Sew Red for Women Blog Hop-Block 12

 

Welcome to Sew Red for Women's Block Twelve! Sew Red for Women was created to raise awareness of Heart Disease among women by way of creativity and camaraderie within the modern sewing community.

From February 3rd, 2012 to January 3rd 2013, Sew Red for Women will feature an original quilt block designed especially for you by some of today's most inspiring designers & bloggers. A special link is provided to hop on over to the blogger's site for details and instructions for completing the featured block.

The last block is brought to us by Lynne of Lily's Quilts.   Lynne's amazing talents are always apparent on her uber awesome blog- be sure and check it out! But today she's created this super block......

 

Get the instructions for this block here.

 

Don't have the fabric? No worries, fabric packs are available here.

 

Finishing instructions should be available soon!

 

Until then, have a Heart Healthy day!

Last Block

Attention

Lynne over at Lily's Quilts is running into a delay.  January's block will be delayed at least 30 days.  I have seen a mock up of her block though...It's worth the wait!

Sew Red for Women Blog Hop-Block 11

Welcome to Sew Red for Women's Block Eleven! Sew Red for Women was created to raise awareness of Heart Disease among women by way of creativity and camaraderie within the modern sewing community.

From February 3rd, 2012 to January 3rd 2013, Sew Red for Women will feature an original quilt block designed especially for you by some of today's most inspiring designers & bloggers. A special link is provided to hop on over to the blogger's site for details and instructions for completing the featured block.

December's block is brought to us by Sheri of A Quilting Life.   Sheri's always whipping up something super cute on her blog- be sure and check it out!  But today she has whipped up Block Number 11....

 

 

Get the instructions for this block here.

Don't have the fabric?  No worries, fabric packs will be posted at Burgundy Buttons tomorrow!!

So that about wraps it up! Don't forget to check back here next month for the last block brought to us by by Lynne of Lily's Quilts!

Until then, have a Heart Healthy day!

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I just took action on Ask Nickelodeon to Stop Advertising Junk Food to Kids on AHA's You’re the Cure website.

Sew Red for Women Blog Hop-Block 10

Welcome to Sew Red for Women's Block TEN! Sew Red for Women was created to raise awareness of Heart Disease among women by way of creativity and camaraderie within the modern sewing community.

From February 3rd, 2012 to January 3rd 2013, Sew Red for Women will feature an original quilt block designed especially for you by some of today's most inspiring designers & bloggers. A special link is provided to hop on over to the blogger's site for details and instructions for completing the featured block.

November's block is brought to us by Amy of Amy's Creative Side.  Amy's is oober busy with books and patterns as well as the Blogger's Quilt Festival!  She's just amazing!

But let me stop rambling, check out her block!

Get the instructions for this block here.

 

We are still awaiting final fabric requirements from Amy, so kits will be available shortly here.

So that about wraps it up! Don't forget to check back here next month for Block Ten brought to us by Sherri of A Quilting Life!

 

Until then, have a Heart Healthy day!

 

Sew Red for Women Blog Hop-Block 9

Welcome to Sew Red for Women's Block Nine! Sew Red for Women was created to raise awareness of Heart Disease among women by way of creativity and camaraderie within the modern sewing community.

From February 3rd, 2012 to January 3rd 2013, Sew Red for Women will feature an original quilt block designed especially for you by some of today's most inspiring designers & bloggers. A special link is provided to hop on over to the blogger's site for details and instructions for completing the featured block.

October's block is brought to us by Amy of A Diary of a Quilter.  If you've read even one quilting related blog, chances are you have run across Amy somewhere!  It seems like I see her EVERYWHERE!  Featured on everything from the Moda Bakeshop to Ucreate to the Blogger's Quilt Festival!  Her October blog is super easy and fun!

I am so very pleased to present to you.....

 

Get the instructions for this block here.

Don't have the fabric? No problem, head on over to Burgundy Buttons for a convenient fabric pack! You can grab the other month's while you are there if you missed them. Be sure to also submit your photos of your completed blocks & projects to our SRFW Flickr Group!

So that about wraps it up! Don't forget to check back here next month for Block Ten brought to us by Sherri of A Quilting Life!

Want to do MORE?  Support us for our Heart Walk this Saturday!  We haven't reached our goal quite yet- so every little bit helps!

 

 

Until then, have heave a heart healthy day!

Have a Heart!

It's that time of year again!  The time of year that I recruit my friends, comrades, coworkers and even my dogs to don their best red and head out to down town Nashville.  It's the time of year to walk the mere 3 miles in an effort to raise awareness about heart disease! 

This is the third year that I have participated in the American Heart Association's Nashville Heart Walk,  and the forth year since I lost my Mother to heart disease. 
It's no big secret..it's personal! 

In 2008, Janet Albertsen, aka Momma Albertsen..wife, mother and friend passed away from Ventricular Fibrillation stemming from Congestive Heart Failure. Like many Americans, Momma Albertsen didn't know the grave consequences of untreated high blood pressure. Like many Americans, she was unaware that high blood pressure is often referred to as the "silent killer". Like many Americans, changing her life style seemed like something she would do "tomorrow". 
Since my Mom's death, along with the American Heart Association, I have been committed to building a better healthier life for myself and anyone else who will listen.  I call out to you for your support in this year's walk.

Since last year's walk, here at Burgundy Buttons; we've taken and even bigger steps toward raising awareness by creating Sew Red for Women and I have been delighted with the response and positive feedback it has received.  I truely feel like we're changing lives, even if just one at a time!

Hopefully, you've been following along!
At least year's walk, my team raised over $10,000!!  Wow!  And we've set our sights on an even bigger year this year!

Show Your Heart! Donate $25.00 or more to my fundraiser and you will be entered into a drawing to win a $50.00 Burgundy Buttons Gift Certificate! Donate $50.00 and receive 2 entries into the drawing. Donate $75.00 and receive 3 entries and so on! Each $25.00 donated will be one entry. $50.00 Gift Certificate Drawing will be held on October 1st.  Donate using this link. Or click on the pledge-o-meter below.

 

I invite you to also visit the American Heart Association to learn ways YOU can live a heart healthy lifestyle. Maybe even save a life!

Participating in Nashville's Heart Walk? Look for me- I'll be the one in the red boa pulling the spoiled dogs in the red wagon!