Here’s a video from Pat Sloan about the Lutheran World Relief warehouse and the quilts for Ukraine.
https://youtu.be/aHLeFfL87D8
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Let's Go Blue and Yellow!
From Shanna Cellman
We are collecting quilts for the people of Ukraine. There has been modification on our original plan to make sure that our efforts make it to those in need with the least amount of obstacles. We will be sending our completed quilts to the Lutheran World Relief Warehouse (lwr.org) in St. Paul, MN who has the means to distribute the quilts.
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Please direct your questions or suggestions to me at locations listed below!
There are questions that need to be answered about the quilts for Ukrainian people.
What is the size needed? 60" x 80" (this size is good for shipping and by keeping a generally uniform size allows for equity in distribution)
Batting? Any type
Color? They will accept any color, but I like the idea of doing blue and yellow, the colors of the Ukrainian flag. They do ask for not to include political fabrics or brand specific novelty fabric. Any pattern is acceptable and happily accepted.
How should it be finished? It can be quilted or tied as you like. They ask for no labels (it avoids problems in customs).
When do I need them? This will be ongoing. The first collection deadline is May 23, which is our May meeting. We will send/deliver the ones we have collected at that point.
No one knows how long this brutal war will last. Over one-half million children have been displaced to this point. Even at its conclusion, whatever form it takes, there will be refugees.
Where do you take them? My home (below), or mail, or take to guild meetings or other guild functions.
How do you contact me or where do you drop off quilts or blocks?
My home is at 1004 Amelia Drive NE in Cedar Rapids. From Robins Road (Main Steet) on the South side of Robins, turn into Amelia Drive. Westfield Elementary School is in my backyard. WARNING Starting after Spring Break the loooong line of cars with parents on Main St., picking up their kids after school will turn into a looong line down Amelia Dr. and turning at my corner. Don’t try to get here between 3-3:30 on a school day.
319-550-6502
Happy Quilting,
Shanna Cellman
https://youtu.be/aHLeFfL87D8
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Let's Go Blue and Yellow!
From Shanna Cellman
We are collecting quilts for the people of Ukraine. There has been modification on our original plan to make sure that our efforts make it to those in need with the least amount of obstacles. We will be sending our completed quilts to the Lutheran World Relief Warehouse (lwr.org) in St. Paul, MN who has the means to distribute the quilts.
=================================
Please direct your questions or suggestions to me at locations listed below!
There are questions that need to be answered about the quilts for Ukrainian people.
What is the size needed? 60" x 80" (this size is good for shipping and by keeping a generally uniform size allows for equity in distribution)
Batting? Any type
Color? They will accept any color, but I like the idea of doing blue and yellow, the colors of the Ukrainian flag. They do ask for not to include political fabrics or brand specific novelty fabric. Any pattern is acceptable and happily accepted.
How should it be finished? It can be quilted or tied as you like. They ask for no labels (it avoids problems in customs).
When do I need them? This will be ongoing. The first collection deadline is May 23, which is our May meeting. We will send/deliver the ones we have collected at that point.
No one knows how long this brutal war will last. Over one-half million children have been displaced to this point. Even at its conclusion, whatever form it takes, there will be refugees.
Where do you take them? My home (below), or mail, or take to guild meetings or other guild functions.
How do you contact me or where do you drop off quilts or blocks?
My home is at 1004 Amelia Drive NE in Cedar Rapids. From Robins Road (Main Steet) on the South side of Robins, turn into Amelia Drive. Westfield Elementary School is in my backyard. WARNING Starting after Spring Break the loooong line of cars with parents on Main St., picking up their kids after school will turn into a looong line down Amelia Dr. and turning at my corner. Don’t try to get here between 3-3:30 on a school day.
319-550-6502
Happy Quilting,
Shanna Cellman
