Quilts for the USO

 

 

My friend Sandy made this one for the USO. She and her husband have moved from our neighborhood now, and I miss her terribly.

 

All of the ones below were made by me. 

It is such a joy to me to make these quilts for the service men and women to enjoy when they visit the USO Lounge at IAH here in Houston. 

They give up so much to serve our country, and let's face it - they don't get much respect for it.

This is not a huge thing, but it is something I can do to give them a little spot of comfort.

 

My friend Deb sent me a huge amount of Patriotic fabric to help with the materials. I so appreciate her and the many wonderful people I've "met" in my years of blogging. 

 

 

Mr. Muddling and I delivered all these quilts to our good friend, Robin, who is the volunteer coordinator at the USO Center there at the airport. She is such a sweet lady and so diligent to help the service men and women there. 

 

Robin takes every quilt home with her to wash and dry after one person has used it. 

 

She likes the quilts we've made for them because they hold up so well after many washings.

 

Personally, I consider it an honor to give back in such a small way to the people who have given so much.

May God bless them and protect them. 

 

Hugs and kisses,

Elaine 

 

 

 

Boardwalk

 

This is Boardwalk by Betsy Chutchian in Moda Allstars Snuggle Up. I used her pattern, just changed the layout a little. Because I can, and I like it.

 

 

 

Here it is out on the patio. I just love it! The design, the red print borders, and the striped binding all go together to make it a winner! And I am glad it is, because I gave it to our pastor's family. And they like it a lot. I am so glad!

 

 

You know, sometimes you just have to take a pot of tea with you to the sewing room when you're really serious about a quilt.

 

AND.... I was delighted to see a new softie fabric panel. I had to buy one. I had to, because I've loved those characters since my son was a very little boy. I  bought him the boxed set of books, and they were so beautiful and so perfect.

I may have already made one of the little softies for myself. Maybe.

 

I do hope you are having a lot of fun in your place! I believe in having fun. It's Biblical. You know, the Bible says, "A merry heart doeth good like a medicine."!!! So. It's good to have fun.

 

Hugs and kisses, and lots of love,

Elaine