Quilts for Disaster Relief

The Relief Society (via LDS Humanitarian Services) is getting together a little project to make quilts for victims of natural disasters like the terrible earthquake in Haiti.  We invite every ward member (and friends!) to participate in this effort to provide some relief to the victims of such devastating events.  Wanna be a part of it?  Here's what you can do:


We need:

 Donated: fabric (90x90, preshrunk if necessary, no denim or corduroy please), batting (bonded polyester 1/2 inch thick), pins, thread, needles for tying, yarn, and your time!
If you choose you may also make a cash donation to help purchase these items in bulk.  To do so, please speak with Jennie Wilde or Connie Harrop.
 
Lent to us:  sewing machines, quilting frames and 2 1/2 inch or larger clamps, fabric scissors, tacks, (please label clearly so we can return them easily)



When it's all coming together:

We're looking to gather as many materials as we possibly can by Sunday, February 7th so we can get working.  I know that's just a few days warning so of course we'll continue to take donations as they trickle in but would like to get things started as soon as possible :) Please bring whatever items you can donate or lend to the Relief Society room.

Wednesday, February 10th we will gather at the church to assemble, pin and begin sewing at 7 PM.  Those who can't make it Wednesday night would be invited to come help Thursday, February 11 at 10 AM.  Any unbound quilts will be sent home with volunteers to finish.

Saturday, February 20th we will have quilting frames set up and ready to go beginning at 10 AM.  Additionally, there will be "tying parties" announced to be hosted in your neighborhood groups between February 16th and February 27th.  Watch for those dates.  We will leave a quilt up on frames on the stage at the church from the 20th until they are all done so if you happen to be at the building stop in and do a couple stitches!

Even if you can't make it to any of these events we invite you to participate!  Barbara Hogan is exploring the possibility of coordinating with a Randolph school to get a few done.  You could also do one as a family, as a project with your spouse, with your book group, for a girls night in.....you can find simple instructions here

As quilts are completed we will collect them in the Relief Society room.  The first batch should be turned in by Sunday, February 28th in order to be shipped to Church Humanitarian Services (and forwarded to those locations most in need) on March 1st. 

Thank you so much for your good works!