We have received requests for several bed-sized quilts in 2026 (2 full-size and 6 twin-size for Habitat for Humanity as well as 3 twin-size for Hospice of North Idaho). To help facilitate these requests, we are launching a …… “SCRAPPY TRIPS BLOCK DRIVE”

I’ve done the math using the block found at (Bonnie Hunter’s blog at quiltville.blogspot.com, click on “Free Patterns” or download here:

We will need a total of 490 blocks. (These are 12-1/2” unfinished blocks.) Sounds overwhelming, right? It would be for 1 person … but there are over 170 members in the guild so if we all pull together and make 2-3 blocks each, it will not be overwhelming for any one person. [I’m a fairly fast sewer and I made 1 block in about an hour.] Any colors … I just request that there be contrast within the block.

Blocks will be needed by the May general meeting at the absolute latest so that we have time to get the tops sewn together and then quilted by the fall. Blocks may be turned in at any general meeting or any of the Community Service sew and/or tie days.

We will be sewing these at Sew Fridays … feel free to come and avail yourself of our fabrics for use in making these blocks. Each block requires six 2-1/2” x 16” strips OR six sets of six 2-1/2” squares (laid out as shown in picture – Bonnie’s directions do not give this alternative).

If you have questions, do not hesitate to reach out to Laura: 509-710-2953).

And thanks in advance for your help making someone’s day a bit brighter.

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Let's get it done and help Community Service!