Project Linus

We host regular charity workshops for Project Linus here at Tudor Rose Patchwork to help provide comfort blankets for babies, children and teenagers who are sick, disabled, distressed or disadvantaged. Our local co-ordinator Elaine has sent us this lovely update on our most recent session.

Project Linus Days

Hi Ladies, We had a very very successful and busy day on Friday 8th. Lots of people sewing and an enormous amount of people just calling in. I am overwhelmed at how successful this is becoming.  Thank you so much for your help in making all this possible.

So some statistics for you :-

On the Friday we sewed labels on 82 Quilts and Blankets. I took home 5 tops that need, wadding, backing and quilting and gave away a big bag of small blankets for Caroline to join together and or add edging to, she also took 2 bags of knitting wool that had been donated just before she arrived!  I suspect everyone else took home quilts and kits to make up over the coming months as my box of kits was nearly empty on the way home. Just as well as the car was stuffed to the hilt with the quilts and blankets.  

Last week I delivered 179 quilts and blankets to the following places:-

Bedford Hospital,  Brenda at the hospital wrote   Thank you so much for the lovely quilts and blankets!! It was lovely to see you

I also went to Bedford Borough Council Social workers, Community Nurses and FACES a baby charity.  

The next day I called into  Luton Early help team and Luton North Family Support Team. I also visited Jenny Cox for the first time who is a Foster carer of long standing who has a network of other Foster Carers and people who do Rest-bite Care. 

She wrote , it was so nice to finally meet you and many thanks for the goodies. We just visited our 1st ever foster child and cheered her up. She’s connected with 3 other parents  at Franklin House in Dunstable ,a safe house , where they were all cooking together and they have been thrilled to receive coverlets. . We left a dad and his 2 girls wrapping dollies up and then the girls got in with them.  Jenny has promised me some photos in due course which I will share with you at the next Project Linus day on 8th March at The Tudor Rose. She was busy telling me stories of some of the situation these children find themselves in and it is so nice to think that we can help her spread some love about, as a lot of these children come from very broken places. 

After that I called into My Sewing basket in Dunstable where other ladies leave quilts and blankets, this time the Dunstable Quilt Group had left 22 quilts. In response to my thank you to Helen, she wrote  Thank you for your email. I was surprised by the number of quilts which our members brought to our club’s last meeting and it is great that we are able to take them to a central collection point. I shall certainly pass on your thanks this week.  

So I still have 28 quilts and blankets in my dining room ready for another delivery. Since taking over the group in June 2017 I have delivered 1526 quilts and blankets!  with a total of 940 last year.  I tend to use a scatter-gun approach and have delivered to 21 different places, just as well I enjoy driving! 

Hope to see you all at the next Project Linus day. 

Regards Elaine

Bedfordshire Project Linus Coordinator

Project Linus Days

Our next Project Linus day is on 8th March. Come and join us and work with the Project Linus team to help make wonderful charity quilts to help critically ill children. You can make a quilt of your own design, or you can head to the Project Linus website for free patterns. We also accept donations of knitted and crocheted blankets.

To participate in any of these days, the team making the quilts for Project Linus would appreciate a donation of £2.50 towards the materials used.

There will also be a raffle on each of our Linus days so bring along a spare pound or two if you would like to buy a ticket.  

Linus days run from 10-4 but you are welcome to attend for half a day if this is the time you have spare. 

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A Watchful Wizarding Day

WOW! What a hectic Saturday. I had lovely bunch of students in today working with the wonders of Powertex. We had a great balance of those experienced with Powertex and complete novices. It’s good to hear those who have lots of experience helping those new to the craft with hints and tips.

First we learned how to build torsos and limbs by wrapping wire and our base frame in endless meters of t-shirt yarn – all made from recycled old clothing from family and friends. Next came hats created from the natural curves of a dozen toilet rolls! These were decorated with scraps of fabric and lace and embellished with other bits and pieces.

The base layer for our wizards was made form further lengths of t-shirt before detailing such as outer robes, magic staffs, spell pouches and even spell books were added. One of our team generously sorted through her craft stash and contributed lots of beautiful ‘junk’ to our materials – old handkerchieves, doilies, pieces of lace and other trims and lots of the gang dipped into these to personalise their work.This is where the wizards started to become real individual pieces with their own style and character. Beards and hair was added making each one unique before the hats were secured on heads.

The final stage of the Powertex day involves adding touches of colour. When working on a dark coloured model it is helpful to add some dry brushed flashes in a much lighter tone so that the colour added last is more vivid. We had copper wizards, blue wizards and other wizards in tones of green. Each one a gorgeous one off piece which can go in their owner’s garden in three weeks time once they have ‘proved’.

If you look closely you can see a cheeky angel has snuck into the ranks of wizards. One of the students was unable to attend a recent angel day so we squeezed her in. This is only possible if students work in the same base colour of Powertex and we are happy to try to accommodate a different sculpture if there is room.

Make your own Wizard sculpture with Purple Boots on 24th June 2019.

Block of the Month 2019 – In My Garden

Bev Mayo’s Block of the Month quilt is the ideal project to keep you busy throughout the coming year. The theme of this quilt is In My Garden, just the thing to lift your spirits during this cold weather. The advantage of taking part in this Block of The Month club is that all your materials will be delivered to your door, one monthly block at a time. Just add your sewing machine and scissors and away you go.

Plus Bev has released an lovely new colourway for 2019, so even if you took part last year, you could make a companion quilt this year!

BOTM 2019 Colourway

Take a full look at last years blocks in the original colourway.

The blocks depict images from your garden, with flowers including iris, rose and sunflower, a robin, butterflies, fruit and vegetables, and of course your trusty watering can. In total, there are twelve blocks which we provide the fabric and pattern for. Your finished quilt top will measure 116cm x 147 cm (46″ x 58″). Plus we can provide all your Guterman threads for an additional £23.00 (RRP £25.90) The last block sent will also include the binding fabric!

In My Garden – Block of the Month is a subscription for 12 months at £14.95 per month. Each month that a payment is made, you will receive the fabric and pattern for a block of the quilt.

We have three different payment options:

  1. Set up a standing order for the eleven monthly payments and purchase the first month now.
  2. Pay by Paypal – we can send an invoice every month
  3. Pay £179.40 (£221.40 for non-UK) in one payment

Whichever way you choose, once payment is received, we will send your block within 14 days of the payment. If you pay the entire amount, then the blocks will arrive monthly.

Sign up via our website and make your first payment, or email us at info@tudorrosepatchwork.co.uk for more information.