Quiltsy Cares March 31-Lynn Meadows

Our final Quiltsy Cares donation comes from Lynn Meadows of lynndalou. Lynn is from Nashville, Tennessee.

Lynn's Charity is the Tennessee Chapter of Project Linus which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide homemade blankets and quilts to children in need. This charity is special to her because she feels it is important to give back to the community and she loves being able to use her talent for quilting to gift the comfort a handmade quilt provides to the community of children Project Linus serves.

Lynn donated a quilt made of bright multiple colors in a modern design by Hunter's Design Studio and hid some swirly hearts in the quilting (see second picture).

Written by Pat Young of PatsPassionQuilteds, Quiltsy Team member since May 2011.

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Quiltsy Cares March 30-Phyllis Pharis

Today's Quiltsy Cares donation comes from Phyllis Pharis of Jambearies. Phyllis is form Winter Springs, Florida,

Phyllis's charity is the Thomas Fire/Mudslide Victims. She thought it must be awful for anyone who has lost their whole life in a puff of smoke, and felt it was important to bring a little cheer to them and to let them know that others care about their plight.

Phyllis made 5 pillowcases to donate that would mostly appeal to children since she felt that they were hit especially hard and might have a hard time feeling safe. A pillowcase is something they can take with them from one temporary residence to another, and provides a bit of consistency no matter where they lay their heads. And the fabrics she chose were fun and cheerful.

Written by Pat Young of PatsPassionQuilteds, Quiltsy Team member since May 2011.

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Quiltsy Cares March 29-Stephanie Hateley

Today's Quiltsy Cares donation comes all the way from Tasmania, Australia by Stephanie Hateley of StephsQuilts. Stephanie's charity is Karina Young Mums and Bubs.The program provides intensive case management and accommodation to young pregnant women and young mums in Launceston, Tasmania aged between 15 and 19 years of age who have limited family support and are homeless, or at risk of homelessness.

Stephanie said she thought it would be terrifying to be homeless with a baby at such a young age, unloved and unwanted. The quilts let them know that they are not alone and they are wrapped in love.
The quilts donated are from cot to bed size, and each girl gets one quilt.

Stephanie belongs to an online quilt group an Facebook (Tassie Quilters) and she put out a call to them for this charity. The results was a pile of quilts in the photo-19 quilts in all and some of them are absolutely according to her.

These 2 photos are are quilts that Stephanie donated.

Written by Pat Young of PatsPassionQuilteds, Quiltsy Team member since May 2011.

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Quiltsy Cares March 28-Lauren Kreuger

Our Quiltsy Cares donation for today is Lauren Kreuger of CactusPenguin. Lauren lives in Sun Lakes, Arizona.

Lauren donated three quilts to azblankets4kids. Arizona Blankets for Kids is special because all the donations stay in Arizona, and all benefit children who are in low income families where many of their basic needs go unmet. Blanket4Kids provides a service that"stands in the gap" for struggling families. Over 100,000 items have been donated in their 17 year history. 

Due to the flexibility of blankets or quilts, they can be used for sleeping, cuddling or traveling. All blankets are rolled and stuffed with a crocheted hat, scarf and stuffed animal!

Written by Pat Young of PatsPassionQuilteds, Quiltsy Team member since May 2011.

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Quiltsy Cares March 27-Gail Straka

Our Quiltsy Cares donations for today is Gail Straka of QuiltSewPieceful. Gail lives in Gilbert, Arizona. She made two donations. The first one is to azblankets4kids. This charity is special because all the donations stay in Arizona, and all benefit children.  Over 100,000 items have been donated in their 17 year history. Gail donated 3 finished quilts to the Charity this year,

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Gail's second charity is for the Perkioman Valley Fire Victims.Gail donated 4 Perkioman blocks that will be used, along with other blocks, to make quilts for the victims of the California mudslide and fire victims 

Written by Pat Young of PatsPassionQuilteds, Quiltsy Team member since May 2011.

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Quiltsy Cares March 26-Jane Weier

Our Quiltsy Cares member today is Jane Weier of MulberryPatchQuilts. Jane is from Madison, Wisconsin.

This year (besides making finished blocks for the Thomas Mudslide/Fire Victims, and an item for auction to benefit a local Youth Symphony), this quilter got into knitting…must be their cold Wisconsin winter months!  She had heard on the local news that the American Heart Association was sending out a call to celebrate National Heart Month by collecting red baby hats for delivery to newborns and preemies in their local hospitals this February. It touched her heart, and Jane knew she needed to find some red yarn, knitting needles, and get to work. You can see the resulting hats in the photo.

You can get more information, see the hats, and Jane created a free pattern (on her blog) for anyone who’s interested in making baby hats for any charity:

https://mulberrypatchquilts.wordpress.com/2018/01/04/knitting-baby-hats-for-charity-tiny-hearts/

Written by Pat Young of PatsPassionQuilteds, Quiltsy Team member since May 2011.

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Quitlsy Cares March 25-Catherine Butts

Today's Quiltsy Cares donation comes from Catherine Butts of MoranArtandQuilts. Catherine is form Columbus, Ohio and she donated a quilt to Spectrum Hospital's Neonatal ICU in Michigan. The West Michigan's Quilter's Guild tries to donate 1200 quilts a year to this unit. She thought she would help out just a little.

Written by Pat Young of PatsPassionQuilteds, Quiltsy Team member since May 2011.

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Quiltsy Cares March 24-Judith Messenger

Today's Quiltsy Cares charity donation comes from Judith Messenger of FabriArts. Judith lives in Toronto, Canada and donated 2 quilts to Quilts of Valour, Canada.

We asked Judith a few questions about her donations:

What is your charity:

Quilts of Valour, Canada

http://www.quiltsofvalour.ca/

Quilts of Valour Canada supports injured Canadian Armed Forces members, past and present, with quilts of comfort.  I started making quilts for injured Canadian Armed Forces members back in 2008 and our group became an official part of Quilts of Valour Canada a few years later.  By the end of 2017, QOVC had already surpassed the goal of "10,000 quilts donated by 2018". 

Why is your charity special to you?

I appreciate all that our armed forces members do.  It is touching to read the impact that receiving a quilt can have on the recipients.

What did you donate and any special details about it:

So far this year, I've completed two quilts for QOVC.  The first, Canadian Wave II, was made as part of the "Canada 150" Challenge at Quilts at the Creek (an outdoor quilt show at Black Creek Pioneer Village in Toronto) this summer.  It is my original design (I made a similar one for QOVC in 2015).  Quilt a few of the quilts that were made for the challenge were donated to QOVC at the end of the show!

 The second quilt, "Canadian Valour" is based on a pattern by Pat Lore of the Edmonton and District Quilt Guild.

  I've just finished another scrappy quilt top, soon to be quilted and donated!

Written by Pat Young of PatsPassionQuilteds, Quiltsy Team member since May 2011.

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Quiltsy Cares March 22-Jennifer Norman

Today's Quiltsy Cares donation comes from Jennifer Norman of ForgetMeNotQuilteds. Jennifer lives in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. Jennifer donated a baby quilt.

Jennifer's charity is New Beginnings. New Beginnings provides services to those whose lives have  been affected by domestic violence-physical, emotional, or sexual abuse.Some who use their services are in physical danger. Others are living with controlling partners in relationships that are emotionally abusive. 

Written by Pat Young of PatsPassionQuilteds, Quiltsy Team member since May 2011.

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Quiltsy Cares March 20-Adele Mogavero

Our Quiltsy Cares donation is from Adele Mogavero of DelLillians. Adele's charity was Project Linus. Adele lives in the beautiful state of New Hampshire. She is blessed with the time and talent to make quilts for others. Being able to use hergift for such a worthy cause is the icing on the cake.

Adele told us that when she began looking for a worthy cause to donate her quilts, Project Linus struck a cord with her. Project Linus' mission is to provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, handmade blankets and afghans, lovingly created by volunteers called "blanketeers", Adele is honored to be a blanketeer for Project Linus.

A little about the quilt:

The baby quilt I made is approximately 40” square and one of my original designs. It’s called the safari star quilt - the original was designed as a gift for my niece.

Written by Pat Young of PatsPassionQuilteds, Quiltsy Team member since May 2011.

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Quiltlsy Cares March 19-Mary Swinton

Our Quiltsy Cares donation for today is from Mary Swinton of QuiltingGranny. Mary is from Lincoln Nebraska and donated 9 pillow cases to a church camp.

A quilting friend announced that her church was collecting pillow cases for the summer camp for under privileged children, and that they wanted enough pillow cases so that each child could take one home. Children in need always touched her heart, so she made as many as time allotted.

Mary also donated fabric and money to the quilters in the fire and mudslide areas of California, as well as Quilts of Valor. She also participated in making quilts for her City Mission.

Written by Pat Young of PatsPassionQuilteds, Quiltsy Team member since May 2011.

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Quiltsy Cares March 17-Audrey Lynn

Today's Quiltsy Cares charity donation is fro Audrey Lynn of itsaAWLgood. Audrey also has the honor of having her day on World Wide Quilt Day.

Audrey donated a quilt to Quilt Guild of Greater Houston. QGGH is a non-profit organization dedicated to the are of quilting. It is comprised of a group of quilter and quilt lovers, over 300 strong, who meet to share their love of this art form. You don't need to be a quilter to join, Anyone with a love of quilts are welcome to join.

The Guild participates in many community projects. Quilts are donated to various organizations around Houston, including The Center for Abused Women, Camp for All, the Star of Hope, and others. Donated quilts are often auctioned as fund-raisers by charitable groups, such as the Ronald McDonald House,

Written by Pat Young of PatsPassionQuilteds, Quiltsy Team member since May 2011.

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Quiltlsy Cares March 16-Ilse Daehler

Today's Quiltsy Cares donation comes form Ilse Daehler of ISewTotes. Ilse lives in Silver Spring MD and her donation was for House of Ruth Maryland. House of Ruth provides a safe haven for victims of domestic violence and there children. Their goal is to help women and their children not only by providing shelter, but also helping them to rebuild their lives.

The House of Ruth has a group (B-More Bags) that regularly meets and makes bags to sell. The proceeds support the House of Ruth Maryland. Unfortunately it is too far for Ilse to participate in the meetings so she donated the two bag shown below.

tote has a waterproof lining

purse has a silk lining

Ilse also made 3 pillowcases and some blocks for the Thomas Fire victims.

Written by Pat Young of PatsPassionQuilteds, Quiltsy Team member since May 2011.

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Quiltsy Cares March 15-Sally Manke

Today's Quiltsy Cares donation comes from Sally Manke of SallyManke. Sally lives on the snowy banks of Lake Michigan. Her donation is lap quilts to the Oncology Dept at a local hospital to give a bit of comfort to those undergoing treatment. Sally and a friend team up to complete the lap quilts. The friend pieces the tops and while she provides the long arm quilting, batting and backing. The take turns binding the quilts.

Checkout more from Sally Manke at:

http://www.pinterest.com/sallymanke/

http://www.facebook.com/sally.manke.fiber.artist

Written by Pat Young of PatsPassionQuilteds, Quiltsy Team member since May 2011.

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