A few weeks ago I discovered that someone else had already made the bed quilt I intended as a contribution to a favorite charity. Instead, my husband suggested that I make a "Ronald McDonald" wall quilt in keeping with the charity's association with Ronald McDonald houses.
WHEW! How big a challenge was that? But I agreed, hoping that it would not be more than I could handle.
To my surprise, the quilt developed nicely. I like to think that it was the intended use that drove it's success. Choosing the colors, winding my way through some technical issues, and the ultimate quilting of the background which is usually my waterloo -- all fell into place. Of course, had I failed, you would not be reading about it here.
Today we presented the quilt, "Ronald McDonald" at the Building On Love, Inc. 1st annual fund-raising picnic in Cohoes, NY. The organization is a 501(c)3 charity that supports Ronald McDonald chapters in the northeast and the families they serve. The quilt will hang in their newly purchased home in Albany. Visit their website to learn more, and maybe one day you'll visit the house where "my" Ronald McDonald wall quilt resides.
Here are some photos of the presentation and my later chat with Ronald McDonald himself.
This is so cool!! And you got to meet The Man himself! I can only imagine how impressed they were with this gem of a quilt -- great job!
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Ronald McDonald, and there must be more than "one", is charming. He is perfect for his role and a real pleasure to meet.
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