There was quite an impressive display of quilts for Childcan at out October meeting, the result of some very talented people. Thanks to all who contribute to this worthwhile outreach. Childcan is more than giving out our quilts. A lot of support is supplied for families of a child with …
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Comfort Quilts Update – September 2019
110 Comfort Quilts have been shared this year. Out of the last fifty, half have been for males. This prompts a request for help. If you have any masculine types of fabric, and/or coordinating colours, that you would like to share with Comfort Sewers, we would be very thankful for …
Comfort Quilts Update – August 2019
The Guild had an offer, from a daughter of former neighbours of mine, to Machine Quilt for us. She has quilted 3 cuddle quilts, a Childcan quilt, PLUS made a small quilt for Childcan. This week, because she heard we often need men’s quilts, she showed up at my door …
Comfort Quilts Update – July 2019
On June 13, several members watched as Chair Shirley received an envelope from 2018 International Plowing Match Committee, at the Filling in the Furrow evening, in Dresden. Comfort Quilts is very grateful to receive $900.00, part of funds generated from the Match. Many other groups were beneficiaries as well. Some …
Comfort Quilts Update – June 2019
We continue to receive many blessings. One of the guests at the Laura Coia show, donated 5 tops to our outreach. A member’s friend has offered her help in quilting some of the smaller quilts. Joyce and Jane made a presentation to a Sorority function, in Chatham. Joyce spoke on …
Comfort Quilts Update – May 2019
At time of writing, we have very wet, sometimes quite cool, weather. It is Spring time though, and we don’t want the July hot stuff this early, so guess we must be patient. Hopefully none of us are affected by the many floods. Most of us are very blessed in …
Comfort Quilts Update – April 2019
Comfort Quilts have received some surprising good news. When the books were closed on the 2018 International Plowing Match, it had generated a profit! And, funds generated by it stay in our area. Comfort Quilts will be recipient of some of these, due to our participation at the IPM. This …
Comfort Quilts Update – March 2019
Comfort Quilts, Local and Beyond are flying out the door. 36 have been shared already in 2019. Cuddle Quilts have been delivered to the Chatham Kent Health Alliance. And, we have a nice supply of quilts piling up for Childcan. This covers the three sections of Comfort Quilts. For those, …
Comfort Quilts Update – February 2019
January Cuddle Quilt workshop, attended by a faithful group, and other helpers, was another success. Not only the quilting that was completed, but the sharing of sewing hints, the laughter, meeting new friends, and breaking bread together. We welcome everyone’s help, while we all have fun. Sewing Days: March 11 …
Comfort Quilts Update – January 2019
May the Season’s Good Cheer be with us all the year, Happy New Year to all! It was sad, but with great joy, that the Guild was able to share comfort, with 97 persons, local and beyond. Annual report next month, will count all the quilts in our Outreach project, …