Camp Reach for the Sky - Quilt Pattern Suggestion......

you can make any pattern you wish, however quilts must be Twin Size or larger, Machine Quilted and bound for durability.

 

You can make this quilt as small or as large as you wish.

Mine is 21 Tumblers Across and 17 Rows Down.

 

For my quilt I collected (40) 5 1/2" Strips.

Be sure to cut strips accurately.

Remember you can use your scraps as long as the template fits on the fabric that you are using.

When using strips, place tumbler on strips and begin cutting them, flip flopping the template as you cut.

 

Once quilt is the size you wish, you can add a border if you want. You will have to trim off the sides.

I chose to add a black framer and a scrappy border and a scrappy binding.

 

 

I assembled the quilt top pictured in one afternoon.

This quilt goes very quickly.

I spent one afternoon sorting and cutting my fabric.

 

Have fun!

 

5" Acrylic Tumbler Template is available for purchase.

Price $6.95, plus $2.00 shipping and handling.

 

You can order the tumbler template by e-mailing me at rozgonzalez@cox.net. Be sure to include your shipping address and a credit card number OR you can pick up the template at the shop.

 

Send photos of your completed "Left Overs" quilt so that I can post them on our web site for everyone to see. Be sure to include your name and the city and state you live in.

 

 

 

 

I found this Tumbler Quilt in Traditional Quiltworks Magazine dated April 1990.

This quilt was made by Florida quilter Aloyse Yorko.

Notice the way that it is set in a "Trip Around the World" setting.

 

 

**There are several ways that you can get involved with Camp Reach for the Sky 2002

(even if you live out of town or out of state)

1. Join us once month in our classroom from 10am - 4pm. Check our class schedule for exact date. We come together to: sew blocks, sew blocks into quilt tops, add borders, bind completed quilts, cut borders and backing and get tops ready for machine quilting. We can always use participants to iron and cut strips as well.

 

2. Donate a completed quilt using this pattern or any pattern of your choosing. Quilts must be at least Twin size, machine quilted and bound for durability.

 

3. Go thru your scrap box Donate 5 1/2" strips of 100% Quality Cotton or Flannel fabric from you stash. (If you wish, you can cut them into template size.) 100% Cotton Fabrics ONLY....Please!

 

4. Make a quilt top with or without the border and bring into the shop. We will complete the quilt during one of our Sew-a-Thons. If you decide to add borders, add a 6" border.

 

5. Have your guild or group sew blocks and assemble quilt tops. We will be more then happy to supply the pre-cut pieces. You must make prior arrangements to borrow our 'pre-cut pieces' box. Call Rosie at (619)698-1832 or E-mail: rozgonzalez@home.com for details.

 

6. Bring or Send to: Rosie's Calico Cupboard - 7151 El Cajon Blvd. Suite 'F' San Diego, CA 921157. Volunteer to machine quilt these quilts. Long Arm quilters needed. We will provide the backing fabric and if needed, the batting. Commit to quilting at least 12 quilts and we will add you to our list of Long Arm Quilters who are helping us complete these quilts.

You will receive FREE advertising for ONE full year FREE. Click Here to see the list of our Long Arm Volunteers.

 

7. Volunteer to bind these quilts. Binding can be done at home and by hand or machine.

 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to e-mail me or call me at (619)698-1832 Home/Office, or

e-mail: rozgonzalez@home.com.

 

Our Goal this year is 350 Twin Sized Quilts

Delivery Date: July for children ages 4 to 8 years, August for children ages 8 to 18 years of age.

 

Each quilt carries a message of "Love and Hope and a Prayer in Every Stitch"This effort can only be achieved

by all of us coming together. Get Involved....you will love the warm fuzzy feeling that you get knowing

that you have made a speicial quilt for a speical person.

 

Quilt Receipients and Counselors

Day Camp - July 2001