Due to the unprecedented nature of the effects of Hurricane Helene, the Quilt Alliance lost many of their paper records, quilts, exhibition and documentation equipment, and supplies due to flood damage to their storage space in Asheville, NC. Due to this loss, the Quilt Alliance will take some time to get back on its feet, but is already making strides to get there. Please consider donating to their 2024 Giving Quilt, which will go towards maintaining and improving access to projects like QSOS, Go Tell It, and so much more in the recovery effort.
From Jaftex Corp: "November 11-December 6, join us in making a meaningful impact by participating in JaftexCorp's Mountains of Love Quilt Auction supporting those affected by Hurricane Helene. Our hearts are with the mountain communities in th Carolinas that have been affected Helene and we are glad to support this cause to make a difference in the wake of this devastating event. Jaftex has teamed up with their talented designers and brand ambassadors to bring you an extraordinary selection of beautiful quilts, all up for auction."
From the International Quilt Museum: "The International Quilt Museum in Lincoln, Neb., in collaboration with the nonprofit Quilt Alliance, is hosting Recharge & Reinvent, a virtual retreat for guild leaders. The event runs Oct. 18-20 and will include more than 9 hours of programming, including a keynote address by Victoria Findlay Wolfe." Find out more about his exciting new event supporting quilt guilds and how you can get your tickets to participate.
From The San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles: "Our Museum is in a very perilous financial position and we need your help. We must raise $300,000 by June 30, 2024 to continue operating. Of that, we need to bring in $100,000 as soon as possible. Please be our Champion, and make a gift today to SAVE THE MUSEUM."
From Blue Box Auction: "Join us as we unveil the Kaye England Quilt Collection in our Featured Quilt Auction on March 9, 2024 at 12:00pm EST. This exclusive event presents a remarkable selection of 20 antique quilts from Kaye’s collection, and 20 additional quilts created by Kaye in honor of some of the most important women in history including: First Ladies Washington, Taft and Coolidge, and others including Amelia Earhart, Helen Keller and Lucille Ball. The collection also includes photos and autographs of some of the featured women in the collection."
Learn how your quilting skills can help our US service men and women know how much we care for their families during their absence. Operation Kid Comfort, an award-winning program of the Armed Services YMCA, provides quilts and pillow covers featuring photos of the child and parent together to provide warmth, comfort, and most importantly, a tender reminder of their loved one. These tangible and creative items are lovingly made by Operation Kid Comfort volunteers and provided at no cost.
From the National Quilt Museum: "Make a donation to The National Quilt Museum’s Matching Funds Campaign before January 31, 2024, and Moda Fabrics will double your impact! That’s right, there is still time to have your donation matched. Your generous support will help us continue our mission to honor today’s quilter and inspire future quilters with exceptional exhibitions, education, and programming."
Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday and our editor-in-chief and Organize Your Living Space author, Lilo Bowman, is hosting a Ukrainian family of three (mother, son, and grandmother) in her home. To help get them on their feet, a GoFundMe fundraiser has been started to provide for the family support. If you are able to help out during this time, consider donating and supporting a worthy cause for this Giving Tuesday.