I'm seeing red alright, but in a good way! I found the fabulous border fabric above for my Red and White Snowball quilt challenge. My plan is to add a narrow black containment border, and then a wider border of this pretty red print. Inkwell Prints by Judie Rothermel for Marcus Fabrics.
Sophie, my little companion, is fascinated by this project and keeps getting into things in an effort to "help me". She is a swell helper indeed. She is prepared to hang on to this zip lock bag of red snowball units no matter what. I had to give her a dog biscuit to let go of that.
I am so glad that many of you enjoy shoes as much as I do! It was fun hearing from some of you about your memories of buying favorite shoes. Just so you know that I share the goodies, I am organizing a holiday shoe drive at work.
The charity is called Soles4Souls. It provides new or "gently worn" shoes to people all over the world who perhaps have never had a pair of shoes on their feet in their lives. It is an especially good feeling to be able to provide foot wear for barefoot children who live in poverty stricken conditions. Imagine their joy at receiving a pair of shoes when they have had to do without their entire lives. This is a great cause, and if you are interested, you might want to check out their website Soles4Souls, and organize a Holiday Shoe drive of your own.
We take having good shoes on our feet as a basic right, but it sure doesn't work that way in many other places. Do you know most American households have dozens of shoes in their closets that they are not wearing? Take a good look, you probably do too. I may not be ready to give up those snazzy red plaid heels just yet, but I do have a few pair of decent loafers and sneakers I could donate that are more practical anyway!
Yesterday, when I was auditioning my inner border to separate my santas from the snowballs ( I seriously cleaned that phrase up for the benefit of your readers) I considered black!! It does look great, but doesn't say "Christmas".....your's will look great. I LOVE the border fabric!
I'm still undecided on mine.....
Posted by: Thelma | November 18, 2009 at 04:52 AM
That border fabric looks great! I haven't gotten far enough along to think about a border - although I've already bought some wool batting. I also ordered some of the new Anna Maria Horner flannel for the back.
Posted by: Lesly | November 18, 2009 at 05:30 AM
Grrrreat fabric. I love that fabric. Totally! Hard not to buy it. You know Nicole, I have a lot of shoes that I'm having a hard time letting go of. Has more to do with MS. I used to be able to wear these "hot shoes" and now I can't. More emotional for me I guess. Seems selfish now that you share this.
Posted by: *karendianne. | November 18, 2009 at 06:04 AM
Love Sophie! That is too cute.That border fabric if fab you are right. Here we have a coats for kids campaign that also does boots, hats, mitts, etc for children here who would otherwise do without, which in Canada in December/January would be very unfortunate indeed. It's awesome that you are promoting a great cause!
Posted by: Cara | November 18, 2009 at 06:28 AM
God bless you, Nicole, for organizing the shoe drive. What a wonderful thing to think that your efforts will combine with others to help "the least."
I love your border fabric. And, Sophie girl, keep up the good work.
Posted by: Susan Ramey Cleveland | November 18, 2009 at 06:28 AM
I love love love the fabric you picked for the border of your quilt. It's just beautiful. I'm such a fan of Judie Rothermel's fabric and I'm just going to see if I can find me some of this fabric. WOW! It's going to be a stunning quilt!
Posted by: Kim Walus | November 18, 2009 at 06:31 AM
What a wonderful thing for you to do Nicole...there are so many people that need help.
Love that fabric...it's the perfect border. What a great helper Miss Sophie is...I'm not sure you could do it without her..LOL!
Posted by: Carol | November 18, 2009 at 09:32 AM
Red shoes. Red quilt. I am beginning to see a pattern here.
Posted by: Karen Beigh | November 18, 2009 at 11:35 AM
Our church was going on a mission trip to Mexico last summer and gathered shoes for the kids/teenagers. Apparently many/most of them were barefoot and the hot streets burned their feet in the summer!! This year, I bought more shoes at Wal-Mart in anticipation.
Posted by: Sherrill | November 19, 2009 at 05:33 AM
That little Sophie is just the cutest darn thing! Love her pictures! Soles4Souls is a wonderful thing! Nancy in WI
Posted by: Nancy | November 20, 2009 at 01:32 PM
HOW in the world did you get your dog to sit there and hold that bag in its' mouth??? That is so cute! He is a little helper! LOL
Posted by: Cathy | December 31, 2009 at 07:43 AM