We are thrilled to share some exciting news—and invite you to be part of it! Ricky Tims’ quilt The Visitation has been selected by the committee of The Quilt Mural Project in Paducah, KY to become one of the larger-than-life murals on the city’s iconic floodwall. These extraordinary quilt murals are typically funded by a single benefactor or corporate sponsor. But this time, the honor has been given to all of us—the worldwide quilting community! Learn more about this amazing project and how you can contribute today!
From the Quilt Alliance: "Join the Quilt Alliance for a special virtual fundraising event celebrating the voices shaping the quilting world. “Quilt Alliance Spotlight” will feature a Quilters’ Save Our Stories (QSOS) oral history interview with Designer Sarah Watts conducted by Project Manager Meagan Guité of Ruby Star Society, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at Sarah’s creative journey, inspiration, philosophy, and the stories woven into her work. Following the interview, Sarah and Meagan will be joined by RSS Creative Director Melody Miller, Moda’s Lissa Alexander & the Modern Quilt Guild’s Karen Cooper for a panel discussion about Ruby Star Society's community impact."
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 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 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.