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bulletBusy Fingers Quilting Bee
bulletWe've been making patriotic themed quilts for wounded soldiers returning from Iraq.  More quilts are needed:

"Due to the escalation of hostilities, approximately 40 to 48 wounded soldiers are coming back almost daily.  A Waldorf MD guild has been trying to provide a quilt for each wounded service member but has not been able to keep up with the demand.  If you would like to help, you can make a quilt no smaller than 36"x36" (wheelchair size) or lap size (for stretchers) and preferably red, white and blue in any design.  Completed quilts should be sent to"  Barbara Green: Station Manager American Red Cross, 3rd Floor Walter Reed Army Medical Ctr.  6900 Georgia Av. NW  Washington, DC 20307"  

"Barbara told me that most of them hang the quilts on the wall to keep them nice. They are extremely appreciative of the quilts and the thoughtfulness stitched into each one."

Info from http://www.hickoryhillquilts.com/just_arrived.htm
 

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Our last set of quilts were 60"x60" which is a really nice size.  I don't think 36"x36" would cover these heroes or warm them as much as they need.  Our Bee will be continuing to work on patriotic quilts on the 2nd Monday of every month at the Library.  It would be nice to have more people involved.  Connie just needs to know if you're joining us so she can bring enough fabric & supplies.  Please email or call her if you plan to come.

 

bulletPreemie Quilts: 
bulletQuilts should be from 12" to 17" (Can be any block)
bulletBring to the meeting and give to Marie Llanes

 

bulletPatches of Love
bulletQuilts for people who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need
bulletThe quilts made from juvenile fabric quilts go to the kids in pediatrics and neonatal and the adult fabric quilts go to patients at the cancer center......both at at Sky Ridge
bulletWe meet at Sew-Ciety on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 10-2
bulletOr you can create them at home and bring to the meeting
bulletContact Lynette Ziegler or Jane Plotke if you're interested in helping

 

bulletFirehouse Quilts
bulletFirehouses in the area give these quilts to children who have been in a fire, car wreck, or other traumatic event.

 

bulletCRQC Charity Quilt
bulletWe make a bed-sized quilt which is given to a local charitable organization to assist in their fundraising efforts.
bulletContact Jan Korytkowski for more information.

 

bulletSenior Center Quilt
bulletWe often make a second quilt for the Senior Center in appreciation for letting us use their facilities.
bulletThe Senior Center raffles the quilt during their fall craft fair.
bulletContact Jan Korytkowski for more information.

 

bulletDouglas County Fair
bulletThe job of supervising the quilt portion of the fair is currently open.  Contact Meriellen if you're interested.
bulletWe check quilts in, hang them & take them down, and assist the judges
bulletThe Fair is usually the first week of August
 
bulletRecycle your extra fabric:
bulletGot fabric? Boxes of zippers, buttons and good intentions? Maybe you have projects you won't be revisiting.   Here are some places that want your fabric:
bulletHands All Around needs cotton for quilting 303-794-9216
bulletPeople Comforters, contact Mary 303-697-9412
bulletMarycrest Sewing Circle, 303-458-6270
bulletThe Academy of Sewing teaches classes in schools and stores; Kathy Lynch needs fabric, 303-584-9325.
bulletSource: Sally Kurtzman, the Stuff Exchange

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