News 25 Sep 2017 - 13 Nov 2017

Quilt Squares were received from:

Alice Crowe, Tewkesbury, UK
Alison, Ashford, UK
Ann, Billericay, UK (6)
Ann Woods, Crimplesham, England
Audrey, Fife, Scotland
Becky McLinn, Ulverston, UK (2)
Beth Cotton, Wallasey , UK
C McDonald, Altrincham, UK (4)
Cairine, Lancaster, UK
Carol Ayling, Copthorne, UK (3)
Cath, Nottingham, UK
Claire Cole, Aldershot, UK
Claire Holland, Newquay, UK
Dana Wagner, Buck Creek, Canada (2)
Debbie, St Neots, UK
Debbie Clarke, Halifax, UK
Debbie May, Worthing, West Sussex, UK
Deborah Found-Bloodworth, Uxbridge, Middx, UK (3)
Diane, Middlesex, UK (2)
Elaine Dixon, Athens, Greece (2)
Elizabeth, Shipley, UK (2)
Ellie, London, UK (4)
Emily Baker, Rhyl, Denbighshire, Wales (2)
Emma Swift, Aberdeen, UK (7)
Emma Tracey, London , UK
Fee, Fife, Scotland
Frank Osborne, San Antonio, Texas, USA (2)
Gilly, Ellesmore Port, England (4)
Ginny D, Canterbury, UK (2)
Heather, Littleborough, England (8)
Heather Joyce, Sandiacre, UK (4)
Helen Bates, Solihull , England
Helen Cheape, Sunderland, Great Britain
Jackie Bunker, Aldershot, UK
Jan, Hull, UK (4)
Jan S, Enid, Oklahoma, USA (2)
Janet, Nuneaton, UK
Janet T, Swansea, UK (3)
Jayne, Sydney, Australia
Jeanne, Texas, USA (4)
Jennifer Urquhart, Glasgow, Scotland
Jenny, Rushden, UK (3)
Jenny Elkington, Boston, UK (2)
Jess, Yarm, UK (3)
Jessica, Cambridge, ON, Canada
Jill Smith, Taunton, England (3)
Jo Higgs, Dover, Kent, UK
Julie, Portgordon, Scotland (9)
Julie, Anglesey, Wales
Karen Hockin, Southampton, England
Karen Mossman, Anglesey, Wales
Kate, Leics, UK
Kathryn, Wellington , New Zealand (2)
Katie, York, England
Katie Lacy, Amersham, UK (3)
Kaye S, Bangor, Northern Ireland (2)
Kirsty Smith, Bowburn, UK (5)
Laura, Thetford, UK
Leanda Vickers, Oldham , England (10)
Leanne Malcolmson, Romsey, UK (2)
Linda Cropper, Atherstone, England
Lisa Toner, Morecambe, UK (3)
Lou Lou, Sweden (6)
Louise B, Surrey, UK
Marie, Yeovil, UK (6)
Michele, Derby, Connecticut , USA (2)
Michelle Beckett, Prestwood, UK
Miss Debbie Elkington, Boston, Lincs, UK (4)
Moira Anne Jeffcoat, Birmingham, England (2)
Monika, Letchworth GC, UK (3)
Monika Bascombe, Highworth, Uk (3)
Nancy Lowe, Tamworth, UK (2)
Natalie Chapman, Leeds, UK (2)
Natalie Hardman, Lancashire , UK
Natasha Sutton, Solihull , England
Nicola, Elland, UK (5)
Nicola, St Albans, UK (2)
Olive, Reydon, UK
Patricia, Northern Ireland, UK (3)
Paula Dewar, Glasgow, Scotland (4)
Rebecca, Kettering, Northants, UK (2)
Roberta H, King's Lynn, England
Roisin, Amersham, England (3)
Rosemary Binnie, Macclesfield, UK (2)
Sally, Hull, UK (2)
Sandra, Shefford, England (6)
Sarah, Enfield, London, UK
Sarah, Southampton, UK (3)
Sarah W, Cornwall, England (2)
Sheila, Rushden, Northants, UK
Shirley, Worthing, Sussex, England (3)
Shirley, Ipswich, UK (3)
Stephanie Rose, Bo'ness, Scotland
Sue, Cumbria, UK (2)
Susan, Cheshire, UK (2)
Yvonne, Devon, UK (2)
Zoe Spooner, Dartford, UK


Donations
Many thanks to all who have sent in Donations since our last update, they are really appreciated! :)

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News 08 Aug 2017 - 25 Sep 2017

Quilt News
Such a long time since our last news update!

Kat and Gaynor were away in August when both were on holiday (separately) in the USA. Gaynor spent some of the time visiting Walmart and JoAnn's fabrics to pick up some fabrics for LQUK that are difficult to get in the UK (mainly character fabrics)

Many quilts have been delivered during August and September, here they are for you to see:

Aaron A's quilt (Disney characters) - quilted by Seren:



Alexander J's quilt (Disney Characters) - quilted by Sandra (Beds):



Alisha C's quilt (Butterflies, Frozen, Disney) - quilted by Carol:



Bethany K's quilt (Roses) - quilted by Mary:



Briony N's quilt (Hearts) - quilted by Carol:



Calum M's quilt (Space / Star Wars / Lego) - quilted by Tracey E:



Charlie W's quilt (Football) - quilted by Sandra (Beds):



Demi-Leigh M's quilt (Princesses) - quilted by Melanie:



Isabella D's quilt (Fairies) - quilted by Judith:



Kylan J's quilt (Superheroes) - quilted by Seren:



McKenzie J's quilt (Superheroes) - quilted by Heather:



Myla C's quilt (Hearts) - quilted by Leanda:



Oscar J's quilt (Cartoon Characters and Superheroes) - quilted by Julie E:



Sadie K's quilt (My little pony, horses and unicorns) - quilted by Leanda:



Savannah-Leigh's quilt (Unicorns, Mermaids and Fairies) - quilted by Sandra (Beds):



Taylor K's quilt (Superheroes) - quilted by Heather:



Toby N's quilt (Superheroes) - quilted by Heather:



Thank you so much for everyone who took part in these quilts! :)


Lucky Draw
Thank you very much to Cath Willey who ran a competition (ending August 31st) where those who sent in Any Child squares in a "high priority" category were entered into a draw. Over 40 people sent in 80 squares - well done to everyone who look part. The winner was Leanda Vickers who won a stitching frame. Well done Leanda, and well done to Cath for organising!


Square News
We have received 323 squares since our last update! Wow! Many thanks to all those who stitched them!

Quilt Squares were received from:

Alice Crowe, Tewkesbury, UK
Alison, Oldham, UK (4)
Alison Wells, West Yorkshire, UK (3)
Angie, Belper, UK (7)
Ann, Devon, UK
Ann, Billericay, UK (3)
Ann Woods, Crimplesham, England (6)
Anne, Sandefjord, Norway (3)
Audrey, Fife, Scotland
Beth Cotton, Wallasey , UK (2)
Bethea Bradley, Bangor, Northern Ireland (4)
C McDonald, Altrincham, UK (5)
Carol Ayling, Copthorne, UK
Cath, Nottingham, UK (11)
Dagmar, Aalen, Germany
Dana Wagner, Buck Creek, Canada (3)
Debbie, St Neots, UK
Debbie May, Worthing, West Sussex, UK (4)
Deborah Found-Bloodworth, Uxbridge, Middx, UK (3)
Diane, Middlesex, UK (3)
EE(Beth)Filmer, Adelaide, Australia (5)
Eileen, Newcastle, UK (5)
Elaine Dixon, Athens, Greece
Elizabeth Cousins, London, UK
Ellie, London, UK (4)
Embroiders Guild, Plymouth, UK (10)
Emily, London, England
Emma Swift, Aberdeen, UK (4)
Emma Tracey, London , UK
Fee, Fife, Scotland (2)
Frank Osborne, San Antonio, Texas, USA
Gail Elizabeth Town, Huddersfield , England (3)
Gaynor, Swansea, Wales
Gilly, Ellesmore Port, England (4)
Ginny Pledger, Earls Barton, UK (2)
Gloria, Sallanches , France (4)
Hannah, Wirral, UK (2)
Heather, Littleborough, England (10)
Jan, Hull, UK (4)
Jan S, Enid, Oklahoma, USA (2)
Jane Senior, Morecambe, UK (6)
Jeanne, Texas, USA (2)
Jennifer Urquhart, Glasgow, Scotland
Jenny, Rushden, UK (5)
Jenny Elkington, Boston, UK (4)
Jessica, Cambridge, ON, Canada (2)
Jill Smith, Taunton, England (2)
Jo, York, UK (4)
Julie, Portgordon, Scotland (12)
Julie Edgcumbe, Haverhill, Suffolk, UK
Karen, Majorca, Spain
Karen Hockin, Southampton, England (2)
Katie, York, England (3)
Katie Lacy, Amersham, UK (5)
Kay, Doncaster, UK (3)
Krystie, Cambridge, UK (2)
Leanda Vickers, Oldham , England (12)
Leanne Malcolmson, Romsey, UK (3)
Leigh Robson, Dalton-in-Furness , England
Lesley, Rothwell, UK (2)
Linda, Smart, UK
Linda Cropper, Atherstone, England (2)
Loraine, Perth W.A, Australia (4)
Lou Lou, Sweden (4)
Lyn, Doncaster, UK (5)
Marie, Yeovil, UK (2)
Mark & Alison, Oldham, UK
Mark Grogan, Oldham , UK (3)
Maureen, Swansea, UK (2)
Michele, Derby, Connecticut , USA (4)
Michelle Beckett, Prestwood, UK (2)
Miss Debbie Elkington, Boston, Lincs, UK (4)
Moira Anne Jeffcoat, Birmingham, England (2)
Monika, Letchworth GC, UK (7)
Nancy Lowe, Tamworth, UK (2)
Naomi Lucas, King's Lynn, UK
Nicola, St Albans, UK (2)
Nicola Dove, Barnsley, UK (5)
Nicola Staples, Gosport, UK
Nikki Philipps, Chesham, UK (2)
Pat Brown, Fareham, England (4)
Paula Dewar, Glasgow, Scotland (3)
penny thatcher, chesham, uk
Rebecca, Kettering, Northants, UK (3)
Roisin, Amersham, England (4)
Rosemary Binnie, Macclesfield, UK (2)
Sally, Hull, UK (4)
Sam Strand, Irchester, England
Sandra, Shefford, England (15)
Sarah, Enfield, London, UK
Sarah, Southampton, UK (5)
Seren Senior, Derby, UK (5)
Shelli Rippetoe, USA
Shirley, Ipswich, UK (5)
Sue, Cumbria, UK (4)
Sue Torode, Farnborough, UK (2)

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News 11 Jul 2017 - 08 Aug 2017

Quilt News
19 quilts have been delivered since our last update - they are certainly flying out this year!

Aimee W's quilt (Unicorns/Fairies/Hearts) - quilted by Julie E:



Corey-Jack's quilt (Superheroes) - quilted by Heather:



Daniel M's quilt (Sealife and Beach) - quilted by Heather:



Elliot H's quilt (Space) - quilted by Leanda:



Emily-Grace W's quilt (Disney characters (all)) - quilted by Alison and Janine:



Harrison V's quilt (Space) - quilted by Leanda:



Isabella Grace H's quilt (Hearts, Butterflies, Princess Belle, Fairies) - quilted by Tracey P:



Jamie S's quilt (Tigers, cats and dogs) - quilted by Leanda:



Jessica G's quilt (Hearts/pink flowers) - quilted by Jill:



Joseph B's quilt (Space) - quilted by Mary:



Libby O's quilt (Hearts, Unicorns and Butterflies) - quilted by Tracey E:



Lily-Marie F's quilt (Princesses) - quilted by Sandra (Beds):



Logan S's quilt (Trains) - quilted by Sandra (Beds):



Maisie S's quilt (Superheroes) - quilted by Gaynor:



Novaleigh S's quilt (Female Disney Characters) - quilted by Carol:



Oliver H's quilt (Weather/the seasons) - quilted by Jill:



Riley J's quilt (Superheroes) - quilted by Jill:



Scott M's quilt (Trains) - quilted by Julie E:



Angela has also completed a Disney emergency quilt - thank you very much Angela!




Fundraising by Susan, Lynda and Carol
Thank you very much to Susan Miller, Lynda Bennett and Carol Ann Thomson who recently raised £340 for us by selling lanyards etc.

Thank you so much for your efforts, ladies, it is really appreciated and will really help our funds!

Here is a picture of the lanyards:




High Priority Any Child Squares Prize Draw
Cath Willey's competition is still running and has been extended to 31st August. Anyone sending in a HIGH PRIORITY Any Child square will be entered into a prize draw. The prize will be some DMC threads, a frame cover if you use a frame and probably some other stitching goodies. High Priority categories are: Angels/fairies, Football, Princesses, Space, Superheroes and Trains. Many thanks to Cath for organising the draw!


Break
Kat and Gaynor are having a bit of a break in August (the first in five years!). Please hold all non-urgent squares until the end of August for posting. Don't worry if you've posted anything recently, it will arrive, but will not be uploaded to our website until the end of August. Gaynor is still around to answer urgent queries :)


Square News
We recently passed 12,000 squares received since LQ began - thank you so much for all your past and ongoing support, an amazing total (we're also not far off 900 quilts delivered!)

We have received 148 squares since our last update! Many thanks to all those who stitched them!

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