Thanks to everyone who entered our giveaway!  Many commenters added in their comment how hard it was to read about all of the little girls around the country who could use HOPE and comfort.  I agree that it is hard to know that we cannot give a quilt to each of the nominated girls.  I do keep the list of comments for several  months and I have been known to contact old commenters and offer them a quilt...so if we didn't pick your number there is still HOPE!

So without further jabbering the winners of the Fall into Fall Giveaway!

My son Isaac picked commenter 3 and 25--commenter #3 was Just JaiCi's Crafts and she said "I have a neighbor who's little girl has a brain tumor! They found it on Christmas Eve of 2009. She was my daughter's bestie friend...and she cried every day at church that her friend was missing. She went through so much...she had to re-learn to walk and talk! It's amazing. She's come so far...but still has a long way to go!

Thank you."

And commenter #25 is Cris A and she said "The timing of this giveaway is just perfect. A friend of mine has an 18 mo old daughter who was just diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer two weeks ago, and started her chemo last week. Right now they're hoping to "fatten" her up so she can go home this week. She is on the list for a transplant. The family remains hopeful. Kids are tough little cookies and miracles happen everyday!I was hoping to make a quilt for her but it will be a while before I have the time. And this quilt will be pefect for the chilly days ahead.

Thank you for the chance to win this beautiful quilt for little Lacy!"

I will be contacting these two ladies and arranging for the quilts to be sent to these little girls as soon as possible! Congratulations!

Is it the End of the Week Yet...

...because I finished this quilt last night-a few days behind ahead of schedule!

Oh, it is yummy.  All of the blocks were made from scraps that I begged off of Kelli at the summer work party in July.  She was gracious enough to give them to me and I hope she is pleased with the outcome! Have I mentioned how adorable her scraps were???? Take a look at the close shots below of a few of the individual blocks and you will see what I am talking about.

So, this is Amanda Jean's 'Fair and Square' pattern that she created for Margaret's Hope Chest this summer.  I have started a Flickr site where you can see all of the 'Fair and Square' quilts that people have created--the pattern is so very versatile.  If you have made a 'Fair and Square' quilt for yourself or for donation add it to the pool!  If you want a copy of the pattern e-mail me and I will send it--of course, we would love for you to make a top and donate it to us but you can also use it for your own personal quilting!

Getting All of My Pins in a Row

Does anyone else love the order of a freshly pinned quilt?  I wouldn't consider myself an overly neat and orderly person but I do get pleasure in pattern--especially in the realm of quilting.  Can't wait to show this quilt off when it is done--my prediction is by the end of the week :)

A Little Special Something

I am working on a little special something for a special girl who needs so extra love, comfort and HOPE! 

Can't Stop Playing With This Fabric

Last week I received a set of yard cuts from the 'Cat in the Hat' line

I am having so much fun!  This is a doll quilt that will be donated to the Santa Claus girls in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  I have also made a child's size quilt and I still have enough left to make one more!

Fall Into Fall Giveaway

          " For it is in giving that we receive."
                        St. Francis of Assisi
**GIVE AWAY IS CLOSED -WINNERS ANNOUNCED WHEN KIDS GET HOME FROM SCHOOL!**
Margaret's Hope Chest is excited to be joining the 'Fall Into Fall Giveaway'.  In true MHC fashion we are putting our own little twist on it. Interested??? PLEASE READ CAREFULLY--THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOT LIKE OTHERS.
Our mission at Margaret's Hope Chest is to give quilts to individuals and families who are experiencing seemingly hopeless situations. Do you know a girl RIGHT NOW who could use a gift of HOPE? Through this giveaway, we would love to help you serve someone you know by giving them a quilt. 
We are giving this quilt away to a little girl that one commenter recommends.

Back of Quilt

This quilt measures 37X50

UPDATE:  Elisa has generously offered a second quilt (pictured at the very top of this post) that we will be giving away--so TWO winners will be chosen from the comments!  Thanks Elisa!


If you would like to "win" this quilt for a little girl that you know who could use some extra HOPE please read these guidelines:
- Leave a comment and share a brief explanation of who you would like us to give the quilt to and why.
- Be prepared to provide me with a mailing address for this person--if you "win" this quilt it will be sent directly to the person you nominated.
-Drawing will close at 12 noon--Oct 15, 2010.
-My kids will randomly pick one commenter for each quilt using a highly scientific method (HINT: it involves little slips of paper and a hat).
- We will video tape the drawing and post it here on our blog--I will also e-mail the "winner".
- Please leave an e-mail contact in your comment.
-I will ship to the United States and Canada.

Hot Out of the Dryer

 This little beauty just came out of my dryer--with the tight quilting it crinkled up just perfectly.  What are now pinwheel blocks used to be 9-patch blocks that someone donated to Margaret's Hope Chest.  I wanted to make things a bit more interesting without all of the hassle of sashing.  One small glitch that doesn't even bother me anymore is the fact that I didn't realize that there is more than one potential pattern created with these blocks--obviously, I didn't figure that out until it was way too late.  I like the slightly wonky feel to it.
This quilt will be entered into the 'Fall Into Fall Giveaway' that starts on Oct 1st.  Some little girl who is going through a tough time right now will win this quilt--and the HOPE and comfort that comes with it.

This quilt measures 37X50

The backing and binding are 'Girl Friday' by Andover Fabrics