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Are you looking for a new project? Do you like to use your patchwork and quilting skills to help others? Are you part of a quilting group that is looking for a new challenge? Well ...
The lovely Jan-Maree and her merry band from Aussie Hero Quilts (and laundry bags) make very special quilts that are sent to serving Aussie troops. Hundreds of quilts have been stitched with care and love and sent off to offer comfort and a little bit of home to our serving troops in so many places around the world since Jan-Maree began her quest.
Well ... for a few reasons Jan-Maree is struggling to keep up with demand for quilts at the moment. One of the biggest setbacks was a devastating house fire last year that destroyed Jan-Maree's family home ... including quite a number of finished quilts and around 50 quilt tops. Another factor leading to the shortage is a nicer reason ... more troops/family members of troops are hearing about the work of Aussie Hero Quilts and so more quilt requests are being received. :0)
So ... if you think you can help, pop over to visit Jan-Maree You can find out more about the fantastic work of Aussie Hero Quilts (and laundry bags) and get details and guidelines for the quilts that are needed. The quilts aren't large ... they're designed to fit a bunk bed, so maybe you have time to squeeze one into your "To Do" list. My thinking cap is on! :0)
Til next time ...
BEAR HUGS!
CHEERS!
KRIS
4 comments:
I'm in the Mystery Block Group for Aussie Heros and I love making the blocks....
Nice of you to spread the word.
Hi, would love the help but I already use up my scraps of fabric for this project, I made 11 bags last year http://sewpowerful.org/
Jo x
What an amazing group this must be and a thoroughly worthy cause too. I bet you'll come up with something fabulous Kris. Hugs to you xx
I am an Aussie Hero Quilter and the quilts are always fun to sew.
My family have learnt a lot about our military too.
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