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Across the Fence:  Charity Quilts.....help!  |
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harmonyfarm
True Blue Farmgirl
785 Posts
Debbie
Southeastern
Ohio
USA
785 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 14 2009 : 12:42:59 PM
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I know this post should probably go in the craft section, but I know more farmgirls visit here than anywhere else.
I was wondering if any of you would join me in making charity quilts for our local Department of Jobs and Family Services for the Foster Care Program. They collect lap size homemade quilts, (36" x 45")to give to kids entering the Foster Care Program. Sadly in my county there are alot of them. I live in a very poor county. Joblessness is high and the Welfare programs are stretched to the max. I'd rather just bring all the kids to my house, but I can't do that either.
Last year, I made 15 "comfy quilts" from my scraps, fabric stash and donated fabric, but I just don't have the time to make that many this year.
If any one of you would like to help me...please let me know. I'd like to have a pile to donate around Christmas time.
Thanks in advance!
Debbie
"If you can't find the time to do it right...how will you find the time to do it over" |
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - Jul 14 2009 : 2:12:10 PM
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I can make a couple if they can be a tied quilt not machine stitch or hand quilt.
Diana
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harmonyfarm
True Blue Farmgirl
785 Posts
Debbie
Southeastern
Ohio
USA
785 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2009 : 11:01:50 AM
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How wonderful! Thanks Diana...they can be made any way you like. e-mail me when you get finished and I'll send you my snail mail address....
"If you can't find the time to do it right...how will you find the time to do it over" |
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
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Posted - Jul 15 2009 : 11:34:40 AM
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Hi farmgirl sisters,
My 8 yr old son was in the hospital last year a few times and 2 times he brought home a sweet homemade quilt. One was small for cuddling and one was crib size. One of them came from a church group who put their little tag on it. I was so busy caring for him that I forgot to send them a thank you note...but I see that quilt and think about them often.
I was so touched by that and I'd like to someday tell someone thank you!
I will tell you thank you!!
Linda in Scranton, PA
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harmonyfarm
True Blue Farmgirl
785 Posts
Debbie
Southeastern
Ohio
USA
785 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2009 : 1:34:26 PM
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Joanna (Farmgirl #566)....just got your package in the mail. The Americana Bears are so cute.
I'm trying to gather at least 15 comfy quilts by the 1st of December to be delivered shortly thereafter. Right now, I'd prefer the fabric/quilted kind. I loved the idea about a hat and mitten tree. My quilting buddies are thinking about doing a quilt show in December and using the show as a drop off point for anyone wanting to help by donating a comfy quilt.
You really made my day and I appreciate your kind gift in many ways.
Debbie
Debbie
"If you can't find the time to do it right...how will you find the time to do it over" |
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
1984 Posts |
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harmonyfarm
True Blue Farmgirl
785 Posts
Debbie
Southeastern
Ohio
USA
785 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2009 : 2:31:20 PM
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WONNERFUL! WONNERFUL! WONNERFUL!
Debbie
"If you can't find the time to do it right...how will you find the time to do it over" |
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - Sep 01 2009 : 8:36:29 PM
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Debbie I found some more flannel and made one more so I hope to get them all together and in the mail by Friday.
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #273 |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
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Posted - Sep 01 2009 : 9:30:24 PM
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I would like to help too! Let me ask my mom.
Maggie |
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harmonyfarm
True Blue Farmgirl
785 Posts
Debbie
Southeastern
Ohio
USA
785 Posts |
Posted - Sep 12 2009 : 8:24:54 PM
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Gramadinah...THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! I received the three comfy quilts in the mail yesterday afternoon. They were so soft and warm! They will be a welcome addition to the ever growing pile!
Luv,
Debbie
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - Sep 12 2009 : 8:59:00 PM
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I have beeen having a heck of a time with the post office so just wanted to make sure. If I get some more time I might be able to do more.
Glad you liked them.
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #273 |
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harmonyfarm
True Blue Farmgirl
785 Posts
Debbie
Southeastern
Ohio
USA
785 Posts |
Posted - Sep 13 2009 : 08:57:27 AM
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I'm sorry there are kids out there that even need something like this. It means alot to have something warm and cuddly to hang on to....Thank you.
Debbie
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Charity Quilts.....help!
