Be Kind: Blog Hop

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Joan, from Moose Stash Quilting is hosting this month’s blog hop: Bee Kind

Challenge: September is the time to remember that a little kindness goes a long way. Share your “kind” projects. Your favorite charity project, a free online pattern or anything that shows you spread a little kindness, everywhere you go. The Bee’s are an important part of life as well, and we all need to be kind to them too!

I thought it would be cute to make a quilt with a bee on it. But “NO” was my mind’s response to that thought. I’m allergic to bees (their stings) and I generally don’t like them. Yes, I know they are good for growing things and are necessary, but honestly, I don’t want them anywhere near me. And not close-up in a quilt!

I do a LOT of donation quilts for numerous charities (see below), but I wanted to do something different.

So what to do???

I was thinking about what to do as I was making a ton of tissue holders. I was getting ready for a retreat and making them for every attendee. Tissues are something that we all use and need at one time or another. The holders are quick and easy to make. But making over 20 of them takes time. And yes, I was doing it as a kindness to everyone!

Here’s how to make them:

Step #1: Take a 6″ x 6″ square and an 6″ x 8″ rectangle. Sew them together on the long ends of the 8″ rectangle, wrong sides together, using a 1/4” seam.

Step #2: Turn it right side out and ensure the ends of the 8″ rectangle form a small ‘border’ on each end. (I don’t measure, I just estimate that they are close to the same width).

Step #3: Fold over one of the edges, measuring 1 3/4” up. Overlap the second side, folding down 1 1/2“. Clip into place and sew the ends. (Yes, they will overlap).

Step #4: Sew the ends, using a 1/4” seam.

Step #5: Make boxed corners. Fold as in the picture and sew a line 1/2” from the corner. Trim boxed corners and turn right side out.

I used tissues from Dollarama.

Quilt Stats:

Other Kindnesses

Boundary Bay Quilting Guild accepts donations for baby quilts, comfort quilts and Quilts of Valour. I regularly donate to the baby quilt and comfort quilt committees. I make a lot of quilts and it’s nice to know that they are going someplace where they are loved. Here are a few that I’ve made in the last while:

At Christmas time, the guild collects placemats for meals on wheels. I make these throughout the year, using left-overs from quilts. I simply put some Christmas fabric on the back and the recipient will have a reversible placemat. Sorry, no pictures.

Bee Kind Blog Hoppers

Bee sure to see all the Kindness of other bloggers

Monday Sept 23

Tuesday Sept 24

Wednesday Sept 25

Thursday Sept 26th

Don’t Forget

Here is my Affiliate link: https://glnk.io/mzmmj/quiltinggail 

For September, there is no 20% off an order of $50 or more. However, MSQC is having fantastic sales this month and if you use my Affiliate link, I will still receive a small commission.

Thank you for your support!

One who sleeps under a quilt is covered by LOVE!

Happy Quilting!    
Gail 

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34 thoughts on “Be Kind: Blog Hop”

  1. I learned how to make a tissue cover at a retreat that I went to. I have made a TON of them since. Your pattern is different and I’m saving your post to favorites so I can give this pattern a try. Mine is 3-5 3/4 pieces and 2 3 3/4 inch squares and you made corners.

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  3. The tissue holders are really cute. I have scraps and need a few stocking stuffers, seems like a good match to me. I know donation are there own thanks, but thank you for all that you do for others.

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  4. Those tissue holders are neat–the recipients will love them. I enjoyed seeing the quilts you have given away. What a wonderful thing to do for others! Thanks for sharing!

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  5. Fabulous finishes, Gail! The retreatants will love them…they do go to good use. I might think to do them for my gals one time….if I remember. Thanks for linking up, too!

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  7. Wow, love the tissue holders! I’ve got to show this one to my MIL who loves batiks! It’s great that there are also opportunities to donate blocks since I don’t always get around to making a full quilt or top for that. Your closing reminds me of Kat’s “Covered In Love” project — I need to go see what’s her latest call for blocks.

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  11. Oh how lovely. I adore making those too. They really are the ultimate useful item for everyone’s bags!! Thank you for making so many and giving of your time. You are wonderful and that is a very practical gift to receive.

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  12. Your tissue holders are beautiful! A friend gave me a tissue holder like that years ago and I still have it in my car. Your donation quilts all look like they would be treasured by the receivers. You are so kind and generous to share with others, Gail. xo

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  14. Gail, you are so kind in donating such beautiful quilts. I’m not totally sure I could give away so many! (I’ll work on that.) I’ve often thought of making fabric tissue holders and now I know how by following your tutorial. Thank you and may the bees buzz in the other direction when they see you coming!

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  16. Those tissue holders are gorgeous and something everyone will love. What a beautiful array of quits you have donated. Nothing says kindness more than draping someone in a quilt and a beautiful one as well!

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  17. I have made tons of those tissue covers in the past, as gifts and as donations too. They are a great scrap buster! I even made lots of them scrappy as well. Those quilts you have donated are all so gorgeous!!! The recipients must have been in awe seeing the beautiful designs, the colors and the quilting! You went above and beyond being kind by donating those quilts!

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