This is an exciting video for me to share with you today.
As a community we have raised over $235,000 to help the children of Ukraine via Unicef. I shared a quilt pattern that so many of you have sewn for charity by raffling it for funds, giving to people, and hanging in your community.
Being able to deliver my quilt to the Lutheran World Relief (LWR) and having a tour of the operation, priceless! It was so exciting to see this operation in action.
Thank you to Karla Walker of our community, with over 25 years of charity work for LWR, for organizing this.
Many thanks to the LWS staff Janel Johnson-Momanyi, the Senior Manager, Quilt & Kit Ministry, and Martha Piedrasanta Associate, Quilt & Kit Ministry. Most of the tour was given by the amazing Loretta Wolf, Director of Material Resources for the Brethren Service Center (otherwise known as “the New Windsor Warehouse”!) You'll learn this center supports several organizations. We were also joined for the tour by Kathy McLaughlin, Maryrose Spriggs, Barbara Evans and my husband Gregg who did a lot of the filming!
*** Quilters Stand for Ukraine ***
Thank you for donating over $235,000+ to help the children of Ukraine 💕
It has been HARD to be on the computer the last few days, it's been picture perfect weather! Mild, sunny with puffy clouds, just too gorgeous for words! At the end is a photo of my orange sherbet colored flower, be sure to take a peek!
FYI - All the book tour winners have been emailed. I will list all the names in a few days. I'm still waiting on a few to return emails.
Quilts For Ukraine *Including YOURS*, Upcoming Quilt Alongs, Midnight moon, and Secret Live #39 a wonderful video today!
Quilts for Ukraine
My Daily video
Midnight Moon BONUS block
Secret Live of color #39
Upcoming Mystery Quilt and Cross Stitch alongs!
my gorgeous flower!
AccuQuilt Deal of the day Link, check it out!
Share your photos of your Sew along blocks at the end!
If you are like me, I'm horrified at what is happening as our Ukrainian friends have their country invaded. I want to do more than just read about it. Like you, I want to help.
There is a lot of information here so keep scrolling to each section
My Free quilt pattern - to make a single block for yourself, friend or a business to display. My Pattern also includes a quilt to make and donate for our Ukrainian Quilt Drive
FREE Cross stitch A free Sunflower Cross stitch pattern to make from the Fat Quarter Shop
Quilt Donation Information - 2 locations to send quilts
Donation from t-shirt sales - A gorgeous T-shirt to purchase from my good friend Kate Spain, with part of the proceeds going to World Central Kitchen for feeding people, it is an excellent charity run by Chef José Andrés. Get the tshirt at https://kdspain.com/tshirts/sunflowers-in-my-heart
Quilt Gallery - Load a photo of your quilts in the gallery at the end
** Fundraiser for Ukraine **
On March 1, 2022 I was inspired by Maria Nelga of Quilt.studio, who is also the president of the Ukrainian Quilters Guild. She put out a plea for peace (see her post at the end)
I know the best way to help Ukraine is to send money to support them. There are so many efforts available. Working with my friends at Aurifil thread, we came up with Unicef. They had a the ability for us to create a landing page for all countries to use where the funds we give go JUST to supporting the Ukrainian Children
I've created this free Stars for Strength pattern made in the flag colors of Ukrainian. 💙 💛
I want you to make up a star block, or quilt, in the Blue 💙and yellow 💛 Of the Ukraine flag and show to everyone. And also to remind yourself of the strength of our Ukrainian friends.
I am very happy to have 2 places for sending your quilts. I have spoken to both places and I know they will be great options for your quilt to be sent and given to a person in need.
READ CAREFULLY they both have criteria you need to follow.
Watch my video above for more details on both of these Quilt Relief Efforts
Option #1 - LWR - Lutheran World Relief
Karla Walker is part of our quilt community. She has been making quilts for the LWR for over 20 years and knows a lot about the process. The Lutheran World Relief has been around for 100 years. One of their efforts for many years is the Quilt Relief. This in a non-denominational effort
In my video above I explain how they work along with some wonderful photos given to me by Karla.
Size - approximately60 x 80. My pattern is 63 x 83 which the director confirmed is fine. They use a standard size for two main reasons, shipping is easier as they have a system. All those standard size bundles above are quilts. And the other reason is quilts are given to all different nationalities and communities around the world. The standard size means they are all 'the same' when handed out.
Quilting - You can do any type of quilting or tie your quilt for LWR
Quilt Label- Right now NO Labels as wording could cause the shipment to be rejected at the country it is being delivered to. Think about the person receiving it and say a prayer
Ship Your Quilt of Love to one of these 2 warehouses in the United States
FAQ
What if the quilt is not the right size? If you forget about the size, the quilt will go to a local organization that will use it, no quilt goes unloved.
What type of batting - any type
Can we tie the quilt - yes
What colors - any colors, keep it neutral without specific images such as sport, halloween, religious. That way they can be used for anyone
What Pattern? Mine or any other that is between 60 x 80 to 63 x 83
Ship to either warehouse
Maryland
Lutheran World Relief 601 Main Street PO Box 188 New Windsor, MD 21776 Phone: 410.635.8795
Wisconsin
Lutheran World Relief 398 East Richmond Street South St. Paul, MN 55075 Phone: 651.457.9009
Option #2 BeckyTillman Petersen in Poland
Becky is part of the Quilted Twins, her sister Rachel is in Florida, Becky and her husband Mike live and work in Poland. They also have friends in Ukraine. Besides their regular job they run the Fundacja Opoka nonprofit there. Becky is in full swing for helping the Ukrainian refugees in her town and beyond.. She is blogging about her work at https://blog.quiltedtwins.com/new-blog
I have known Becky for quite a few years. She said you can send your quilt DIRECTLY to her to give to Ukrainian refugees.
This is the posts I'm referencing in the video above
This is great! Anyone in any country may send her a quilt.
Details:
Size - ANY size, including baby or children size quilts. She is meeting children all the time.
MOST IMPORTANT CUSTOMS INFO - You need to put that this is 'A GIFT with a value at $0' or she will get hit with a lot of customs. Also put "for Ukraine" on a note in the box with the quilt. Do the Custom label correctly or she may have to decline it because of the custom fees. So get that part right when you ship it. To give you an idea of shipping costs from the United States, she said it could be $50.00. Baby quilts will most likey cost less to ship
Quilt Label- write a label with something personal so the person who receives it know you made it with love. Becky will show them the label
FAQ
What type of batting - any type
Can we tie the quilt - yes
What colors - any colors, keep it neutral without specific images such as sport, halloween, religious. That way they can be used for anyone
What Pattern? Mine or any other that you want to make. No size limit
Ship Your Quilt of Love to
Becky Petersen ul. Wiazowska 75B 05-420 Jozefow POLAND
Becky [email protected] Phone numbers if needed Poland +48 509202267 remember the time difference is about 5 hrs
or an American number -352-458-4586.
OR
OR they are collecting quilts in the FL Shop to be shipped later as a group
Quilted Twins THEY ARE FULL and trying to figure out the shipping costs and someone to ship. So do NOT send quilt here anymore until they figure it out
** T-shirt Fundraiser by my Friend Kate Spain **
This gorgeous T-shirt is the one I'm wearing in the video above. You purchase from my good friend Kate Spain. She is donating a portion of the profits, which is the amount after the cost of t-shirt, printing, shipping, bank fees and applicable taxes, to World Central Kitchen for feeding people, it is an excellent charity run by Chef José Andrés.
I bought the steel blue in a large, that is what I'm wearing in the video.
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