Goodwill Quilt Coordinator

It is now official - I am the Goodwill Quilt Coordinator for our club. And what is that you may well ask, well it is the 'go to' person coordinating between members who are wishing to liberate orphan blocks, partly made quilts, scraps, fabrics, threads, batting, backings - that sort of thing, with members that have the inclination, time and energy to put some of these resources together for the benefit of others in our community that have a need.

Not being a person who likes waste, I do feel that fabric needs to be liberated from rubbish bins, skips around town, and the bottom of wardrobes and drawers as it isn't their fault that their owners don't like them anymore or don't have the time, patience or perseverance to let them see the light of day. There will be a 'Liberator bin' out at club meetings where the liberated fabric etc can be placed (in paper bags if necessary) or members can contact me for collection if required. 

There is a need within our community for such a programme as there are so many people who through no fault of their own, that could do with some help and would just love to be able to wrap themselves in the deliciousness of their own quilt made by us.

Opportunities for members to gather and sew on projects together will be organised and the first one will be in July at the UFO weekend, more information soon.

So ladies, before you drop those blocks or that piece of fabric into the bin, take a minute and put it aside for the Liberator Bin. 

Donated blocks assembled and ready for quilting.

Some blocks and fabric have been donated already with one quilt having been assembled and is now ready for quilting.

My 'Waste not want not' quilt is waiting for its borders and then it too will be ready for quilting, so we are off to a good start.

Waste not, want not.

Ladies don't hesitate to let me know how you can help. Any suggestions, ideas and donations will be welcomed and accepted.

Thank you and happy stitching everyone.
Donna-Maree