Quiltsy Cares 3/30/19

MOTHERS WITHOUT BORDERS

In the last few days I have become aware of an organization called Mothers Without Borders.   https://motherswithoutborders.org/our-programs/empower-women/

I found out about it through the owner of my local quilt shop.  Madonna Randt owns Mad B’s Quilt and Sew in Mesa, Arizona.  Through a contact of hers, she found out about this organization, and how she could participate.  She is about to travel to Zambia with this organization!  During her short time in Zambia, she and others with her will teach women to sew.  They will learn to make clothing for the children, including school uniforms.  They will also learn to make small items that could be sold, so they can begin on the road toward self-sufficiency. 

Isn’t that a wonderful goal?  Learn a skill and improve your life. 

I decided that this would be my charitable organization for this year.  I have donated the amount needed to purchase a sewing machine.  This will not go to just one person but will be used in a sewing club, so many women can benefit. 

I am also donating small sewing items that can be taken to and used by the women.  These include zippers (they will be learning to make bags) and thread.

On my business Facebook page, I have a video of Madonna announcing her trip to Africa!   https://www.facebook.com/quiltsewpiece/

Gail Straka

March 2019

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written by Pamela of PamelaQuilts.  Pamela is a founding member of the Quiltsy Team on Etsy and is currently team leader.