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Tote for Grandmothers for Grandmothers


This is another round robin block put to good use. I have made a tote-like purse for an organization called "Grandmothers for Grandmothers" - even if I am just a wannabe grandmother! Grandmothers for Grandmothers auctions off purses and the proceeds go to benefit a generation of grandmothers raising their grandkids in Africa because of the loss of parents to the AIDS epidemic. I think it is a worthy cause and I hope someone bids on this purse and it makes a bit of money to make a bit of difference. This block was created by the lovely ladies of the now defunct group, 3Q. Thank you to all involved for your stitching!
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Jackie (Tillie's Daughter) said…
Lovely tote and a worthy cause.
Kudos to you, Kerry.

Miss Bamboo is gorgeous too -- you all have been very busy.
March 6, 2008 at 10:58 PM
CJ STITCHING AND BLOOMS said…
Hello Kerry, Your Tote bag is gorgeous and for a very worthy cause. Hugs Judy
March 7, 2008 at 3:41 AM
Diamond D said…
Kerry. What a wonderful place for the RR blocks to end up. Will they let you know how much your gift has raised towards this effort. Lovely work and I am glad as being one of the 3Q girls that something I have added will be put to such good use.
Thanks for sharing with us.
Dee
March 7, 2008 at 5:36 AM
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