The Week's Events.

Big Group Hug have requested drawstring bags as they were running short and, thanks to our lovely members we were able to help them out. I knew we had 230 drawstring bags donated by Barbara Black and the Monday Quilters and then managed to put together more so we donated 325 in total. We also donated 8 quilts, 2 blankets, 111 knitted beanies, 10 pair of hand knitted socks, 4 pair of knitted gloves, some trousers and a jacket. Thankfully they were able to arrange someone to collect the donations.

We also donated 30 quilts to Eastern Palliative Care today and they were very gratefully received as they had run out.

Pam Neenan was taking her donations to Backpacks 4 Vic Kids today and very kindly took some donations for us, including 34 teddy bears with their custom made knitted jumpers, a large bag of soft toys and a box of warm jackets and track pants.

Dianne Daly (Vic) has donated a large parcel of upcycled items for Uniforms 4 Kids Victoria, using obsolete uniforms from Ambulance Victoria. She has sent 4 fabulous nappy/overnight bags, 3 skirts, 5 pair of shorts, 8 bucket hats,and 19 pencil cases with pencils. She also sent a lovely crocheted blanket, 8 tote bags,4 pair of booties and 2 beanies. Dianne even lines the nappy bags and they are beautifully sewn.

Marg Coulthard (Vic) has been busy knitting and has sent 24 pairs of socks for newborns.

Kathie Williamson (Vic) has very generously donated 36 beanies, 5 knitted scarves and some new undies.

Gill Rosser (Vic) has very generously donated 2 large tubs of fabric.

Many thanks for your generous donations and support everyone. Xx

Marg Coulthard (Vic) has been busy knitting and has sent 24 pairs of socks for newborns. 

 

Kathie Williamson (Vic) has very generously donated 36 beanies, 5 knitted scarves and some new undies.

 

Gill Rosser (Vic) has very generously donated 2 large tubs of fabric.

 

Many thanks for your generous donations and support everyone. 

Hugs, Jan Mac XX

Ins and Outs.

Yesterday we donated another 10 quilts and 5 crocheted blankets to The Alfred hospital's palliative care unit at Sandringham . The counsellor rang me to tell me how much our beautiful quilts are appreciated by the patients, their families and staff, as they brighten the rooms and give them something positive to focus on. She asked me to pass on her very sincere thanks to everyone for their generous support. 

 

Karen Pantony (Vic) donated a lovely quilt top and backing,  some UFO blocks,  some fabric and some orphan blocks. 

Hilary Thornton from NSW donated 18 Santa Sacks,  21 drawstring bags and a bag of felt hearts.

Jacky Hens from NSW sent 2 large parcels containing 1 beautiful QS quilt tops with backing and binding, 2 quilt kits, 4 lovely quilt tops,  6 metres of backing fabric and some orphan blocks. 

Many thanks for your generous support everyone. 

Hugs, Jan Mac xx 

 

Donations From WA, NSW and Victoria.

Maria Wilson from WA has very generously donated another 2 beautiful quilts for children as well as some orphan blocks. 

Marian Dines (Vic) has sent another large box containing 4 lovely quilt tops with backings and bindings,  3 lovely knitted teddies and 3 Santa Sacks. 

Sue Taylor (Vic) has donated 6 beautifully crocheted blankets as well as 6 crocheted beanies and a lovely jacket for a toddler. 

There was an anonymous donation of a scarf and 5 lovely crocheted face washers.

Sandra McLay's sister has donated 2 beautifully knitted jumpers for children,  2 baby jackets and 2 pair of booties. 

Marie Warden from NSW has sent a large parcel of fabric and 6 lovely quilt tops from her friend Lynne Charlton's estate.

Many thanks for your generous support everyone. 

Hugs, Jan Mac xx 

Our Generous Supporters.

More fabulous donations have arrived with this first package of threads and fabric from Meg Lancaster.

Cathy Bruton and the Inverloch Chatty Crafters are very generous supporters and they have sent 25 drawstring bags,  44 soap pouches, 5 pair of pyjamas,  2 windcheaters,  6 beanies, 4 knitted vests, 5 baby jackets, 5 long sleeved t shirts, 1 pair of leggings, 1 knitted teddy, 1 beautifully knitted baby blanket  and 16 felt hearts. They made the lovely clothing from donated fleece and knit fabric.

Sharon Siacci of Beyond Meander Quilting has very generously donated her time to professionally quilt 5 more beautiful quilt tops  for us and her quilting beautifully enhances the tops.

Dymphne Anderson donated another 10 soft toys as well as 2 knitted cardigans  and 2 sets of beanies and booties for premmies. 

Jenny Mulligan has donated 2 bibs, a set of undies, 9 packs of socks and 1 knitted pair of socks for newborns. 

Pat from Waverley Patchworkers has knitted 6 lovely pairs of premmie booties. 

Many thanks for your generous support everyone. 

Hugs, Jan Mac xx 

 

Big Group Hug .

We were very fortunate to have the van from Big Group Hug pick up donations yesterday and we were able to donate lots of much needed items to help their clients.

We donated 20 quilts, 17 crocheted/knitted blankets, 5 baby blankets, 19 hand knitted jumpers, 12 scarves, 28 beanies, 7 pair of knitted slippers, 4 pair knitted gloves,88 drawstring bags, 14 pillowcases, tote bags, 48 baby bibs, and 21 knitted beanies and socks sets for newborns. I also added some donated fleece jumpers from one of the grammar schools, which I adapt by sewing motifs over the school logo.

Many thanks everyone for your generous donations to help disadvantaged families.

Hugs, Jan Mac XX

 

Busy Times.

We've been busy with family commitments so I'm a bit behind again with acknowledging donations.  

Dianne Daly has been very busy sewing and has sent 2 lovely crocheted blankets and 2 knitted teddies made by her mother. She's also made 5 bibs and 3 soap pouches. Dianne also sews for Uniforms 4 Kids Victoria and has very creatively made a wonderful nappy bag or overnight bag from an Ambulance Victoria flight suit, as well as a tote bag, 4 lovely skirts, 9 pair of shorts, 16 bucket hats and 22 pencil cases with pencils. Lots of children in need will benefit from her beautiful sewing.

Eileen Nash has donated 2 lovely quilts,  22 crocheted blankets,  72 Santa Sacks,  2 beanies, 21 sets of beanies and booties for newborns and 3 towels.

June Wilson donated a lovely quilt top. 

An anonymous donor dropped off 13 beautiful quilts. 

Mary-anne Goss from SA donated 2 beautiful quilt tops as well as 18 pair of knitted socks for newborns. 

Jenni Rose from NSW has donated a lovely quilt as well as a beautiful bag.

Marg Coulthard has donated another 20 beautifully knitted jumpers for teddy bears.

  

        Many thanks for your generous support everyone. 

Hugs, Jan Mac xx