Quilts and Blocks For Others
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Its been a week…. in Australia, and the rest of the world….
Ever since the pandemic started, it seems like there has been one thing after the other happeing, and I know I am not the only one wondering what is going to come next…
I try not to think about what is going on in the world too much, since I feel like there really isn’t much I can do… but this week I heard of a few opportunities for us quilters to do something practical, so I thought I’d share them with you today, and invite you to join me…
2022 Call for Quilts – Australian Floods
River City Sewing Machine Centre is organizing quilts for those who have lost everything in the floods up north.
This is what they have put on their Facebook page:
Hi everyone. Wanted to ask you all for some help. The eastern coast of Australia has been experiencing some major flooding not seen in over 100 years. This extraordinary event continues with many thousands of families losing all they have with rising floods and stormwater. Many have already lost everything and more is to come as this is still evolving. I am asking for help in making & sending quilts to help us help our community. We are beginning the process here however the scale of this is beyond even our best measures. We would love your help to help us give all those affected by this massive disaster a quilt, something to wrap themselves in the warmth of kindness & to know they are not alone and others are thinking about them. I ask that you all spread the word. We will be acting as the distribution point via local area authorities and charities in affected areas in Qld and NSW, to ensure that your quilts are distributed to those most in need.All we ask is that all quilts can fit on a single bed – so that they are at least twin bed size or above.
You can check out the 2022 Call for Quilts – Australian Floods Facebook Page for more details and where to send the quilts.
They need to be completely finished, not just tops. Although they say above that they prefer single bed size quilts, they will be happy with other sizes too. They are aiming to start distributing the quilts at the end of April.
If you are not on Facebook and want to send some quilts, just let me know and I’ll give you the details.
Quilter’s Stand for Ukraine Pattern Fundraiser for Ukraine’s Children
Pat Sloan is hosting a fundraiser for Ukraine’s children via UNICEF. She is giving away a FREE Quilter’s Stand for Ukraine Block and Quilt pattern.
You can download the free pattern here, and then there is a link to donate to her fundraiser. She also tells us all about it in this video:
So, while I have two quilts that are priorities, I will sneak in some time in between to work on a few to donate to the Aussie Floods Call For Quilts, and I am going to be making Pat’s quilt block and donating to her fundraiser.
Will you join me?
PS It is Friday Night With Friends! I’ve been sewing, and will post about it tomorrow…
It seems that the world is filled with disasters and no end in sight. Just a little sidenote to your post – if you aren’t a quilter and can’t support these two initiatives, perhaps people can do what I’ve done and support individual designers by purchasing their pattern downloads online. You can search places like Etsy and narrow the search parameters to reflect the area of the world (in my case it was the Ukraine). I found a delightful designer of cross stitch patterns and bought several that I will be making over the next few months. It’s not a huge gesture in the grand scheme of things but at least it’s one person helping one person.
So sorry to hear about your floods. Eastern Kentucky here has had their share of floods the past year and then a whole town in western Kentucky and other areas got wiped out by a tornado in January! of all times. I’m blessed to still be ok here in the middle. Then yes, we add the concern of the poor folks in Ukraine where it seems just us people have to help. Good luck with your quilts. You are amazing to get so much done.
So much damage…. great of you to help…
Hugz
The flooding is so hard! So nice to participate in the relief work!
Hi Joy yes I agree it sure is worrying times at the moment ,I don’t like to listen to the news as I find it depressing we need a channel that gives out all good news lol.
What a wonderful idea to support the people in the floods ,hope you have a lovely weekend đź’•
It all helps – I have also seen Quilt Australia suggesting making blue & yellow hearts to give to Ukrainians who live here to let them know that we are thinking of them.