UNITED QUILTS OF AMERICA PROJECT
In a NATIONWIDE effort to support the families of
the victims affected by the tragedy of 9-11-01 at the World Trade
Center, the Pentagon, in Pennsylvania and elsewhere, all quilters,
crafters and needleworkers are asked to donate their talents by making
a finished QUILT BLOCK measuring 16" X 16" (finished size).
Red, white and blue patriotic themes are desirable,
but other colors will be accepted, too. These blocks will be sewn
together, as they are collected, by project volunteers to form individual
quilts. When enough quilts are constructed, they will be donated to
the families as a show of support and in honor of their loved ones
who have given so much to our country.
Send finished (16" X 16") quilt blocks to: UNITED
QUILTS OF AMERICA PROJECT, PO Box 775, Suffern, New York 10901; e-mail:
Suite6@aol.com. Please attach
your name, street address, phone number and e-mail address to each
block submitted. If there is a particular family who is a candidate
for one of these quilts, attach their name, address and phone number
to the block, too. If you would like to express your sentiments regarding
the tragedy of 9-11-01, feel free to do so along with your block donation.
If someone is unable to submit a quilt block, but
would like to contribute to the UNITED QUILTS OF AMERICA PROJECT FUND,
donations can be made to help purchase thread, material and batting.
This will enable volunteers to finish the individual quilts. Please
note that this is a nonprofit endeavor and all contributions of time,
effort and materials are strictly voluntary.
It is estimated that more than 45,000 blocks are
needed to make this project a success...Every block counts ... so,
please pass this information along to others, both locally and NATIONALLY
... Your Hearts and your Hands can make a difference to those who
need it most.
Squares that Care:
Please help us in remembering the victims of New York, Washington
and Pennsylvania. We are putting together three memorial quilts
to show love and support for the victims and their families. Be
involved-show how much you care! Until november 1, 2001 we will
be accepting quilt squares to be included in the quilts. Squares
must be 12x12 inches and can be any kind of memorial you wish. They
can be sewn, painted, appliqued-there are no construction limits.
Please line your square with 1/2" batting and use red, white, blue,
or any combo of these colors for the backing. Please include on
the front of the square your name and your city/state (no addresses).
Send finished squares only (no other donations, please!) to: Squares
that Care, #8101, 1646 W. Hwy 160, Suite E, Fort Mill, SC 29708-8024.
Squares must be received by November 1 to be included. We want to
be able to put the quilt together in time to present it for Christmas.
This is a way to do something to show support and unity in the face
of this terrible tragedy. If you need more information please e-mail:
squaresthatcare@aol.com
Thanks, Annamarie & Jennie
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