handmade patchwork quilts heirloom quality 100% pure cotton

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I am a single mum who wishes to make a business selling my handmade quilts so that I can give my disabled son a better life
Backers: 21
Average Pledge Per Backer: £59

Funded: £1,230 of £1,000
Dates: Aug 19th -> Sep 18th (30 days)
Project By: Michaela
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Wow!!!!

September 18th - via: kickstarter.com
I Have been watching the seconds tick down to zero!!! Amazing thank you all xxxxxxxx I am going to miss this kickstarter but I will be talking to you all very soon... Love michaela x  (Read More)

woo hooo

September 18th - via: kickstarter.com
98 mins to go....I wish I could open a bottle of bubbly but I don't like the stuff!! this is soooo exciting!!!! M x  (Read More)

So close now!

September 17th - via: kickstarter.com
I Am in the process of finishing a beautiful quilt and I will post tomorrow and show you ! My campaign is in its final hours and it is so exciting to watch! I just want to say thank you times a billion to you who have backed me, this has been a life... (Read More)

web site!

September 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Today I am buying and making a web site! I will use the web site builder with my host- on-wards and upwards I go but only because of the pledges of you all-you have truly launched me into the world in a way I did not imagine possible! you are all... (Read More)

Busy Day!

September 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi friends, I am busy making some more vividly colored quilts today. I went to see my friends at Brighton sewing center and we did a little happy dance to celebrate your amazing support and I had a try on the new machine they have as a store model,... (Read More)

Do you like these colors?

September 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Lovely Fabrics!  (Read More)

New quilts to make!

September 13th - via: kickstarter.com
hi my friends! I am itching to go and create some more quilts! I have spent a lot of time on my PC which I also love to do-and I am so delighted that you have all helped me achieve something I never imagined I could do-Kick starter! so today I am... (Read More)

Yipeeeeeeeeeeee.......

September 12th - via: kickstarter.com
we made it!! we made it!!! I am so pleased words cant convey.!! THANK YOU!!!!! now I can focus on rewards...I am so pleased!!! I will get the machine I need! and a little for fabrics... here she is.....  (Read More)

Pug In a rug displaying his mug!!

September 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Elvis the Pug and me..cuddling in our quilt... Pug In a rug!!!! Hello!!  (Read More)

Just a bit more....

September 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Just £30 more and we have made it together! ...six days to go...then I can begin reward talks with you all!..the suspense is killing me! I have to do some sewing! I will show you all tomorrow some really colourful Holliday's table runners I am... (Read More)

Thank you!

September 10th - via: kickstarter.com
I am so close now, I can hardly believe how amazing you all are!  My son also wishes to say how incredible you all are. In three weeks I have become Sunflower Quilts and have made a blog and an Etsy shop, all because of your help from kickstarter!... (Read More)

New Improved Pictures show my work better!

September 10th - via: kickstarter.com
huh????   back of the baby quilt... close up baby quit! You're a star Baby Quilt made yesterday triangle heaven!  (Read More)

Working hard to make all your rewards...

September 9th - via: kickstarter.com
English Rose loving every moment of making ... Single Bed Beauty!  (Read More)

Nearly There !!!!!

September 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Heres a cheerful pirate quilt which is perfect cot size.. its going into my Etsy shop or you can choose it as your reward ! I made it last night so its brand spanking new with fluffy pure cotton wadding, unbleached no chemicals...it is very bright... (Read More)

Yipeeee!

September 7th - via: kickstarter.com
I am so delighted today I have £795 pledged ! You are all wonderful people and I will show my thanks by making your rewards beautiful and the best quality of materials available, as you are the foundations of my new venture and you deserve the best... (Read More)

wooo hoo getting close to my goal...just a few more pledges!

September 5th - via: kickstarter.com
I have taken some better shots of my latest baby quilt and put it in my etsy shop...here they are..I hope you like them! now to go upstairs and work on more quilts! so much fun! and I am so excited about buying my new machine from this campaign and... (Read More)

finished this today, you can have it as a reward for a pledge!

September 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
 I made this today, a cot quilt or play mat or lap quilt, the fabric is Moxie from Moda, wadding is 100% unbleached chemical free cotton, the thread is king tut Egyptian cotton and the back is three panels, gingham and a Riley Blake chevron fabric,... (Read More)

come on guys and girls..

September 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hexagon Quilt in my Etsy store click this to go to my Etsy store please look at my rewards they are worth more than your pledge, I am struggling here and I really need your help so I can support my disabled son and myself... Brighton quilt on my... (Read More)

Etsy

August 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Oh WOW!!! I have £625 now...I just signed in and let out a woop of joy !! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU....esp to D...hugs..... I just wanted to say how happy I am that I will get the machine I need to speed up my work, which is not really work, it... (Read More)

work in progress

August 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Work in Progress...  This is going to be a lap robe or lap quilt after spending so long trying to perfect my blog and Etsy store over the last two days, I was chomping at the bit to get back upstairs to my sewing/bedroom...the colors look a little... (Read More)

Quilts and works in progress

August 29th - via: kickstarter.com
 A new work in progress, I have this on my blog so this is a condensed version for those who don't want to see my blog..hopefully you do now!  the link is in my bio area.. its Kona cotton solids by Robert Kaufman and the colors pop!! I love them,... (Read More)

Here she is...the beautiful janome..

August 28th - via: kickstarter.com
 Here is the incredible machine I dream of..solid aluminium body, acufeed system meaning it has a built in walking foot which  quilters need, it feeds the fabric through the top and bottom of your quilt sandwich thereby avoiding the dreaded... (Read More)

Thankyou

August 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you will much lovely lady's ..I am more than thrilled I am filled with awe and delight that people I don't know like my work and are helping me X  (Read More)

Hello dear friends

August 27th - via: kickstarter.com
 Today I am making some lapquilts...well one as they take hours to make properly with perfect matching cutting etc..I am making beautiful geometric pinwheels in kona cotton solid colours..these are top quality cotton solids for quilters and they are... (Read More)

newsprint fabric

August 26th - via: kickstarter.com
I love this newsprint fabric as a quilt back!  (Read More)

Half square triangle quilt !

August 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Half square triangle quilt  (Read More)

Hexagon star rolled another view

August 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hexagon Star  (Read More)

Hexagon star quilt rolled so you can see some details

August 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hexagon star quilt rolled  (Read More)

American Jane hexagon rolled up

August 26th - via: kickstarter.com
American Jane hexagon quilt rolled  (Read More)

Hexagon American Jane quilt

August 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hexagon American Jane quilt  (Read More)

Some of my work..

August 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hexagon star quilt. Double bed size for sale or you get one for your reward of ,200 pounds! In any design or coloir  (Read More)

Backing others

August 26th - via: kickstarter.com
I am delighted to announce that I have done my very first backing on a project of quilters who make quilts for cancer patients! Wonderful ! I hope they succeed !  Mx  (Read More)

I am so excited!

August 26th - via: kickstarter.com
I am excited and delighted at you wonderful backers..I am thrilled that you are all so kind as to have faith in me, my faith in my fellow humans are restored you are beautiful people in our beautiful world. I am amazed at your kindness and I have... (Read More)

I have a Blog now...

August 25th - via: kickstarter.com
hello  I have made a blog so that wonderful backers can read all about me, who I am and what I do etc.....I hope it is OK to put my link here?  http://sunflowequilts.blogspot.co.uk Please find out about me a little more Michaela x  (Read More)

Thankyou

August 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Thankyou from the bottom of my heart for your support, my son and I are smiling and happy now..my self esteem is back on track and I can't wait to make your rewards. At the end of my funding I will contact you all to see what gift you would like and... (Read More)

Thank-you!

August 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to my very first backer on my very first try of crowd funding...I am a happy girl now and feel a little more hope that I may just reach my goal for the new sewing machine I need to make all those beautiful unique quilts and to donate quilts... (Read More)

Why?

August 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
I don't know why nobody has pledged a single cent :( can anyone tell me what I am doing wrong please? This business is for my children so that they can see how hard work pays not only the rent but your self esteem! Mine is a bit sad at the moment..I... (Read More)

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