There is a group of quilters in Bellingham who make quilts for donation to the local hospice. Over the past two years they have made and donated approximately 175 quilts...that's a lot of work and a lot of heart gone into a good cause. These quilters meet monthly - varying their location between Two Thimbles and the Hospice Administration Building. Their meeting day varies a bit to accommodate some busy schedules!
If you want to participate or have questions, you can contact the group's coordinator, Alice (ask here at the counter for her contact info). You can also just drop into a meeting- let us know if you are interested, and we'll let you know when the group's next scheduled sew day is. There is always lots to do- from piecing to ironing to cutting.
You don't have to be a perfect stitcher to be involved in something that will bring a lot of joy and comfort to someone- you just have to want to help!
Another group that works towards helping others is Project Linus. You can visit their website here to get more information- this national organization collects handmade quilts to give to children in need or in pain. One of their missions is 'to provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, handmade blankets and afghans, lovingly created by volunteer “blanketeers.”'. There are now chapters in all 50 states, each benefitting children in the local area.
Two Thimbles is a drop-off point for Linus quilts- you don't need to call ahead, just come by if you have a quilt to donate.
Helping to bring a smile to someone's face, and working with fabric all at the same time...can't get any better than that, right?
Happy Stitching!
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