We’re almost ready to start our 11th Annual Charity Quilt Along, Moonbeams! Our 2024 quilt for Make-A-Wish is a dream come true with its enchanting nightscape featuring nocturnal birds and blooms. It’s nearly time to start, so let’s gather our supplies and get ready!
To make a quilt just like this one, pick up the Moonbeams Quilt Kit and Moonbeams Pieced Backing Set, available only at Fat Quarter Shop. The Moonbeams quilt is 68.5″ x 80.5″ and is best for intermediate to experienced quilters. The kit comes with all the block and finishing patterns in an exclusive keepsake box with magnetic closure.
Our Moonbeams Quilt and Cross Stitch Pattern benefit Make-a-Wish Central & South Texas. As we spread our wings to set off into our 11th Annual Charity Quilt Along, we continue to be amazed by the generosity of this sewing community and inspired by the stories of the children who have been granted life-changing Wishes. From March to September, we will publish a new pattern here on the blog on the first Friday of each month.
A companion cross stitch design is back again this year as part of the Moonbeams Stitch Along. This enchanting cross stitch design is overflowing with beautiful birds and evening stars that match the 2024 Moonbeams Charity Quilt.
Who’s Sewing Along?
We invited some friends to join us, and they’re sharing their progress along the way! You can follow them on social media for inspiration and tips.
Meet the Quilters
- Chelsi Stratton, Chelsi Stratton Designs (@chelsistratton)
- Jane Davidson, Quilt Jane, (@quiltjane)
- Lisa Bongean, Primitive Gatherings, (@lisabongean)
- Lissa Alexander, Moda Lissa, (@modalissa)
- Melanie Call, A Bit of Scrap Stuff, (@abitofscrapstuff)
- Melissa Corry, Happy Quilting, (@happyquiltingmc)
- Pat Sloan, (@quilterpatsloan)
- Robin Pickens, (@robinpickens)
- Sherri McConnell, A Quilting Life, (@aquiltinglife)
Meet the Stitchers
- Ann, (@thebobbinjar)
- Jennifer, Screen Door Needleworks, (@screendoorneedleworks)
- Lori Millsap, (@islandtimequilting)
- Melanie Call, A Bit of Scrap Stuff, (@abitofscrapstuff)
- Nancy Lane, (@treehouse_quilts)
- Valerie, Stitching in the Barn, (@stitchinginthebarn)
Unlock Surprises with Fundraising
We’re getting closer to our goal of $100,000 for Make-a-Wish, and when we reach $50,000 in donations, one lucky donor will receive a 1-hour virtual visit with Kimberly Jolly!
- To be entered, you will need to donate $25 or more to our Make-a-Wish campaign. If you have already donated $25 or more with your name and email (not anonymous), then you are automatically entered to win!
- Make sure that your donation is not anonymous so that we can contact you by email.
- When we reach $50,000, we will randomly select a qualifying donor and notify them by email.
Each milestone goal we hit with our Make-a-Wish fundraiser will unlock special offers and surprises! When you donate today, you’ll get us closer to our goal of granting ten wishes, and closer to awarding each special surprise.
BONUS 1 – Cross Stitch Supply List and Quilt Fabric Requirements
BONUS 2– To be unlocked when we reach $50,000
STAY TUNED FOR MORE BONUSES!
Sew Along with Us
Right-click the badges above to download and share to show you’re participating in our 2024 Moonbeams Charity Quilt & Stitch Along.
Get inspired and stay connected to everyone participating with #MoonbeamsQAL and #MoonbeamsSAL on Instagram. Then be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates, or join Kimberly’s Stitch Squad Facebook Group, a supportive group of quilters and stitchers.
Don’t forget – you can find all the patterns and videos for the charity quilt along on the Moonbeams Quilt Along page, so bookmark it for quick reference. We hope to see you back here Friday, March 1 for the first pattern releases of our 2024 Moonbeams Charity Quilt & Stitch Along!
Until then, Happy Quilting!
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