's quilt (Cars) - quilted by Seren:  Henry J's quilt (Dinosaurs (bugs/gymnastics on label)) - quilted by Carol:  Jack N's quilt (Superheroes (particularly Spiderman & The Hulk)) - quilted by Sandra (Beds):  Jessie T's quilt (Animals (particularly cats and dogs)) - quilted by Leanda:  Joshua J's quilt (Superheroes) - quilted by Linda:  Lennie S's quilt (Superheroes) - quilted by Sandra (Beds):  Lillie D's quilt (Lilies, Flamingoes and Princesses) - quilted by Jill:  Lucia F's quilt (Mermaids) - quilted by Leanda:  Luke S's quilt (Trains) - quilted by Alison and Janine:  Maxine's quilt (Woodland animals and dogs) - quilted by Sandra (Beds):  Myles H's quilt (Wild Animals/Lion King) - quilted by Katie:  Natasha's quilt (Trees, sunny days, rainbows) - quilted by Heather:  Nate's quilt (Frozen Characters) - quilted by Alison and Janine:  Owain R's quilt (Sealife) - quilted by Leanda:  Paisley-Jade's quilt (Hearts and Princesses) - quilted by Mary:  Rayan H's quilt (Harry Potter) - quilted by Heather:  Reuben J's quilt (Emergency Vehicles) - quilted by Seren:  Robert B's quilt (Space) - quilted by Leanda:  Rosie D's quilt (Princesses (Minnie Mouse on Label)) - quilted by Tracey E:  Rosie G's quilt (Princesses) - quilted by Linda:  Shawna-Lee's quilt (Animals wild/jungle) - quilted by Sandra (Beds):  Zander's quilt (Baby Animals) - quilted by Carol:  Thank you so much to everyone involved in the creation of these quilts :) Amazon Smile Thank you to everyone who is using Amazon Smile to make Amazon purchases, it's absolutely free and is giving LQUK a few pence from each purchase. We recently received £50 for the last quarter. For details, please see here: Amazon Smile EasyFundraising Easyfundraising.co.uk has been so important to us financially for several years now. Like AmazonSmile, it's totally free, it returns a few pence to LQUK on each purchase, but is valid for many companies, not just Amazon. Please see here for details: Easyfundraising.org.uk Thanks also to those who entered the recent Easyfundraising "Advent Calendar" event during December which entered us for a prize draw each time. Sewn items for fundraising Thank you so much to those who have been making lap quilts, bags and other items for sale to raise money for us. It is so very much appreciated. Square News We have received 303 squares since our last update! Many thanks to all those who stitched them! Alexia, MInnesota, USA Ali, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK Alison, South Gloucestershire, UK (3) Alison, Ormskirk, UK (4) Alison Forsyth, Aberdeen , UK (3) Alison Wells, West Yorkshire, UK (7) Anne, Sandefjord, Norway (2) Anne Robinson, Clayton le Moors, UK C McDonald, Altrincham, UK (5) Caitlin, Swansea, UK (5) Carol Ayling, Copthorne, UK (2) Chloe Cox, Great Harwood, UK Claire Haydon-Jones, Lee on Solent, UK Claire Tobias, Staines Upon Thames, UK Deborah Found-Bloodworth, Uxbridge, Middx, UK (2) Eileen, Newcastle, UK (4) Elaine Dixon, Athens, Greece Elizabeth, Shipley, UK (2) Ellie, London, UK (2) Emma, Crediton, UK (3) Emma, Stevenage, UK (3) Emma Robson, Doncaster, England (5) Emma Swift, Aberdeen, UK (8) Gail, Lochgelly, Scotland (3) Gemma Boreham, Suffolk, UK (5) Heather, Littleborough, England (7) Heather C, London, UK (2) Helen, Swindon, UK (5) Helen Cheape, Sunderland, UK (2) Jackie, York, England Jan G, Hull, UK (8) Jan S, Enid, Oklahoma, USA (2) Jannine Hall, Stourbridge, England (2) Jenny, Rushden, UK (4) Jenny, Cyprus (2) Jenny Elkington, Boston, UK (4) Jenny White, Staffs, England (4) Jill Smith, Taunton, England (3) Jodie Balaam, Lawshall, England (15) Julie, Anglesey, Wales (2) Julie Edgcumbe, Haverhill, Suffolk, UK (3) Julie Robbins, Bromsgrove , UK (7) Karen Burton, Peterborough, UK Karen Hockin, Southampton, England (5) Karen Stephenson, Cambridgeshire, UK Kate, Shefford, UK Kathryn, Wellington , New Zealand (4) Kay Parke, Wells, UK (4) Kaz Bowen, Wakefield, UK (5) Kerry, Aldershot, UK (2) Laura, Thetford, UK Leanda Vickers, Oldham , England (5) Leanne Malcolmson, Romsey, UK (4) Linda, Penrith, Cumbria, UK Linda Cropper, Atherstone, England Lindsay, Northwich, UK (3) Mal Cox, Lancashire, UK Marilyn Foyle, Biggleswade, UK (4) Marion, Coventry, UK (3) Maz Spruce, Abingdon, UK (4) Miss Debbie Elkington, Boston, Lincs, UK (6) Nadia Hassan, Great Harwood, England Nicky, Mytchett, UK (3) Nicola, Elland, UK (7) Nicola, St Albans, UK (7) Nicola Fisher, Redbourn, UK Pauline, Broughton, UK Pippa, Surrey, UK (4) Pru, Les Adjots, France (8) Rachel, London, UK (2) Rachel Powell, Leicester, UK (2) Rebecca Golding, Crawley, UK (4) Roisin, Amersham, England (2) Rosemary Binnie, Macclesfield, UK (4) Sam, Leicestershire, UK (2) Sandra, Shefford, England (7) Sarah, St. Albans, UK (4) Seren Senior, Derby, UK (11) Sharon, Kenilworth, UK (6) Sharon, Doncaster, UK (2) Sue, Cambridge, UK (3) Sue Torode, Farnborough, UK Sylvia, Clacton, England (7) Tracy D, Bristol, UK Val Gilbert, Coningsby , UK (7) Zoe, Dewsbury, UK News 21 Aug 2022 - 16 Oct 2022Autumn is upon us here in the UK, the perfect weather for stitching and quilting indoors. Let's have a look at what we've been up to recently here at LoveQuiltsUK: Quilt News 26 quilts have been delivered since our last update: B's quilt (Superheroes) - quilted by Julie E:  Ellie R's quilt (Disney Specific) - quilted by Ann:  Ellie S's quilt (Disney Princesses) - quilted by Heather:  Evie-Kate S's quilt (Angels and Fairies) - quilted by Mary:  Jace B's quilt (Vehicles) - quilted by Seren:  Jack W 2's quilt (Ducks and Dogs) - quilted by Heather:  Jacob M's quilt (Dinosaurs/Monkey Puzzle trees) - quilted by Sarah:  Jada-Lea's quilt (Butterfly and angels) - quilted by Jill:  Joseph S's quilt (Sea life) - quilted by Sandra (Beds):  Kenisha F's quilt (Cows) - quilted by Leanda:  Lenny's quilt (Toy Story) - quilted by Gaynor:  Leo C's quilt (Trains and Mr Tumble) - quilted by Linda:  Lexi-Bee's quilt (Cats) - quilted by Leanda:  Lillie-Mae B's quilt (Disney characters) - quilted by Tracey E:  Lily M's quilt (Fairies) - quilted by Heather:  Maisie W's quilt (Butterflies and Flowers) - quilted by Tracey E:  Margo-Quinn's quilt (Hearts and Fairies) - quilted by Julie E:  Max W's quilt (Sea life) - quilted by Jill:  Milo M's quilt (Superheroes (Pink)) - quilted by Gaynor:  Myles T's quilt (Dogs/Puppies and Superman) - quilted by Alison and Janine:  Oisin T's quilt (Farm animals) - quilted by Sandra (Beds):  Peter-Kenneth's quilt (Dogs) - quilted by Sarah:  Phoenix's quilt (Dinosaurs, Dragons and Sharks ) - quilted by Heather:  Rory S's quilt (Rainbows) - quilted by Jill:  Teddy N's quilt (Bugs and insects) - quilted by Sandra (Beds):  Thomas G's quilt (Vehicles) - quilted by Sandra (Beds):  Thank you very much to everyone involved in these quilts! Hart Stitches The lovely ladies from Hart Stitches who have sadly closed down their stitch group as there aren’t enough members to keep it going, very kindly donated their remaining funds of over £150 to Love Quilts UK. Thank you very much ladies, we will put the money to good use.  Unicorn Stitchalong Merete has designed another Stitch-a-long for us - a unicorn one this time, and many of our stitchers are busily working away on it. Thank you very much for using your talents to design us another fab stitch-a-long Merete! Square News We have received 351 squares since our last update! Many thanks to all those who stitched them! Ali, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK Alison, Ormskirk, UK (3) Alison, South Gloucestershire, UK Amanda, Cambridge, UK Amelia, Angie, Belper, UK (6) Ann, Billericay, UK (6) Anne, Sandefjord, Norway (3) Anne Hanley, Edinburgh, Scotland (5) Bromsgrove School, UK C McDonald, Altrincham, UK (4) Cairine, Grantown on Spey, UK Carol, Worthing, UK (3) Christine Mennie, Aberdeen, UK (2) Claire Skinner, Boston, UK Deborah Found-Bloodworth, Uxbridge, Middx, UK Diana Lettice, Spalding, UK (3) EE(Beth)Filmer, Adelaide, Australia (8) Eileen, Newcastle, UK (6) Elaine Dixon, Athens, Greece Elenore, Aberdeen, UK Elizabeth, Shipley, UK Ellie, London, UK (2) Emily Jones, Swansea, UK (2) Emma, Crediton, UK (2) Emma, Bedford, UK (2) Emma Robson, Doncaster, England (3) Erin, Neath, Wales (2) Fiona B, Ayrshire, Scotland Gabriele Pearson, Cromarty, UK (2) Gail, Lochgelly, Scotland Gemma Boreham, Suffolk, UK (5) Gemma McKnight, Southampton , England Gemma.H, Glos, UK (4) Hannah P, Poole, UK (3) Heather, Littleborough, England (7) Helen, Swindon, UK (5) Helen, Thrapston, UK J Brotherton, Downham Market, UK Jackie, York, England Jan G, Hull, UK (11) Jan S, Enid, Oklahoma, USA (4) Janet T, South Wales, UK (4) Jannine Hall, Stourbridge, England (3) Jeanne, Pennsylvania, USA (5) Jennifer Urquhart, Glasgow, Scotland (2) Jenny Elkington, Boston, UK (5) Jill Smith, Taunton, England (2) Joanna Ebert, East Grinstead, England Jodie Balaam, Lawshall, England (10) Judith Chamberlain, Welwyn Garden City, UK (2) Julie, Anglesey, Wales (4) Karen Hockin, Southampton, England (2) Kay, Doncaster, UK Kaz Bowen, Wakefield, UK (10) Kelli, Neath, Wales (2) Kerry, Aldershot, UK (2) Kristy Cole, Billericay, Essex, UK (2) Laura, Thetford, UK (2) Laura Anderson, Chard, Somerset, UK (2) Lauren Tandy, Havant, UK (2) Leanda Vickers, Oldham , England (6) Leanne Malcolmson, Romsey, UK (4) Lesley, Rothwell, UK Linda Cropper, Atherstone, England (3) Lindsay, Northwich, UK Lorna Simpson, Southampton, UK (11) Luisa Evans, Gateshead, England Lyn, Doncaster, UK Lynda Ashcroft, Weston-super-Mare, England Maria, Torino, Italy (5) Maria, Bristol, UK Marie, Yeovil, UK (2) Marilyn Foyle, Biggleswade, UK (2) Maz, S Wales, UK (5) Merrilie, Geddington, UK Miss Debbie Elkington, Boston, Lincs, UK (5) Nicky, Mytchett, UK (2) Nicky F, Luxembourg Nicola, Elland, UK (15) Nicola, St Albans, UK (8) Nicola Hargreaves, Barnsley , UK (6) Pat Brown, Warminster, England (4) Paula Dewar, Glasgow, Scotland (5) Pauline, Broughton, UK Pippa, Surrey, UK (4) Pru, Les Adjots, France (4) Rachel, London, UK (2) Rachel Powell, Leicester, UK (3) Rebecca, Kettering, Northants, UK (5) Roberta H, King's Lynn, England Roisin, Amersham, England (3) Rosemary Binnie, Macclesfield, UK (3) Ruth Horn, Co Durham, UK (4) Sadie Wishart, Kirkpatrick Durham, Scotland Sally, Hull, UK (3) Sandra, Shefford, England (8) Sarah, St. Albans, UK (3) Sarah, York, UK Seren Senior, Derby, UK (4) Sharon, Doncaster, UK (4) Sid, Edinburgh, Scotland (2) Sue Torode, Farnborough, UK Sylvia, Clacton, England (8) Tracy Simpson, Beverley, UK (3) Val Gilbert, Coningsby , UK (4) Vera, Lincolnshire, UK (5) Donations Many thanks to everyone who has sent us in donations, we really could not keep going without you! |
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