Saturday, May 21, 2011

Gizzy Blocks

I've decided to try to make at least five "Gizzy" blocks every day. That way I can get a enough blocks for a lap quilt in a week. I figure 60" x 72" is a great size for napping or to keep away the chill on a cool night. That means 30 12-inch blocks in five rows of six blocks. I've now made 18 blocks, and here are six of the most recent.
The first recipient is an older gentleman who recently had to put his wife in a home because she has Alzheimer's. He'd been caring for her all by himself, so this is a tough time for him. I thought a quilt would make him smile.

As you may know, if you've been reading Millie's blog, I've been cleaning my house like a madwoman. I'm getting rid of a lot of stuff, and I'm being pretty brutal about it.
These are wooden backed rubber stamps. They are high quality, and strong enough to emboss velvet. I don't need them, and I don't want to just throw them away. I'd be happy to give them away, but I would like them to be used. Leave a comment if you are interested, or email me.

9 comments:

Paula said...

I've started collecting these. I would love to have them.... :)

Sharon said...

I'd love to have them too. I make lots of greeting cards, and now I'm stamping on fabric as well. You've got some great designs there!

Sara said...

I love the blocks and I'm sure the gentleman will appreciate a quilt.

Even in the summer on rainy days a quilt is nice...

joe tulips said...

I would love to win them! They look like they would be lots of fun.

Carol said...

Would love to have these to share with my 8 year old granddaughter for crafts. Summer craft time will be here before we know it.

Tine said...

Those blocks are great, I am sure the finished quilt will be loved!! Cleaning like a madwoman is always nice - if nothing else, it is nice afterwards ;)

Quiltdivajulie said...

The stamps would work well for some of DH's woodturning projects -

The gizzy block projects are wonderful!

Cathi said...

What are Gizzy blocks? Just scraps put together?

(not interested in the stamps!)

Michele Bilyeu said...

As an art quilter for the Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative, I could really, really use this and would totally love receiving them. Please put my name down a someone who is completely interested!!!