Sewing a Ronald McDonald House Charity Quilt

I had a friend at college who was living a nightmare. My friend and his wife were marking time as their precious little child was suffering with Leukemia. They stayed at the Ronald McDonald House during the frequent medical trips. The home offered them comfort and togetherness as the rest of the world continued on unaware of the precious breath by breath moments slipping away.

 

As you deposit those small amounts of change into the collection stands in your favorite McDonald's restaurants know your generosity offers an oasis to families in the darkest of times. Take some time to visit the Ronald McDonald's House Charities Website to find out more about this much needed and appreciate program.

 

This quilt will be donated to the charity upon completion.

 

For the top of the quilt I am using a pattern from Scrap-Basket Surprises 18 Quilts from 2.5" Strips by Kim Brackett published by Martingale and Company. All of Kim's patterns in the book are exciting but I have selected Monkey Business on page 64 for this project. The quilt illustrated in the book measures 53.5"x65.5". I will be making a twin size quilt so changes to the pattern will include the increased width. The Ronald McDonald House Charity twin quilt will measure 65"x88". Take the time to read Kim's Basic Quiltmaking Instructions beginning on page 12. Her techniques and tips are well written and illustrated.

 

I bought my copy of the book from Hueffmeir's Fine Pines Quilt Shop located in Brookfield, MO 660-258-3244. Purchase a copy so you can sew along.

 

I selected Kona solid colors black and white with a touch of yellow (not included on the top part of the quilt). The fabric was purchased at Missouri Star Quilt Company located in Hamilton, MO 888-571-1122.

 

Brackett's instructions are easy to follow and clearly written. 

 

More on the quilt in later posts. Thank you for considering the Ronald McDonald House Charities when making your charity quilts or depositing change at your local restaurant.