Margaret's Hope Chest

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

I was connected to Margaret's Hope Chest through Amanda Jean's retreat last summer. I am so impressed with the mission of the organization and the two women who run it. Carin and Carol are just the sweetest people ever and it is so inspiring to see how they have turned a family tragedy into an organization that helps so many people in need.
Alexia's Birthday Quilt
Here are the two quilts that I've donated. This is the second year of their Wrapped in Hope campaign, which gives personalized birthday quilts to children who have parents who are in prison. I made this quilt for Alexia who likes black, white, blue, purple and music. I used this pattern from a quilt I made a few years ago in the color scheme she requested and added some Alexander Henry music fabric for the binding.
binding detail
I finished up this quilt in November after having completed the top at the summer retreat. The pattern I used is the Fair and Square pattern that Amanda Jean designed for Margaret's Hope Chest.

Fair and Square
If you're looking for a great charity to donate to and have extra time to make a quilt, please consider making a quilt for MHC. You can find a list of children who have requested birthday quilts here.
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14 comments

  1. ~Michelle~January 26, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    Both quilts look great - I especially like the solids, of course :)

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  2. AmberJanuary 26, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    How wonderful Rebekah - they are both gorgeous - the music binding is just perfect!

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  3. DebJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Gorgeous Quilt!!

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  4. AnneJanuary 26, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Those are beautiful and so sweet of you to donate them. Your Icelandic sweaters are just GORGEOUS!

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  5. StephanieJanuary 26, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    Gorgeous quilts and how nice of you to donate them. I went and looked at the list, and got all teared up. I sent an email and hope to also make a quilt to donate, thanks for sharing the link.

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  6. melissaJanuary 31, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    wonderful quilts for a wonderful cause.
    you have such a big generous heart!

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  7. amandajeanFebruary 3, 2011 at 4:05 AM

    i LOVE the quilts! i still need to make one of those in solids. i loved the first version you made, too.

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  8. ericaFebruary 7, 2011 at 3:10 AM

    Great quilts, great cause! I especially love the music quilt, those colors are great.

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  9. JodiFebruary 8, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    what a beautiful way to share your talents! thinking of you. xox

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  10. cmvFebruary 12, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    they are both absolutely wonderful! what a beautiful thing to do for a wonderful cause. you are amazing

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  11. Amy LMarch 2, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    Hi - it's Amy, Carin's sister. I was just do some searching tonight and landed on your blog and this post. The first quilt is awesome. I love the colors.
    It wasn't until after the weekend in July that I figured out who you were. I found you long ago through Sew Mama Sew and bookmarked your blog when you were featured your Handkerchief Corners Quilt. The quilt served as inspiration for the quilting on the quilt I made for our bed.
    Did you ever start sewing clothes?

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  12. CrisMarch 7, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Beautiful! I was a winner in a Fall blog giveaway, and won a gorgeous quilt from them for the 18mo old daughter of a friend who was diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer. It's an amazing cause that touches so many hearts!

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  13. kristynApril 5, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    These are beautiful!! How generous of you to donate your time and talent to this organization.
    P.S.- LOVE your new-to-me header!!

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  14. RosaMariaJune 26, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    hello!!
    I was thinking about you, on your beautiful quilts and how I love to come here... hope you are great!
    xo
    RosaMaría

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