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