Quilters patch together gift for Haiti“s kids
From our weekly issue dated March 31, 2010
Illinois Valley quilters have found an impressive way to support medical teams from our area to care for victims of the recent earthquake in Haiti.
They“ve also come up with a great way to support the Haitian children, and bring them a spot of color and joy.
How“ Through their creative talents in quilting, many people in Illinois Valley have made and donated quilts for children in Haiti.
Medical teams, established by Dr. Bradley Personius, a cardiologist in Grants Pass with Cardiology Consultants, plans to leave for Haiti every two to three weeks.
He and his team will work there, offering medical care to those who need it.
Personius says that he is delighted that people in Illinois Valley are making and donating quilts that they can take with them to give to children and babies who might benefit from a soft, colorful, handmade quilt. Their parents will share in that joy.
All quilters in Illinois Valley are invited to participate in making and donating a child- or baby-size quilt, one or more, to send to Haiti.
Quilts should be appropriate for small children or babies. Some quilters have found this a great way to use their scrap fabric to brighten the life of a child.
Also, use the thinnest batting you have, so the box of quilts is not so bulky.
The first batch of quilts to Haiti from Illinois Valley left by air on Sunday, March 28. The next delivery date is set for Monday, April 19.
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If you would like to make and donate a small, pretty quilt, phone the writer at 541-592-2250 or 541-659-0505. I will be happy to come pick it up, or you may bring it to the quilt group at I.V. Senior Center in Cave Junction on Tuesday, April 13, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
I hope you will accept this invitation. Phone me if you have any questions.
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