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Quilts for Comfort

The natural disasters which have occurred during the last month have been heart wrenching. Everyone wants to make some contribution to help and the funds pouring in to the relief organizations have been very generous. But somehow writing a check does not necessarily go to the heart of our soul. Physically doing something somehow makes us feel better, as though we are sending a tangible sign of our caring.

 

Jinny sewing for Harvey

 

Here at the Studio, quilts from all over have been sent to us and we will be mailing the first batch of quilts next week to Austin, Texas, to the Linus Connection.

 

One of the beautifully donated quilt tops we received.
One of the beautiful quilt tops we received.

 

Diane holding a donated quilt top.
Diane holding a donated quilt top.

 

 

We have received quilts from all over the U.S. Several of you have sent quilt tops and pre-cut squares of fabric. We have spent the last two Tuesdays at the shop making quilt tops, distributing backing and batting to people who are quilting the tops for us. We send a big “thank you” to Quilters Dream Batting in Virginia Beach for donating a large roll of batting to the cause.

 

Marge with her finished quilt and Carole working on her quilt.
Marge with her finished quilt and Carole working on another.

 

 

Diane sewing for Harvey.
Diane putting the finishing touches on a quilt top.

 

 

Pat working on her quilt.
Pat laying out her blocks.

 

This week I am off to visit my grandchildren. I decided this would be a perfect opportunity to let them help in the effort.

We received several packs of pre-cut squares to make into a quilt. These were all sorted into bags based on design. One bag contained brightly printed squares with cats and fish on them. I selected enough squares to do a small quilt and am taking them with me so the grandchildren and I can piece them. I’ll explain about the hurricane victims and how they can help in the effort to give some means of comfort to a small child whose family has lost everything.

 

Kids with Swatches

 

My daughter and son-in-law also have a 17-year-old foreign exchange student living with them. What do you think my chances are of enlisting the help of this young man? I’ll keep you posted on our progress via my blog or on Facebook.

Jinny

3 thoughts on “Quilts for Comfort

  1. I can’t wait to hear about your quilt-in with your grandchildren and the foreign exchange student! I’m sure he will enjoy the experience ! Wonderful quilts for those in need.

  2. Are you still accepting quilt donations? I have some baby quilts I have made that I would like to donate to help out some of the Harvey victims. Please let me know. Thank you.

    1. Yes, we are still accepting quilt donations. Please e-mail service@jinnybeyer.com or call toll free 1-866-759-7373 for arrangements.

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