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| Debra Barnes didn't want to stop making hearts until she completed forty-nine heart blocks, and she didn't. These blocks represent each of the people who perished in the horrific attack at Pulse Night Club. |
The recent tragedy in Orlando has rocked our nation and the modern quilt guild has put needle to fabric try to ease the pain of the victims of the shooting. Our past president, Danielle Wilkes, stated it eloquently when she said, "I can't articulate my emotions, but I do know that putting a needle in fabric is soothing."
As a result of a call from the Orlando Modern Quilt Guild, many quilters are assembling heart blocks to commemorate those killed and to comfort the victims. This is the most recent charity project, but Jen Eskridge has been leading Tote Bag initiative and quilts for various charities.
Our charity coordinator, Jen Eskridge, hosted a local sew-in at one of our sponsor's shop, Sew Special, to work on the hearts and the tote project. Stacy Pyron's store, The Quilt Shop, has also hosted recent sew-in's in order for our members to have dedicated time and instruction to complete projects dedicated to charity.
The next sew-in is on Saturday, July 9 at Joanna's new sewing studio. Please check the SAMQG Event page for details. The emphasis will be to assemble, back, quilt, and finish the pulse quilts.
The most recent sew in had members, their children, and even a couple of neices sewing for a cause. If you are interested in helping our guild with heart charity blocks, please contact Jen Eskridge, our charity chair-woman.
Check out these sites if you are interested in making a quilt for the Orlando Modern Quilt Guild's efforts, please check out the following sources:
The Happy Zombie Love Quilt
Cluck Cluck Sew's Heart Quilt
#Quilts for Pulse Charity Drive by Modern Quilt Guild
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