Surprise from Tanell's

This afternoon I came home to a lovely email from a local fabric shop named Tanell's.

Tanell had two quilt tops for Little Bits of Comfort to quilt and send down to Mexico!  How exciting!  I love presents!

Here they are - lovely bright quilts with fun fabrics.

If you happen to be downtown, please stop by Tanell's and say thanks!  They are at 315 6th Street in Lethbridge.

Charm Pack Quilt

Good and Better.

Today at Dora's

There were a lot of show-and-tells at Dora's today.  Here is a quilt that Laura put together using a donated pieced top from one source and borders from another.  They look made for each other!  This quilt will be available to bid on at the 2013 Coaldale MCC Auction.

Dora's coasters

Laura and Elsie are making this for a wedding gift - it is king size and done entirely of plaid patterns.

Some of the things on Kath's to-do list:

Yo-yo vest #1

and

Dora's quilt made from the 100 charm pack that we all received a few years ago.

Kath's quilt and Dora's using the same fabrics.

and

Kathy's Angel quilt.

Yo-yo vest #2 and a pastel "Apple Box" quilt top from Lisa for LBCQ to tie.

Another "Apple Box" Quilt.

Susan, Tena, Judy and Norma were missing.  Katherine was going to come by in the afternoon after I left.  Please pray for Norma as she broke her arm and is going into surgery today.

Blessed are the Quilters . . .

Blessed are the Quilters for they patch things up.

Blessed are the Quilters for they make ends meet.

Blessed are the Quilters for they pick up the pieces.

Blessed are the Quilters for they put colour in your life.

Blessed are the Quilters for they know how to cut corners

Blessed are the Quilters for they cover you with warmth.

Be Brave Quilts

Pinwheels

This wall hanging was a donated top that Anna took home and quilted.

Quilts for Japan

Hello members and friends,


The TSDG had initially tried to organize our own shipment of quilts to Japan in response to an email plea received by Marilyn Chamberlin. After several attempts to work with local businesses or individuals that did not firm up, we have learned of a bona fide Canadian group based in Calgary organizing a shipment of quilts to Japan to provide comfort to those affected by the recent earthquake/tsunami. I am excited to let you know that they are ready and willing to accept as many donated quilts as we are willing to send at no cost to us!!

The group is called Quilts for Japan and they are preparing to send a 40 foot container of quilts to Japan to be distributed by a recognized relief agency upon arrival in May. You can check out the group and all their plans at quiltsforjapan.ca. I have spoken to the coordinator, Bev Rogan, and she would like us to spread the word far and wide about this opportunity. The website clearly lists all the information required to participate.

The TSDG already has 12 quilts ready to go, if you would like to participate, here are ways you can help:

- donate a new quilt, no larger than 50 x 70 inches in size.
- include a photograph or letter of support placed in a zip lock baggie and pinned to your quilt with a safety pin.
- label your quilt with your own label or a Quilts for Japan label. (Cheryl will order a bunch to distribute)
- include a plastic shipping bag if possible (the kind that compresses the contents with a vacuum, I bought mine at Walmart).
- donations of extra vacuum bags are also welcome.
- spread the word to other groups in Southern Alberta who might want to participate.
- organize a work day and invite your TSDG friends to help make quilts.

Cheryl Atkinson will act as the local depot for TSDG members and their friends. Our collection deadline will be the date of the Spring Sale - April 30th, 2011. I will then transport our donations to the depot in Calgary the following day. I have been asked to keep Bev Rogan informed of any Lethbridge events or publicity related to this project. Please contact me with information that I can forward to the Quilts for Japan address if you organize something with another group. Thanks to all those who have expressed interest in this project. I look forward to a bountiful collection of quilts for Japan.
As always, please write or call if you have any questions or concerns.
Cheryl Atkinson