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…