Googie shows us how she makes patchwork quilts for Project Linus
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- čas přidán 16. 07. 2024
- Googie has been making patchwork for over fifty years and now makes quilts for Project Linus, a charity which gives quilts to children who are moving from home to home, fostered while their parents can't look after them for one reason or another. The quilts they are given belong to the children and can be taken by them on from home to home. Googie feels so strongly that a quilt makes a home that when friends of ours' house burned down she put quilts in the post to them the very next day.
projectlinusuk.org.uk/
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I can just see a frightened little child running their fingers over all of the beautiful colors and shapes. It will definitely bring them comfort. 😊
I hope so x
What a treasure for a child!! I hope they are appreciated and taken good care of them!! What talent!! Not just confined to her beautiful garden!!!
You are so kind x
Oh Googie your quilts are adorable and Georgie your Mum is a treasure, you must be very proud of her. Wishing you both a happy and blessed 2024.
thank you and to you Tina x
In an increasingly inherently selfish World, I find it so refreshing to see your mums love and kindness for others in need. Hours of work and love must go into every quilt for a young child whom she may never meet. I can only imagine how frightened a young child may feel being in foster care, and I hope these blankets keep them wrapped up warm and feeling safe in a new setting.
They also say the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. You share your passion and knowledge of British grown flowers so freely. I find myself walking past peoples gardens and going “that’s a nice physocarpus, would be good for depth of field” I’ve enjoyed your channel so much this year. You are so generous and full of life. I look forward to your new clips.
So I’d like to wish you a Happy New Year. I cannot wait to see what adventures come your way in 2024. Thanks for being you x
thank you so much - and happy new year to you too x
Your Mother is amazing, such an inspiration!
she is x
What a blessing your momma is !!!! Her talent and creativity is a gift , but her heart ,now that is a treasure 💚💚💚
thank you x
Your Mother's quilts and commitment to Linus is very impressive. Thank you for sharing this lovely video with us Georgie
Glad you enjoyed it x
Googie is an absolute gem and bright light in this world. ❤ From Georgia with love.
hello Georgia! x
Oh thank you thank you for sharing Googie and her treasures. What a lovely thing to do Googie. I pray the children recieving the quilts will feel the love in the stitches from Googie to them. Those dear children need all the kindness they can find. Thanks Googie and thanks to you Georgie for sharing your darling mother with the world. We all love her.
thank you for watching x
Your mum is awesome 😊
she is x
These quilts are awesome! The colors and prints are stunning. Any child would LOVE to receive these.
Thank you so much! x
Love your mom, she is wonderful. The quilts are adorable. I have to make a storybook quilt now that I’ve seen the ones for the Linus project. Bless your mom. Thanks for the video.
Thank you so much! x Go for it x
Just adorable!!!! Your Mom is a jewel!!!❤
she is x
What a woman ! So talented, generous too. Xx
thank you - she is x
I would love three Googie quilts for my grandchildren!
she doesn't sell them I'm afraid - but you could try making yourself?
Dear Googie I love your quilts…you have inspired me to get a wiggle on and do some quilting. You both are so amazing and inspiring! I have a grandson who was fostered by my daughter and son in law he has since been adopted by them… love and blessings from Colorado ❤️
Wonderful! x
Googie doing anything is a good video 😊
true! x
I love how colorful they all are. So happy and exciting.
thank you x
What a great mum, loving the little children enough to spend her time and money on strangers.A rare lady indeed.xx🐝🐝
she is x
These quilts are so amazing-for the kids to have your mom’s love and care and creativity wrapped around them!
they are lovely aren't they x
A wonderful worthwhile cause, and certainly made with love in each one. God bless Googie!
thank you x
Love you Googie❤❤❤❤❤😊
thank you x
Oh wow Googie . U r just a blessing for n earth.
that's true x
I’m a quilter and would love to do this. A lovely friend did many, every exquisite
stitch by hand. Thankyou for showing these Googie.
You are so welcome! x
What a sweet mum you have! ❤
The best! x
Beautiful quilts for a beautiful reason. I can imagine foster kids keeping those for a lifetime :)
I think so too! x
They are so lovely. Well done Googie !
aren't they lovely x
love love love - thank you Georgie and Googie
pleasure x
I've only made one quilt in my life (in the early '80s). It was a California King (huge!) and was given to my son. Googie, your quilts are wonderful! And Georgie, you're such a blast! Thank you both for being so creative, inspiring and generous with your sharing. Happy New Year lovely ladies!🎉
happy new year to you too x
Googie is such a good egg! Most people her age are nodding off on the sofa - but I think she does not enjoy being idle - not when she can help a frightened child feel safe and loved, wrapped up in one of her cosy quilts. It's such an unselfish thing to do, because she will never meet these kids that she has cheered up. I got a bit teary watching this - Googie's kind deed in a weary world.
ah lovely - yes she's a doer that's for sure x
Your mum is amazing and her kindness warms my heart. I love your channel and it’s open my eyes on flower arranging.
Wishing you a happy, healthy 2024❤
thank you and happy new year to you too x
What a lovely thing to do. Each one is beautiful. Bless you, Googie.❤
thank you x
So sweet of Googie. Hmmmm... I know where you got all your energy from. 💥💥💥💓
I try x
Thanks for sharing your Mum and her colourful quilts. It's a wonderful charity.
You’re welcome 😊 X
Wonderful quilts ❤❤
Glad you like them! x
God bless Googie. ❤
thank you x
Your Mom makes gorgeous quilts! Now I know what else (simple log cabin/coping strips) /to do with my panels that are appropriate for children to donate. I loved the way she explained her quilts.
She is awesome.
I sincerely hope that I will still be able to sew and quilt at her age.
go for it - the more you do the more you can do x
Beautiful sewing , I’ve started to do Linus project quilts after being inspired by you ❤
Wonderful! x
How wonderful, all the quilts are beautiful such a lovely project too. Your Mum Googie is an absolute treasure, thank you for sharing ❤
you're welcome x
Absolutely beautiful 😍 what a lovely way to spend winter. Wishing you a very happy new year 🎉
thank you and you x
Those quilts are lovely.
aren't they x
Such a wonderful thing to do, but Googie is a wonderful person! Happy New Year to Googie, Georgie and family. xx
Happy New Year to you too x
Enjoyed this video. Thanks!
very welcome x
Such a lovely heart warming video, Googie is so kind and talented and any child who receivesl one of those beautiful quilts is very blessed indeed. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you both x
thank you and to you Nicola x
They are beautiful,and clever ❤
aren't they x
Love this video you mum is amazing xx
Thank you so much!! - I have to agree xxx
The apple doesn't fall far, does it? I'm wishing both of you and your families the best in 2024.
thank you and you xxx
The last thing we want to do is to modernize Googie. She is perfection.
I have fostered children in the past and never received anything but the child. In my state of KY, USA, it's estimated that 50% of children are either being raised by grandparents or are in foster care due to drug addiction. I'm currently raising two grandchildren myself. Our government pours money into illegals, while American children receive little to no assistance.
sounds very tough - your grandchildren are lucky to have you x
Those quilts are amazing!!🥰😍
aren't they x
I am in Canada and just started with Project Linus this year, great charity.
hurrah! x
Thank you for sharing those wonderful, colorful quilts! Your mom is quite clever using the cloth books in the quilt design. Also that rack she has strips organized on is clever too. I have the same schedule, garden in the warm months, quilts in the cold months. Happy new year 🎉. TeresaSue.
happy new year to you too x
The quilts are wonderful, I'm sure the children will love them. I have an old quilt rack that I no longer use and was going to give away. I just dragged it back out and I'm using it to sort my strips. Thank you for the great idea! Happy New Year!
Brilliant x
How beautiful 😍
Thank you! 😊 x
Just beautiful!
thank you x
Were it not for the giant pond between them, my mom and Googie would be besties. My mom creates Quilts for Kids; they are gifts for children in hospital for long periods of time. She will leave handwritten messages directly on the quilt such as, “You are loved”. 🌸🐝
that's so lovely x
Fantastic! Super! :)
you're very welcome x
Fantastic. Just seen this. So inspirational ❤
Glad you enjoyed it! x
lol the 2 of you are fabulous
thank you x
Bless you Googie! 💜💜💜
thank you x
Googie is amazing and the quilts are stunning! Loving your blouse and jumper-very smart. Happy New Year to you both
thank you and to you x
Adore these!! Xx
Glad you like them! x
As always, Googie is a delightful inspiration! ❤❤❤ Thanks, Georgie, for sharing her with us 🥰.
you're so welcome x
I love this. I am in the USA and have made a few for project Linus.
brilliant x
What a dynamo Google is! She seems to make the most of every day ! The quilts are beautiful and such a great way to welcome a misplaced child into a family.....love it😇
glad you agree x
This video! Your mother! I was laughing as you were attempting to keep her modern with boys and girls and what they may like these days. 😂
lol - glad you noticed x
❤Happy New Year Georgie&Googie🎉thankyou for all you do for the Linus project. Just beautiful 💗
Same to you! x
@@theflowerfarmer thank you xx
I was knitting blankets for babies. Mums quilts are just such fun, overflowing with joyful colors and love. Thank you for showing us these precious pieces ❤
you're welcome x
Unbelievable! Breathtaking care and attention and such utterly beautiful and unique quilts. When the media feed us only the ugliness in the world, this video reminds us that there are such wonderful people out there touching others with their kindness and creating everlasting beauty. Thank you Georgie and Googie for showing us these gems. Have you ever auctioned any for charity? You'd raise a LOT of money! All the very best for 2024.
She has auctioned in the past I think but likes to make them for the Linus Project because she can imagine the children who receive them and knows they'll go to a good home x
A superb lady, Googie .
Thank you for this great contribution, as a former foster mother myself I hugely appreciate this effort and time that she and others put into these gorgeous quilts.
We have a missionary hospital here in Zimbabwe, supported by a church in the USA and the congregation ladies make and send patchwork quilts for the various ward beds, it brightens and cheers up those areas !!,
Grateful thanks to you all quilters where ever you may be.
how fantastic - thankyou for sharing x
Oh I love gardening too!! I hurt myself pretty bad doing so this spring I was digging up a new big spot with a shovel and ended up agreevating my knee and had to have a new knee replacement and after that I ended up having carpal tunnel surgery as well so this past summer gardening went down the tubes!! But I’ll be back this spring but I won’t be digging a new spot with a shovel this time!!
take care of yourself xxx
God Bless you Googie and all the wonderful work you do. Happy New Year, Gorgie and family.
and happy new year to you too x
Love love love Googie! What a sweetheart! ❤
she is x
Absolutely beautiful ❤️ thank you so much for this video. Googie you are a truly wonderful and kind soul, your quilting is outstanding, the children who will receive one of your quilts will treasure them forever. Best wishes to you both 🙏♥️
thank you x and happy new year to you x
Georgie your mum is amazing 12 quilts every winter I never finished a patchwork cushion at school in one year. Fantastic both of you. 😘
lol - she's very focused x
Your mum doesn’t have to be “ modern” she is delightful
I agree x
Googie you're in one word and capitals: F A N T A S T I C I want to be like you when I'm your age!
A great fan from Knegsel, the Netherlands
hello the Netherlands xxx
Merry Christmas, Googie! Your quilts are absolutely fabulous!
Thank you! You too! x
Our quilting group make quilts for foster children, special school, hospice and for people who are impacted by natural disasters here in Australia.
how lovely x
You are an amazing and talented woman and I love that you have a heart for children God bless you
thank you x
Your mum’s quilts are beautiful! Does she hand sew them or does she use a sewing machine to piece them together? What a treasure!
she machines them x
This clip is a marvelous Christmas gift to your viewers!
glad you agree x
Fab quilts and what a wonderful idea. Your mum is amazing.
Also, thanks for showing the tulips from Smith and Munson,I've signed up for fortnightly flowers.
ooh enjoy the fortnightly flowers x
Amazing , by the way my name is Googie as well so hello Googie xx
all the best people! x
My childhood nickname was Googie!😄
@@carollloydjones1313 yes , and I’m still Googie x
Absolutely beautiful...Such wonderful work....Something to treasure for life....Happy New Year....😊
Same to you! x
These are so inspiring, as are you, Googie! Googie, could you explain how you machine quilt the patches without having the quilting show on the back? Thank you and wonderful work!! Georgie, you are incredibly inspiring too. I love your channel.
she machine quilts before putting the backing onto the machine quilted quilt and wadding if that makes sense x
❤
WOW!! 😍
thank you x
We have lots of panels in Canadian quilt shops/fabric shops too. I had no idea panels were hard to get where you live.
yes not so popular here in the UK xxx
Oh Googie, I am so glad that CZcams showed me your channel today! I am a new quilter and am making quilts to donate. I tried to find "the Boy Who Went Into the Woods" fabric but couldn't find it. What town in Vermont has the shop that sold the fabric? I am in the US. I LOVE your quilts Googie!!!! Cheers and hugs from Fern in Minnesota
awful thing is I have no idea which town in Vermont had the shop with the story panels - I think Googie was last there maybe ten + years ago and she can't remember. I bet if you find a good haberdasher's shop they'd be able to advise. x
I found Peter Rabbit rag books in the UK and made quilts for 2 of my grandchildren
sound lovely x
Beautiful guilts thank you for sharing. I’ve recently retired and I have a new sewing machine that I’ve had for 20 years and haven’t sewed a thing so I’m very interested. I think I could sew anything but setting up the machine is confusing to me🤦🏻♀️ but my goal is to learn how to run it!!
go for it! I too have a sewing machine I've never got to grips with - maybe 2024 is the year! x
Such adorable quilts! But where did you find the panels and fabrics? I’ve never seen anything like them! You are so generous to make all those quilts for the Linus project!
awful thing is Googie was last in the USA I think maybe 10+ years ago and would have bought them there then so no links available but there are some comments here on this thread with places in the US where people have found them so have a look through the comments and you might find good recommendations x
@@theflowerfarmer Thank you! I googled it and found some. They aren’t as cute but I found one that I like.
Googie, You are a wonderful foster grandma, can you adopt me?:) kisses from Warsaw Poland ❤️
hello Warsaw! x
Can you share roughly how many different sets of strips you use per quilt? I love how colorful, yet cohesive your quilts are. I'll get specifics from project Linus but any general help on block size & layouts is much appreciated - thank you!
I'll ask Googie next time I visit x
Amazing and Inspiring! The Love is felt. ❤
Would you please put links where the story panels can be found? Cannot find Mitten or ABC. Thanks so much from Texas
Googie will have bought the panels in the USA when she last visited over ten years ago and they will have come from small fabric stores either in Seattle or Vermont - sorry can't give you more info than that. x
Thank you. Loved her ideas and presence.
Ihave need a patchwork buyer
Can we buy the quilts?
no - these days she only makes them for charity or for family members x
How can we donate American panels to you so you can make more quilts?
Mum says thank you very much but she's focused on using up the fabric she has rather than getting more x
absolument fabuleuse douze 🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🖤🩶🤍🤎je l’aime madame Googie 💋🌈 🪡 🧵
merci xxx
Beautiful quilts for such a beautiful organization! 🧵🪡✂️💕 I would love to send your mom some panels from Nashville--is there an address?
Ooh that would be lovely - could you send them to me and I'll make sure she gets them - Georgie Newbery, Common Farm, Barrow Lane, Charlton Musgrove, Somerset, BA9 8HN. Thank you so much xxx
@@theflowerfarmer Wonderful!! Since it’s international, do I write Great Britain or UK?
@@theflowerfarmer Well, while I did genuinely want to send some fabric panels to your mom--I should have checked international shipping prices… The panels are quite inexpensive, but shipping them is exorbitant. Please accept my apologies for going back on the promise I made! Sending best regards from Nashville! 💕🧵🪡✂️🌱🌱🌱