Many Thanks Lyz

Lyz Kershaw is a very generous supporter of Oz Comfort Quilts and has donated another 3 fabulous quilts.  I love the lava lamps in the first one.

Lyz also donated 18 drawstring bags in various sizes,  6 tote bags, 2 pencil cases, 45 soap pouches,  2 sets of binding, some undies, coloured pencils and QAYG blocks. 

Many thanks for your support everyone. 

 Hugs, Jan Mac xx 

New Arrivals and What We Need.

Sharon Siacci from Beyond Meander Quilting has very generously donated another 3 fabulous quilts which will soon be giving warm hugs to people in need.

Sharon also donated some lovely soft toys and a large amount of fabric as she is moving back to New Zealand. She's been very generously Quilting tops for Oz Comfort Quilts and she's very much appreciated. 

Norma Aitken has very kindly cut another 18 kits for drawstring bags. 

Maureen dropped in with a large bag of UFOs, Santa stocking panels, patterns and fabric which will all be put to good use ASAP.

We've had a request for large drawstring bags, sized 18 x 20 inches, as well as baby's bibs for Big Group Hug.  They also need extra large drawstring bags, sized 24 x 30 inches which they use to package sheet sets, blankets  etc for distribution. 

 Backpacks 4 Vic Kids has also requested gifts for their Christmas program. When I started supporting them they used to make up 2,000 Santa Sacks for children in foster care and it has now expanded to 7,200 needed this year. The Santa Sacks are a drawstring bag sized 16 x 20 inches or 20 x 24 inches.  Calico or plain red or green fabric is fine with some Christmas fabric used to decorate it. If you have time to make some or some gifts to donate I am happy to deliver them to Backpacks or you can post or deliver direct to 26 Remount Way, Cranbourne West. They are closed on Mondays. Or if you have poly cotton fabric or excess fabric then the drawstring bags would be really appreciated. 

Hugs, Jan Mac xx 

A Fun Weekend.

Our delightful grandson, Jake, turned 7 on Saturday and we had a lovely day of celebrations.  I also finished another quilt for Uniforms 4 Kids Victoria, using squares cut from obsolete uniforms donated by Ambulance Victoria and the Australian Federal Police,  as well as some donated 9 patch squares. 

I also finished another 2 more donated quilt tops. 

As well as finishing another baby's jacket. I have a few more quilts finished and just need to bind them which will hopefully happen this week sometime. 

Hugs, Jan Mac xx 

 

Friday's Donations.

Heather Russell has donated another beautifully crocheted blanket which will be treasured by its recipient. 

Cathy Bruton and the Inverloch Chatty Crafters have donated another 8 Christmas tote bags, 11 tote bags and 14 large drawstring bags as requested by Big Group Hug for their sheet sets.

Norma Aitken from Waverley Patchworkers has donated more lovely Christmas fabric to make more Santa Sacks.

Many thanks everyone for your generous support. 

Hugs, Jan Mac xx  

A Big Week For Deliveries.

We've had a big week of deliveries with Pam Neenan very kindly taking a car load of donations to Backpacks 4 Vic Kids on Tuesday and the Big Group Hug van picking up 30 boxes yesterday.

To Backpacks we donated 4 quilts, 147 Santa Sacks, 12 teddies with custom made jumpers, 30 knitted beanies, 15 handcrafted soft dolls, a box of sunscreen, a large box of new thongs, boxes of hand knits, boxes note notebooks, and several boxes of games for Christmas gifts. They were thrilled with everything, especially the beautifully hand crafted dolls for their Christmas gt program, donated by Vicki Tootell.

To Big Group Hug we donated 17 quilts, 23 blankets, over 200 knitted beanies, 120 soap pouches, 100 soap pouches with soap, over 200 tote bags, 28 newborn beanies, over 40 pairs of newborn booties, 50 teddies with custom made jumpers, 3 cot blankets, 2 boxes of new thongs, 282 drawstring bags (6 extra large for sheet sets), boxes of hand knits, boxes of toys, boxes of clothes and towels, a box of sunscreen, and boxes of hand knits.

There will soon be lots of happy children because of all your wonderful donations. Thank you everyone for your continued and generous support. 

Hugs Jan Mac XX

 

The Weekly Wrap.

This week we donated another 15 quilts to SECASA,  which supports people who are victims of sexual violence and abuse.

Donations also arrived with Vicki Tootell donating 15 beautifully made soft toys.

Eileen Nash's friend,  Thelma,  has donated a lovely warm crocheted blanket. 

Eileen Nash also donated 2 lovely quilt tops. 

Beverley Brooks and friends, Irene Ashcroft and Valerie Pell,  donated an incredible 258 drawstring bags and 119 tote bags and a knitted baby's jacket. 

Kaye Hardman made 8 Santa Sacks, 1 lovely quilt top and 2 drawstring bags. 

Kate from NSW donated 6 drawstring bags. 

The ladies from the Boronia Retirement Village have donated another lovely 8 knitted beanies and 10 pair of fingerless gloves,  delivered by June from Lilly Patches. 

I've also had a productive week finishing off  3 donated quilt tops and a quilt from donated QAYG blocks. 

I also stitched cloth badges donated by Wendy Snook to cover school logos on shorts. 

Made more Santa Sacks and drawstring bags.

Joined 24 small crocheted blankets together to make 6 larger blankets. 

I've also been busy sorting and packing boxes of donations ready for delivery this week.

It's been good to get so much done and I hope to get more quilts finished this week too.

Hugs, Jan Mac xx 
 

Lots Of Arrivals This Week.

Helen Walker has donated 3 beautifully made quilt tops.

Dymphne Anderson has donated 6 soft toys,  2 knitted squares and some colouring pencils.

Kathie Williamson has donated another 12 lovely warm scarves,  1 beanie and some Christmas gifts. 

Maia and Maret Butler from NSW have sent another 2 large parcels containing 4 beautifully knitted baby's blankets and 16 jumpers/cardigans. 

Marian Dines has sent another large parcel containing 3 beautifully made quilt tops, a cute knitted teddy bear and baby's cardigan and a cuddly soft teddy bear.

Eileen Nash has donated 34 crocheted blankets,  2 quilts,  44 knitted beanies,  130 Santa Sacks,  face washers, note books, sunscreen and 2 large boxes of new thongs for children. 

 Many thanks everyone for your generous support and donations. 

Hugs, Jan Mac xx