Okay, I Have to Share

While I have never really posted about anything sewing or quilting related here, most of you know that this is a hobby of mine, and it's one that has helped me get through so many things over the past couple of years.  For that reason, I have to share something that gives me hope.

Shortly after I found out that I have had cancer, Val from PinkPlease! blogged a small request.  She wanted to put together a quilt for the Heroes Foundation to help raise money for the cancer cause.  Would readers like to help by sending her one or two blocks each?

I like to think that this is something I would have done even if I hadn't recently joined the cancer club myself, because I'd been thinking of trying foundation paper piecing anyway, and hey, it was for a worthy cause.  I read her guidelines for the style of block that she wanted and whipped a couple of them up.

I have to say, as Val got more and more of the blocks in the mail, I saw the beauty that is sometimes created by the online community.

And now, you can see it, too.  The finished quilt is up for auction now, and closes tomorrow night, Saturday, at 8:30pm.  The current bid at this moment is $400, so I'm already excited by how much we've raised!  Our quilt is item #270, and you should be able to view it here.