Grab yourself a cup of coffee and browse this week’s gorgeous Stained Glass Quilts. Thanks to everyone that has entered and shared their beautiful creations with all of us.

One lucky quilter will win a $50 gift certificate from Sheree’s Alchemy

Now it’s time for you to vote for your favourite Stained Glass Quilt!!

• Voting is open Friday – Sunday @ 11:59 p.m.
• One vote per IP address (NOT email address), so have your family and friends cast a ballot for their favourite quilt (from home if you send it to coworkers)
• Winner announced Monday!
• New: in the event of a tie at the end of voting, 5 random Facebook quilters will be asked to vote again to break the tie.

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Next week’s theme is Teddy Bear Quilts. These are going to be so cute. Get your cameras out!

Facebook, email subscribers and RSS readers: You need to visit the Quilting Gallery blog to vote: CLICK HERE

Candle Mat Swap

Registration is now open for the Candle Mat Swap. It’s super cute and easy to make. One charm pack will make two candle mats, plus you’ll need a fat quarter for the backing (two FQs if you are making two) and a scrap (or two) of batting.

Click here for the swap guidelines and to register.

While this is not quilting related, I know many of us quilters also knit or crochet, especially during the colder months. This is a guest blogger post. If you have questions about the program, please visit the web site indicated below and ask them.

Now your handmade cap can help save a life!

Baby caps are a simple and effective tool that can keep babies warm and ultimately contribute to reducing newborn deaths in the developing world.

In many developing countries, something as simple as a knit or crocheted cap can help the baby keep warm, which is key to helping newborns survive.

Nearly 4 million babies die each year in their first month of life – half within their first 24 hours – mostly from preventable or treatable causes. But by giving mothers and caregivers a package of simple tools, including guidance on healthy newborn care practices, the majority of these deaths could be prevented. Items crucial to saving more babies’ lives include:

• antibiotics to treat infection
• immunizations against tetanus
• skilled birth attendants at every birth
• counseling on breastfeeding
• information on basic newborn care such as keeping the cord clean and keeping the baby warm

This is where you can help by making a cap! Your caps will be sent to Save the Children’s newborn health programs in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

Download your Caps for Good Action Kit [PDF file] for free patterns, shipping, instruction and more ways you can help.

Add your photo in support of the project to The Great Wall of Good Facebook application.

Visit this web site for more information: http://www.goodgoes.org/caps

Registration is now open for the Candle Mat Swap. Sandi Andersen created this adorable candle mat, a downloadable free pattern and step-by-step photo tutorials. Mail dates for this swap are November 15th (international) and November 22nd (domestic and Canada/USA).

Click on the links below to join the fun!!

• swap guidelines
• registration
• participants
• Flickr group
• download the pattern [PDF file]
• photo tutorials: Part 1 and Part 2