In Summary ...

There's a lot happening at RPQ headquarters and I thought I should perhaps link it all up.

FIRST UP:

More than $45,000 has been raised so far by the crafting community for the Queensland Flood Appeal.  If you are looking for the Master List of Auctions and Raffles you can find it at Make It Perfect.  There is something there for everyone, from handmade toys and jewellery to handcrafted clothing, bags, art prints and more. Be sure to check it out.

The Red Pepper Quilts Auction Quilt is going strong and  Auction details can be found here:

A Colorstory Quilt ~ Queensland Flood Appeal Auction

Thank you to all bidders who have supported this Auction ~ right now the highest bid is $475 ~ truly wonderful!

This Auction finishes at 10pm on Friday 21 January 2011.  Just over 24 hours to go. Happy bidding!

AND:

Of course a little sewing, which makes me happy!  It is still Summer holidays Downunder  and we are all out of our normal routine.  Although I do LOVE the holidays,  finding time (and motivating myself) to sew is "difficult" ~ so many distractions and sunny days (finally) which all call me away from the sewing machine.

This is the start of my next quilt project.  As you can see I have made more Half Square Triangles and I think you will recognize some of the red designer printed fabrics used, combined here with  red basics ~ stripes, dots, ovals, solids.

The center panel is hand printed fabric from Prints Charming. The panel has been set on point and then surrounded by Half Square Triangles.  (Does anyone know, or have a link to, the math associated with setting a panel on point and then adding Half Square Triangles?  I totally fluked it ~ the Half Square Triangles were a perfect fit for the panel, but would love to know how to calculate it for future reference).

More Half Square Triangles needed ...

Thanks for stopping by,

Rita

(apologies for such a lengthy post!)

Queensland Flood Appeal ~ Auction ~ A Colorstory Quilt

In Queensland the flooding rains have eased.  It has left behind a trail of widespread destruction and an imprint on the minds and hearts of every Australian.  We will not forget the images we've seen, the stories, the loss of life, and the pain on the faces of so many people.

Images found  here.

It is very much a matter of urgency to raise money for the Queensland Flood Appeal, and rather than wait till Monday, there is every reason to get this Auction started now. 

This Auction is for The Colorstory Quilt.  This quilt is made from 100 percent cotton fabrics, batting and thread.  It measures 47 inches x 62 inches and it is new and unused.

The Colorstory Quilt ~ Back

How this auction works:

1.  Bidding will start at $60.00 (Australian), and all bids will be in AUD.
2. You can place a bid by leaving a comment on this blog post with your bid amount and email address.  Please make sure that your bid is higher than the previous bidder.  
3. Your bid must be in whole dollar increments.
4. This auction is open to everyone,  however $30 will be charged for International addresses.  Postage is FREE for Australian residents.  
5. The auction begins NOW and will END at 10pm on Friday 21 January, 2011 (AEST).
6. At the close of the auction, I will contact the winner (please make sure your bid comment includes your email address).  The winner will pay the winning amount directly into the Premier's Flood Relief Appeal and send me proof of payment via email.  Once proof of payment has been received, I will post your quilt to you.

With thanks to Toni  for organising the fundraising initiative.

Happy bidding!

Rita 

AUCTION NOW CLOSED!

Thank you for all of your generous bids.

Queensland Flood Appeal

Australia is a land of contrast and extremes. After a decade of below average rainfall along most of the East coast of Australia, large areas of Queensland and northern New South Wales are now inundated with flood waters.  Eight people are confirmed dead, many more are missing after flash flooding, and whole communities have been devastated.

To help make a difference to families who have lost everything Toni from Make It Perfect is organizing a Queensland Flood Appeal Auction.   On Monday 17th January, Toni will have a master list of bloggers who are running auctions from their blogs or Facebook, selling products that they've made.  The Auctions will be open for 1 week to allow for plenty of bidding time, and will close at midnight on Monday 24th January.

Toni has asked for bloggers who would like to support the appeal to contact her, twitter, facebook or blog about it - basically get it out there.  See details here.

In the meantime here in Melbourne we are thankful for our dry homes. The teens are enjoying the school holidays and are largely capable (?)  of fending for themselves.  This gives me loads of free time, and I have finished The Colorstory Quilt.

Binding:  Kaffe Fassett ~ Two-Tone stripe

To offer my support for the  Queensland Flood Appeal Auction I will be auctioning The Colorstory Quilt.  Auction details will be posted here on my blog on Friday 14 January 2011.  All proceeds will be donated to the Queensland Government Flood Relief Appeal.

Please contact Toni if you are interested in supporting this appeal by hosting an Auction.

Rita