LoveQuilts UK News
News 23 May 2012 - 24 Jun 2012Quilt News Hello everyone! Sorry for the lack of news in recent weeks, Gaynor has been very busy at work. Not only is it the busiest time of the year, but she's also had to cover for a sick colleague for the last month or so. On with the LQ News! 3 quilts have been delivered: Harry L's quilt (Sea Life - Especially crabs :)) - quilted by Pam:  Adelaide W's quilt (Tatty Teddy) - quilted by Sue and Margaret:  Grace S's quilt (Hello Kitty (Emergency Quilt)) - quilted by Kita:  Additionally, the Forget-Me-Not quilt has been completed by Mary:  Gaynor and Katherine will be presenting the quilt to Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice on July 12th. Quilts opened/closed Corey E's quilt was opened and closed. Paige V's quilt was opened and closed. Charlie J's quilt was opened and closed. Logan M's quilt was opened and closed. Mason M's quilt was opened and closed. Cody M's quilt was opened and closed. Esther L's quilt was opened and closed. Square News We have received 101 squares since our last update, nearly a month ago. Many thanks to all those who stitched them! A. Glasker, Welzheim, Germany (for Stitch-a-long: Circles) Alison, Ashford, Kent (for Sienna S) Alison, Market Drayton, UK (for Jamie J) Alison, Market Drayton, UK (for Stitch-a-long: Circles) Alison, Market Drayton, UK (for Skyla C) Angela Lamb, Hounslow, UK (for Leon) Angela Lamb, Hounslow, UK (for Stitch-a-long: Circles) Angela Lamb, Hounslow, UK (for Stitch-a-long: Circles) Anita, Rotherham, South Yorkshire (for Sienna S) Anne, Sandefjord, Norway (for Skyla C) Anne, Sandefjord, Norway (for Matthew W) Barbara, Rotherham, England (for Kyle V) Barbara, Rotherham, England (for Harvey M) Carla Richardson , Kendal, UK (for Matthew W) Carla Richardson , Kendal, UK (for Poppy J) Carla Richardson , Kendal, UK (for Mikey H) Carol Ayling, Copthorne, UK (for Harvey M) Caroline, Manchester, UK (for Poppy J) Caroline, Manchester, UK (for Leon) Carolynn, Fordyce, Scotland (for Elizabeth P) Catherine, Blackpool, England (for Jamie J) Chris, Crawley, UK (for Sarah B) Chris, Crawley, UK (for Leon) Chris, Crawley, UK (for Stitch-a-long: Circles) Denise Stansbury, Nottinghamshire, England (for Stitch-a-long: Circles) Fee, Fife, Scotland (for William E) Freda, Morecombe, England (for Harry X) Freda, Morecombe, England (for Poppy J) Ginny D, Canterbury, UK (for Harry X) Ginny Pledger, Earls Barton, UK (for Tyler Lee) Heather, Littleborough, England (for Adam G) Heather, Littleborough, England (for Ollie E) Heather, Littleborough, England (for Matthew W) Heather, Littleborough, England (for Stitch-a-long: Circles) Heather, Littleborough, England (for Skyla C) Jan, Enid, Oklahoma, USA (for Skye S) Jan, Enid, Oklahoma, USA (for Skyla C) Jan, Enid, Oklahoma, USA (for Stitch-a-long: Circles) Jan, Enid, Oklahoma, USA (for Stitch-a-long: Circles) Jan, Enid, Oklahoma, USA (for Cody M) Jeneen, PA, USA (for Talia F) Jill Smith, Taunton, England (for Lucy T) Jill Smith, Gt Bricett, Ipswich, UK (for Stitch-a-long: Circles) Jill Smith, Gt Bricett, Ipswich, UK (for Stitch-a-long: Circles) Jill Smith, Taunton, England (for Kyan H) Joanne, Newcastle Upon Tyne, England (for Sarah B) Joanne Faulkner, Doncaster, UK (for Jake C) Julie, Anglesey, Wales (for Mia F) Julie Moody, Newark, UK (for Skye S) Karen, Majorca, Spain (for Leon) Kate, Leics, UK (for Mikey H) Katherine, Lincolnshire, England (for Stitch-a-long: Owls) Kay, London, UK (for Kyle V) Kaye, St Albans, England (for Grace S) Kaye, St Albans, England (for Harry X) Kaye, St Albans, England (for Any child) Kaye, St Albans, England (for Any child) Kita , Northampton, UK (for Tyler Lee) Laura, Thetford, UK (for William E) Laura, Thetford, UK (for Jack R) Leanda Vickers, Oldham , England (for Stitch-a-long: Circles) Leanda Vickers, Oldham , England (for Stitch-a-long: Circles) Leanne Malcolmson, Romsey, UK (for Stitch-a-long: Circles) Leanne Malcolmson, Romsey, UK (for Stitch-a-long: Circles) Lesleyann Shepherd, Kilmarnock, Scotland (for Corey E) Lesleyann Shepherd, Kilmarnock, Scotland (for Evie-Anne) Lesleyann Shepherd, Kilmarnock, Scotland (for Esther L) Lindyloo, Ellesmere Port, Great Britain (for Sienna S) Lis Nielsen, Corby Glen, UK (for Tyler Lee) Lisa, Derby, UK (for Harvey M) Nancye, St Louis, USA (for Any child) Nicola, St Albans, UK (for Stitch-a-long: Circles) Nicola, St Albans, UK (for Lucy T) Nicola, St Albans, UK (for Corey E) Poppie Taylor, Solihull, England (for Tyler Lee) Rachael, Newcastle under Lyme, England (for Stitch-a-long: Owls) Rachael, Newcastle under Lyme, England (for Elizabeth P) Rebecca, Kettering, Northants (for Stitch-a-long: Circles) Rebecca, Kettering, Northants (for Skyla C) Rebecca, Kettering, Northants (for Lucy T) Sandra, England (for Tyler Lee) Sandra, England (for Stitch-a-long: Circles) Sandra, England (for Jack P) Sandra, England (for Stitch-a-long: Circles) Shirley, Worthing, Sussex, England (for Joshua H) Shirley, Worthing, Sussex, England (for Harvey M) Sue Torode, Farnborough, UK (for Joshua H) Sue Torode, Farnborough, UK (for Stitch-a-long: Circles) Sue Torode, Farnborough, UK (for Kyan H) Anne, Sandefjord, Norway for the Hearts category Ginny D, Canterbury, UK for the Pictures of Girls category Glynis, Wales, for the Pictures of Boys category Glynis, Wales, for the Teddies category Glynis, Wales, for the Teddies category Glynis, Wales, for the Teddies category Glynis, Wales, for the Pictures of Boys category Julie Moody, Newark, UK for the Cute animals category Nancye, St Louis, USA for the Hearts category Nancye, St Louis, USA for the Cartoon Characters category Nancye, St Louis, USA for the Pictures of Girls category Olivia, Northampton, for the Pictures of Girls category Donations We would like to thank Carol who arranged for a wonderful £250 donation through her work's support of voluntary work scheme. Thank you, Carol! We would also like to thank Shirley who cross-stitched some cards and sold them at work in aid of LQUK. Thank you, Shirley! We would also like to thank those who have sent in stamps, including Leanda and Jemma from Northern Ireland. Thank you all. News 08 May 2012 - 23 May 2012Quilt News 4 quilts have been delivered since our last update: Jessica S's quilt (Ballet) - quilted by Alison:  Dean B's quilt (Space) - quilted by Helle:  Amelia Rose's quilt (Angels and Fairies) - quilted by Julia:  Oliver R's quilt (World Landmarks (Emergency Quilt)) - quilted by Joanne:  Oliver's is an emergency quilt as he is currently in ICU at Sheffield Children's Hospital. We wish him a good recovery and hope to bring you photos of Oliver with his quilt at a later date. Sponsored Walk We would like to say a big thank you to 1st Sellindge Cubs and Beavers who have sent in £30 as a donation from their Easter walk! :) Cross-stitch Kits We'd also like to thank Ally's Sewing Room who recently offered some cross stitch kits to our stitchers. They were taken up by - Leanne, Carol, Heather and Catherine. Thank you very much, Alison! Square News We have received 44 squares! Many thanks to all those who stitched them! Amanda, Salford, Manchester, UK (for Skyla C) Amanda, Salford, Manchester, UK (for Kyan H) Audrey, Fife, Scotland (for Amelia E) Carol Ayling, Copthorne, UK (for Ollie E) Charity L., Minnesota, USA (for Jack R) Hannah , Wirral, UK (for Jake C) Jill Smith, Taunton, England (for Stitch-a-long: Circles) Joanne, Newcastle Upon Tyne, England (for Jack R) Joanne, Wigan, UK (for Sarah B) Joanne, Wigan, UK (for Skye S) Joanne, Wigan, UK (for Stitch-a-long: Circles) Julie, Anglesey, Wales (for Harvey M) Karen, Majorca, Spain (for Elizabeth P) Karen Mossman, Manchester, UK (for Jack P) Kate, Leics, UK (for Stitch-a-long: Circles) Kate, Leics, UK (for Stitch-a-long: Circles) Kay, Doncaster, Uk (for Kyle V) Kay, Doncaster, Uk (for Harvey M) Kay, Doncaster, Uk (for Finley G) Kay, Doncaster, Uk (for Leon) Kay, Doncaster, Uk (for Stitch-a-long: Circles) Margaret, Castleford, W Yorks, (for Any child) Michele, Derby, Connecticut , USA (for Skye S) Michele, Derby, Connecticut , USA (for Stitch-a-long: Circles) Michele, Derby, Connecticut , USA (for Stitch-a-long: Circles) Michele, Derby, Connecticut , USA (for Stitch-a-long: Circles) Nancye Glinter, St Louis, USA (for Any child) Nicola, St Albans, UK (for Leon) Nicola, St Albans, UK (for Mia F) Philippa, Oxford, UK (for Stitch-a-long: Owls) Poppie Taylor, Solihull, England (for Ollie E) Ruth, Cheltenham, UK (for Skye S) Ruth, Cheltenham, UK (for Jamie J) Ruth, Cheltenham, UK (for Ollie E) Sue, Birmingham, England (for Amelia E) Diana, Buckinghamshire, for the Teddies category Diana, Buckinghamshire, for the Teddies category Jill Mitchell, Linton, Burton-On-Trent, for the Cute animals category Jill Smith, Taunton, England for the Dogs and Cats category Mrs K Worley, Prestwood, Bucks, for the Flowers/Bugs category Mrs K Worley, Prestwood, Bucks, for the Cartoon Characters category Nancye Glinter, St Louis, USA for the Cartoon Characters category Nancye Glinter, St Louis, USA for the Pictures of Girls category Nancye Glinter, St Louis, USA for the Hearts category Donations Thank you to everyone who has sent in cash/cheque/Paypal donations over the last few weeks, it is really appreciated and keeps LQUK afloat financially! :) News 30 Apr 2012 - 08 May 2012Quilt News Samuel W's quilt was delivered this week (Cartoon Characters (including Mario)) - quilted by Victoria:  Jessica S's quilt (Ballet) - quilted by Alison is now in the post, and we hope to bring you news of that quilt in our next update. This week we are also posting out squares for Nicola H (Yvonne C), Adelaide (Sue and Margaret) and Chris J (Valerie). Quilts opened/closed Kyan H's quilt was opened and closed Skyla C's quilt was closed Stitch-a-long: Circles's quilt was closed Colour Catcher We recently interacted with Colour Catcher via their Facebook page. We use their product when washing the fabric we order for our quilts, and they very kindly offered to send us some for free. The Colour Catchers arrived at Katherine's this week - 32 boxes! Thank you Colour Catcher from all of us at LoveQuiltsUK!  Trinity Craft Club You may remember that Zahra and Trinity Craft Club raised a lot of money (over £200) around Christmas time. The Trinity Craft Club have also been undertaking a group project to make enough squares for an emergency quilt. We received the squares this week and they can be seen on this page: Trinity Craft Club's squares We have agreed with Trinity Craft Club that our quilter Gill in Bourne will make up the squares into a quilt. Some of the squares are not quite the right size, but Gill is looking forward to taking on the challenge. Many thanks to Trinity Craft Club for your support! Ink Jet Cartridge Recycling Thank you to all who have sent in Ink Jet Cartridges, we received a cheque for £25.21 this week :) Please contact Gaynor if you have any used ink jet printer cartridges you would like to donate. Square News We have received 40 squares this week! Many thanks to all those who stitched them! Bethea Bradley, Bangor, N. Ireland (for Jack B) Bethea Bradley, Bangor, N. Ireland (for Jake C) Carol Ayling, Copthorne, UK (for Jack P) Carol Ayling, Copthorne, UK (for Stitch-a-long: Circles) Claire, Nottingham, UK (for Adelaide W) Eileen Toy, London, England (for Jack B) Gaynor, Swansea, Wales (for Elizabeth P) Jill Smith, Gt Bricett, Ipswich, UK (for Stitch-a-long: Circles) Jill Smith, Gt Bricett, Ipswich, UK (for Jack P) Karen Guy, Corby Glen, UK (for Talia F) Mariann, USA (for Matthew W) Miss Debbie Elkington, Boston, Lincs, UK (for Stitch-a-long: Owls) Miss Debbie Elkington, Boston, Lincs, UK (for Sienna S) Miss Debbie Elkington, Boston, Lincs, UK (for Poppy J) Philippa, Oxford, UK (for Harry X) Philippa, Oxford, UK (for Jamie J) Sandra, England (for Forget-Me-Not Quilt) Sid, Edinburgh, Scotland (for Any child) Trinity Craft Club, (for Trinity Craft Club) Trinity Craft Club, (for Trinity Craft Club) Trinity Craft Club, (for Trinity Craft Club) Trinity Craft Club, (for Trinity Craft Club) Trinity Craft Club, (for Trinity Craft Club) Trinity Craft Club, (for Trinity Craft Club) Trinity Craft Club, (for Trinity Craft Club) Trinity Craft Club, (for Trinity Craft Club) Trinity Craft Club, (for Trinity Craft Club) Trinity Craft Club, (for Trinity Craft Club) Trinity Craft Club, (for Trinity Craft Club) Trinity Craft Club, (for Trinity Craft Club) Valerie Parnell, Dundee, UK (for Elizabeth P) Zoe Swift, Shipley, England (for Christopher J) Amanda, Antrim, Northern Ireland for the Flowers/Bugs category Sid, Edinburgh, Scotland for the Cartoon Characters category Sid, Edinburgh, Scotland for the Animals/Birds category Sid, Edinburgh, Scotland for the Hearts category Sid, Edinburgh, Scotland for the Flowers/Bugs category Sid, Edinburgh, Scotland for the Cute animals category Sid, Edinburgh, Scotland for the Flowers/Bugs category Sid, Edinburgh, Scotland for the Animals/Birds category Donations Many thanks for your donations via cash, cheque and Paypal this week, it is really appreciated :) |
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