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Friday, 30 August 2013

A Quilt for Blake - I need your help


I have been wanting to make a special quilt for a special little man.

I found out about this little man a little while ago through an article in a local newspaper and then through his Facebook page.

I have borrowed this information from his Facebook page.

BLAKE'S JOURNEY 15/07/13

Thank you for allowing us to share our gorgeous son with you. Blake was born on the 4th of February 2012 and delivered to the loving parents Paull and Diane.. A much loved and longed for precious gift indeed ! Within a few days we learned that Blake has an extra special bonus 21st chromosome .. In other words he has Down Syndrome ... This said he has been extremely healthy the whole first year of his life, smiling and charming his way through life, melting the hearts of all who meet him... To our knowledge our little man was very healthy and doing very well in all aspects of development... Blake attended physio, speech therapy, playgroup and a music group and loved mixing with other children and adults ... he absolutely loves music !!! And most of all he is a beautiful boy with loads of personality and charisma.

On Saturday 9th of March 2013 unbeknown to us our son started us on an incomprehensible heart breaking journey... F

Blake has been in hospital for 24+ weeks now and is a very sick little man and together with his family and crew of supporters and medical staff they are trying so hard to get him home.

(Look for "Blake's Million Smiles" if you wish to know  more).

This beautiful little man has a smile that lights up a room.

So here is where I need your help if you have a few minutes to spare.
I would love to give Blake his own "I Spy Quilt"
Sadly though I do not have enough novelty prints in my stash to make this happen.

So my hope is that maybe some of my very generous quilt and blog friends can help me by making a block or two (or more if you like) for Blake's quilt.

It's a simple block and shouldn't take more than a few minutes to make.

Here is what I am planning.
"I spy" meets "Polaroid" 


Here is the block :o)


Sew the two side strips on first and press the seams to the center then sew on the top and bottom.
That's it. I will trim and sash.
Can you help me makes Blake a Quilt?

If so, leave me a comment below and I will sent you my snail mail address to send to.
Feel free to add a postcard of where you are from so that Blake and his parents can see who helped make his quilt and where everyone is from.

Looking forward to hearing from you if you can help.
hugs Sharon

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75 comments :

  1. Darlene30 August 2013 at 13:11

    Sharon, I'd be honored to make a block for Blake's Quilt.

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  2. Unknown30 August 2013 at 13:26

    Count me in!

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  3. Anorina @SameliasMum30 August 2013 at 13:44

    Count me in too. I don't have much novelty fabric but enough to make a few blocks at least x

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  4. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.com30 August 2013 at 13:46

    Count me in for a few blocks!

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  5. Nurseli30 August 2013 at 13:48

    When do you need it by? I would be willing to make one. Any theme in particular??

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  6. Unknown30 August 2013 at 13:51

    I'll be glad to help out!

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  7. Danielle30 August 2013 at 13:52

    Hi Sharon, I can do at least a couple for you. Danielle x

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  8. Emma's Daughter30 August 2013 at 13:53

    I have TONS of novelty prints. My email is rcoyle at olemiss dot edu. I have company this weekend through Monday, but I'll start cutting out and sewing as soon as they leave. Is there a deadline? PS. I made 50 for a Polaroid swap but they were a little smaller. I'd LOVE to help.

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  9. Patty30 August 2013 at 14:16

    I can help. My email is pmajors1958@gmail.com. Share your mailing address with me and I'll start on some of these over the weekend!

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  10. The Patch Craft30 August 2013 at 14:26

    I can help too. carolalee@netpsace.net.au. Just sash them in white homespun..

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  11. FarahLin30 August 2013 at 14:27

    I'd like to chip in and make a few! When is the deadline for them to be sent to you as I'm not in the US?

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  12. Fiona30 August 2013 at 14:31

    I'd love to Sharon.... a beautiful idea...
    Hugz

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  13. margaret30 August 2013 at 14:56

    I would love to make a block for the precious little man

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  14. Cheryl30 August 2013 at 15:02

    I would love to do a few blocks!

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    1. Sharon - Lilabelle Lane30 August 2013 at 15:41

      Hi Cheryl, Can you send me your email addy please as you are showing as a No reply blogger. thanks

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  15. Cheryl30 August 2013 at 15:02

    I would love to do a few blocks!

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  16. Anonymous30 August 2013 at 15:27

    count me in also Shaz ,i will do them when i am back from holidays,great cause.xx

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  17. elliek30 August 2013 at 15:29

    I can make a block or two. When do you need them? Do you have a colour scheme for the outer edges? (or did I miss that bit?!)

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  18. Jo in TAS30 August 2013 at 15:49

    Count me in Sharon and happy to make more than one if needed.

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  19. Clair30 August 2013 at 15:56

    Count me in for 2 blocks!
    beeandlotus (at) gmail dot com

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  20. Tania30 August 2013 at 16:32

    Hi Sharon, absolutely, I can make a few, would love to help out - east17girl@yahoo.com.au

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  21. barb's creations30 August 2013 at 16:37

    count me in as well Sharon, will start looking through my stash. When will you need them by??? :) Barb.

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  22. Willow Grove - Kez30 August 2013 at 17:05

    Count me in Sharon and happy to make more than one if needed.

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  23. Susan30 August 2013 at 17:59

    More than happy to make some blocks Sharon!

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  24. Georgia30 August 2013 at 18:23

    I'd love to do some!

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  25. therese30 August 2013 at 18:52

    What a lovely girl you are! This is a beautiful idea. Count me in for a couple, I'm sure I can find some fabric that's not American Jane! Therese xx

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  26. Larissa30 August 2013 at 18:54

    Sounds like a wonderful idea! I'll rifle through my stash tonight and find something perfect :)

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  27. Marca30 August 2013 at 19:08

    My sewing machine is tin the shop, but I should have it back next week and I can make a few blocks

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  28. Raewyn30 August 2013 at 19:34

    This is a lovely idea and I would love to help. Please send me your address :-)

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  29. marina30 August 2013 at 20:10

    count me in Sharon, I have some pieces of novelty fabrics from my novelty hexies.
    would love to make some.
    love the design.

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  30. LYNN30 August 2013 at 20:26

    I love I spy quilts, what a wonderful idea! I would love to make a couple

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  31. kiwikid30 August 2013 at 20:43

    Would love to help Sharon - have some fabric left from an I spy Quilt I am working on now
    xx

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  32. Susan30 August 2013 at 20:48

    I'd love to make a block Sharon. It's a great idea.

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  33. AlidaP30 August 2013 at 22:00

    I don't have many novelty print but I can make few blocks! Any specific requirement for the color of the sashing? is white-on-white fabric ok? or do you prefer solid?

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  34. linny30 August 2013 at 22:17

    I will make some blocks, I've nearly finished an I Spy for my grandson so have plenty of novelty fabrics. I already have your address from Fat Q swap.
    lyn.robyn.smith@gmail.com

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  35. Marilyn30 August 2013 at 22:42

    If you are still needing more I would love to help out. How lovely for him to have his own special quilt.

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  36. Nupur30 August 2013 at 22:50

    I'd love to send a few! What is the deadline? What color does the sashing have to be? Thanks!

    onehotstove AT gmail DOT com

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  37. Monica Holtsclaw31 August 2013 at 00:32

    I would love to make a few of these!

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  38. drue.quilts31 August 2013 at 06:45

    I can make some, out of apple jack by moda drue.quilta@gmail.com

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  39. Debi31 August 2013 at 06:58

    I will make a block or two also!

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  40. Leanne31 August 2013 at 10:11

    Can I send you a few from Canada?

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  41. quilter50131 August 2013 at 11:38

    I can make a block or two. Carrolyn501@yahoo.com

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  42. Melody31 August 2013 at 12:10

    Such a great idea. Count on me for a block or two.

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  43. Kathy31 August 2013 at 12:45

    I would love to help with a block or two.

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  44. Peg - Happy In Quilting31 August 2013 at 14:24

    Would love to help out with a couple of blocs Sharon....very thoughtful...

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  45. 5Bent Needles31 August 2013 at 16:34

    What a gorgeous keepsake quilt for this special boy
    I will make some for you.
    judymackley@bigpond.com

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  46. Camilla31 August 2013 at 19:16

    Looks like you have lots of volunteers-king size quilt? But I'd love to make a block or two if you still need more?

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  47. Sarah @ FairyFace Designs1 September 2013 at 07:31

    Sharon I'd love to make some - let me know if you still need them :-)

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  48. Farm Gate Creations Incorporating Hummingbird Quilting1 September 2013 at 10:33

    I'll send a couple of blocks too Sharon.

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  49. Kris1 September 2013 at 14:24

    Sharon - I have some great eye spy fabrics if you need more blocks!! Looks like you have had an outpouring of offers. Let me know!!

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  50. Susie1 September 2013 at 14:57

    Hi Sharon, lovely thought and gesture. I'm in the midst of doing two blocks now so can you pls email me your snail mail address? Downs is close to my heart with my god-daughters twin brother having it. A challenge for the entire family at the best of times, let alone when they are ill.

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  51. simplestitches1 September 2013 at 17:47

    hi Sharon I would love to help out....let me know if you still need some....blogland at its best!

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  52. Jindi's Cottage1 September 2013 at 18:09

    Hi Sharon...blocks are made just need the snail mail to put on the envelope. Cheers...

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  53. Jindi's Cottage1 September 2013 at 18:10

    HI Sharon...sorry if you get this message twice stoopid blogger just a hissy fit when I hit publish...blocks are done just need a snail mail address to put on the envelope...Cheers :)

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  54. Julie2 September 2013 at 08:08

    I am able to make a block or two for you - please send me your postal address. Thanks

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  55. Googy Girl2 September 2013 at 22:23

    I would love to make some blocks for Blake, if you still need more

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  56. Maria4 September 2013 at 13:51

    I would be delighted to make some blocks for Blake Sharon. Can you please send me your Address.

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  57. Cindy4 September 2013 at 22:09

    count me in...please send me your address

    cindylouburke at gmail dot com

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  58. Unknown6 September 2013 at 04:03

    Are you still needing blocks? Amandakasner at gmail dot com

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  59. Unknown6 September 2013 at 04:04

    Are you still needing blocks? I don't know if the goal has been met yet. Amandakasner at gmail dot com

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  60. retdairyqueen7 September 2013 at 13:14

    How sweet of you! I will see what I can do

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  61. Willsquiltnsew7 September 2013 at 19:49

    Count me in too Sharon. I would be honoured to be part of this wonderful keepsake quilt!

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  62. Quilt Kitty7 September 2013 at 22:01

    Sharon, do you still need blocks? I can make some tomorrow & post Monday but I am a little late in reading this. Tracee xx

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  63. Pam9 September 2013 at 02:39

    i am in ...love being a small part in all this LOVE. xoxoxo

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  64. Unknown11 September 2013 at 18:02

    I am in! Please send me your postal address Sharon, hope it'll take not too long to reach you as I am already late...

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  65. Unknown11 September 2013 at 18:13

    I am in Sharon! Please send me your mail address.

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  66. elletaylor11 September 2013 at 21:56

    I'd be glad to help. Send me your address. Gwen

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  67. Rachel12 September 2013 at 07:04

    Do you still need blocks? ? I can send some. Rdrew@orcon.net.nz

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  68. elletaylor12 September 2013 at 08:06

    Sharon, I have 3 blocks for you. Gtaylor45@hotmail.com. Send me your address! Thanks, Gwen

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  69. margaret12 September 2013 at 17:09

    sorry to,pester but i seem to have lost the email you sent telling me where to send my block to, have found a novelty fabric in my stash with a crazy cat on think it will be okay. Please can you send it again, thanks
    Margaret

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  70. Lauri14 September 2013 at 08:23

    Do you still need blocks? I'd love to send some! Email is HeyLauri at ymail dot com.

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  71. Anonymous16 November 2015 at 14:42

    i am sure you will receive enough blocks to make several quilts. be careful what you wish for.. :) mine included....

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