Thank you for this opportunity to post about our Charity Quilt site "Sharing Quilts". Giving a quilt to someone "just because" or in a time-of-need is so amazing. So, we feel this "Sharing Quilts" is perfect for the quilting community to come together and do just that! Share a quilt! We also know you share from your heart! Sharing a quilt means you have giving your time, talents, and money to create something for someone that will last for years. This act is very selfless and appreciated for years! Thank you, in advance, for Sharing Quilts with others; family, friends, or people you may not know. ~ Jackie Davis

Describe your organization or group.

"Sharing Quilts" will be running campaigns for charity quilts when they are needed as well as post other quilter’s campaigns to get the word out to collect charity quilts. Sharing Quilts with anyone, anywhere for any reason. Join us!

Did any one person or event inspire the creation of the charity quilt group/organization?

This has been on my heart since I started quilting with a group of women in 2006 for baby dedication quilts for a church plant in Guatemala. The locals who receive them are so appreciative for this ‘new’ item that was also made with love. Then, Tropical Storm Agatha hit Guatemala May 29, 2010, and I had more reasons to finally do this, and not wait.

Geographic location of your organization or group.

For our personally hosted campaigns, quilts will be collected from world-wide to my home base in Florida, USA. I am currently a missionary in Guatemala. Quilts will be delivered personally, preferably, unless otherwise noted.

If applicable, how many charity quilts have been donated?

"Sharing Quilts with Agatha Victims in Guatemala" is our first hosted and advertised campaign. We would appreciate as many quilts as possible. We do not have numbers right now.

Are there any special yearly events, such as a quilt-a-thon?

We might host annual events in the future, but for now there will be campaigns based on need.

How can one volunteer, donate, or get involved?

Send an email to sharingquilts@yahoo.com – Get the information in a reply – Make the quilt or quilt top – Send the quilt or quilt top – Smile and know that someone is very blessed with you sharing your love through a quilt.

More Specifically, our first campaign details are on this page/post, hurry deadline July 1, 2010:

Web site address?

http://sharingquilts.blogspot.com/

Other contact information

sharingquilts@yahoo.com
904-685-1635 phone

Bless you all in advance for helping.

Today is the final mail date for the Embroidery Mini Quilt Swap.

If you haven’t already, please drop me an email to let me know that your mini quilt has been sent. If you will be late sending please let me know the status and when you expect it will be mailed.

Here’s a sampling of the gorgeous mini quilts that have been created. You can see more beauties in the Flickr group.

Thanks to everyone that participated. I really enjoyed seeing what you made. The border options turned out fabulous.

Interested in another swap? Join the discussion on the Flickr group (or leave a comment below if you don’t have a Flickr account).

Congratulations to Jennifer Wilkins from Australia for winning last week’s Flying Geese quilt contest with her gorgeous Flying Free quilt. Jennifer wins a $50 gift certificate from the Fat Quarter Shop.

This week’s theme is Faith and Gratitude and is sponsored by Revell Books and Mary Tatem. Two lucky winners will each win one of Mary’s new books.

To enter the weekly contest, read the rules and guidelines, then submit your quilt photo by Thursday. Voting will start on Friday and last until Sunday night.

Keep in mind that you may interpret the theme as you see fit. You may want to submit a quilt that helped you find or restore your faith during a difficult time or perhaps a quilt that you made to show your gratitude to a helping friend. The story you include with your quilt can help to explain your interpretation.

Mary Tatem

Mary Tatem, the author of The Quilt of Life, is a quilter, Bible school teacher, Girl Scout leader, PTA leader, mom of four, and grandmother of fifteen. She speaks to women’s groups and churches on marriage, family relationships, and the grace of God.

Mary has enjoyed writing since she was in elementary school. Back then her stories revolved around giants and other fanciful topics. Now she uses her interests in writing and in quilting to tell the true stories of others and to shine a light on God’s marvelous handiwork. The stories hidden in people’s lives demonstrate the mercy and grace of God and the wonders of faith. Perhaps you have a story to share with her.

Mary has written two new books. You’ll learn more about these inspiring books in the coming weeks.

• Quilt of Joy – Stories of Hope from the Patchwork Life
• Quilt of Faith – Stories of Comfort from the Patchwork Life

Visit Mary at her website: www.marytatem.com or purchase her books.

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Please share the logo below on your own blog. The more contestants, the more exciting the contests!

There are still a few weekly sponsorship opportunities left this year. Please contact me if you’re interested. It’s a fabulous opportunity to showcase new notions and fabrics.

The theme for this week’s virtual quilt contest is Flying Geese. Now it’s time for you to vote for your favourite!!

The winner of this week’s contest will receive a $50 gift certificate from the Fat Quarter Shop.

• Voting is open Friday – Sunday @ 11:59 p.m.
• One vote per IP address (NOT email address), so have your family and friends cast a ballot for their favourite quilt (from home if you send it to coworkers)
• Winner announced Monday!

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Next week’s theme is Faith and Gratitude. I’m looking forward to seeing your beautiful quilts. Get your cameras out! Keep in mind that you may intepret the theme as you see fit. The story you include with your quilt can explain your interpretation.

Facebook, email subscribers and RSS readers: You need to visit the Quilting Gallery blog to vote: CLICK HERE