We are a group of people passionate about quilting! We gather to share and inspire, and to serve the community where we can.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
Once again, another great year for COMFORT QUILTS…… 257 in total! We have shared: 101 Quilts locally and beyond 90 Quilts to Childcan, children with Cancer 66 Cuddles to Chatham Kent Health Alliance, child and mother care Quilts locally have included Habitat for Humanity family, two families in need, and …
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 …
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, …
From Habitat For Humanity dedicates newest home in CK, courtesy of the Blenheim News Tribune: Nancy McDowell, exec director for Habitat for Humanity, CK, highlighted the importance of each and every contribution no matter how large or small. The Krutasky family was also presented with two unique gifts to help …