Many Thanks Cheryl

These 32 fabulous quilts were all made and donated by Cheryl van Dort and they will all be distributed to people in the bushfire affected areas.  They are all beautifully quilted and in large sizes so they will be ideal for adults and children who will welcome their warm hugs when winter comes. 

Many thanks to Barbara Black for couriering these fabulous quilts to me.

 Hugs, Jan Mac xx 

This Week's Wrap

I always try to finish as many of my UFOs as possible from Christmas until about the first 2 weeks of January.  These will be donated too so it gives me a hwad start on donation quilts as well as clearing things out of tubs. The green quilt was a set of blocks that I assembled and finished. 

The other 3 quilts were donated quilt tops. 

I also finished off 3 knitted scarves for donation. 

yesterday Vicki Anceschi drove across to pick up our donations for Big Group Hug.  We gave 24 knitted/crocheted blankets,  70 large drawstring bags,  6 extra large drawstring bags,  28 teddies, boxes of handknits including jumpers, beanies and scarves,  pencil cases with pencils and toiletries. 

It looks like being another busy year and we still need to support our usual organisations as well as the Quilt Drive for the bushfire affected areas so we'll be busy quilting every moment we get. Many thanks to the very generous supporters who donated batting and money to buy batting.  It's  really appreciated. 

Hugs, Jan Mac xx  

Lots Of Arrivals to Start The New Year.

Victoria has been experiencing devastating bushfires again with more than 350 homes lost but thankfully only one person lost their life. The fires have impacted across most of the State and I will be running a big Quilt Drive again to help support the affected communities. The  Victorian Quilter's Association is supporting this and we will be working with local community groups and collaborating with Waverley Patchworkers as it's a huge task.  

Theresa Gerrard has donated these 2 fabulous quilts as well as 3 lovely quilt tops and a large amount of batting.

Chris from Canberra  sent a large parcel containing 5 beautiful quilt tops,  a large piece of fabric for backings,  some thread and a generous financial donation to pay for batting.

Maria Wilson from WA  also made a very generous financial donation to pay for much needed batting.

Liz Wood dropped off 2 lovely crocheted blankets. 

Eileen Nash donated some bags of yarn to make blankets,  beanies  and handknits. 

Kathie Williamson has sent another large parcel containing 12 lovely warm scarves.

 
Waverley Patchworkers donated 7 beautifully made blankets and 7 beautiful knitted teddy bears. These have gone to Castlemaine with 5 blankets, 5 teddies, a bag of crocheted squares and a big bag of QAYG blocks.  

Susan Iacuone has generously offered to make quilts from donated QAYG blocks as well as creating blankets from knitted or crocheted squares. These will all be donated to bushfire affected communities along with quilts and handknits but it will be 3 or 4 months before people are in stable housing and therefore able to receive them. Susan has requested crocheted or knitted squares minutes 8 ply and measuring 8 inches (20 cm) square.  If you have squares or blankets to donate please send them to Susan Iacuone,  PO Box 901, Castlemaine,  3450. I will be accepting quilts and all other handmade items. 

 

Many thanks everyone for your generous support and donations. 

Hugs, Jan Mac xx  

To Lisa Wyndham Craft Group

 Yes we'd love to receive your squares.  Please post to Susan Iacuone at PO Box  901, Castlemaine 3450.

Many thanks,  Jan 

Many Thanks Jenni O.

Jennifer Omand has had a busy year of quilting and trying to use up her stash. She donated 51 lovely quilts and these are just a few of them.

Many thanks Jenni. Lots of people will appreciate your warm hugs with their quilts. 

Hugs, Jan Mac xx