Like everyone else, my heart was torn in half upon hearing the news of the school shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newton, Connecticut. I have five children and three grandchildren and I just can't wrap my mind around this whole thing. Of course, my mind immediately turned to quilts and how I would love to give one to each family who lost a child or loved one in this unbelievable tragedy. Then I thought of all the children who were affected, just because they went to school. So I did some research . . .
There are almost 700 children and 39 teachers at Sandy Hook. I began to wonder, is it possible to have that many quilts donated, when everyone is so busy with the holidays, so we could give one to everyone??? I never would have thought that giving quilts to wildfire victims and then 325 to Hurricane Sandy victims was possible, but we did it!
What do you think??? Can we do this??? I don't know how else to bring a little bit of comfort to the friends and families involved, but I just have to do something . . .
Julie, would quilt tops be an option?
ReplyDeleteI knew someone would be posting something like this. I'm swamped between now and Christmas, but I could do something in January. I'll be watching for updates.
ReplyDeleteWhat size are you thinking? More child-size? I think this is a great idea. I can help in January too.
ReplyDeleteI am very interested in helping out with a donation but it will have to be after the first of the year. Please keep me in the loop.
ReplyDeleteI have a couple finished quilts and could definitely work on more after Christmas :)
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome, Liz! If you'll send your e-mail address to julie@cut.net, then I can give you some more information! Thank you! Hugs!
DeleteThis was my first thought of how to comfort/help those affected as well but I had no idea to go about doing it. I would be happy to help out as well. Please count me in for a quilt or two. Please keep me updated
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My heart is telling me yes. I agree with the above ladies though if we could do it in January.
ReplyDeleteI've been googling for this very thing and I will also be watching for updates.
ReplyDeleteProject Linus has already sent 700 and Binky Patrol is gathering as many as possible, probably 200-300. I sent 24 quilts from the Vacaville Binky Patrol chapter today. But I think you can never have too many quilts!
ReplyDeleteare you still collecting? I'd be happy to help
ReplyDeleteThe healing process is going to be a very very long process. Everyone is going to want to do something Now but as the weeks wane and the news moves on from this tragedy unfortunately, the thoughts and minds of America will also wane. Therefore, sending our quilts Later might be the best thing. i think the quilts should be *throw* size and cheerful. 3rd & 4th graders will want more mature themes than the K-2. In fact it might be a nice idea to do pillow cases since they have already received quilts from Project Linus. Just thinking out loud here. Pillows could be as simple or elaborate as we want but would take less time to make. What do you think?
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Count me in. I do not have a blog but can be contacted by email. Connie
ReplyDeleteI am getting a small group of homeschooled kids together to make something, do you want quilts or pillow cases? We will do which ever one you want.
ReplyDeleteI hug my girls everytime I think about those parents who won't be able to hug their children again. My prayers of love and comfort go up for them.
Hey Christine! What a great project to do with these kids! I would love it if you would make quilts! I don't have your e-mail address, so if you could e-mail me at julie@cut.net, then I can give you more information! Thank you! Hugs!
DeleteI own a Quilt shop in Ga. and we will be creating 3 Quilts in Jan to send. So add us to your list. Wild Child Arts and Quilt Shop
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I have a couple I would love to send to be a part of this. Where do we send? krm3431@gmail.com Kate
ReplyDeleteI am in! I have a throw-sized quilt ready to send - tell me where!
ReplyDeleteI would like to volunteer to quilt some tops in the Athens Ga Area and will make a quilt.
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