Claudia Pfeil is asking quilters to send her 8 1/2” blocks in blue and yellow, the colors of the Ukrainian flag, and she will make them into quilts for refugees/children who are fleeing Ukraine. This blog has been updated with new information as of March 14, 2023.
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.
It’s been difficult to sit on the sidelines and watch the atrocities in Ukraine without doing anything except donate money to charities. This online art auction of quilts and other handmade goods from Pokey Bolton, Alex Anderson, and other artists goes live TODAY, May 1, 2022 through May 6, 2022 with 100% of the proceeds going to The World Central Kitchen to benefit Ukraine.
Ten of the best teachers on the planet are joining Joe Cunningham for a lightning round of quilt demos to support United Help Ukraine. It will be a fun day like no other, with lots of great tricks, tips, and techniques. You don't want to miss this. Most of these 10-15 minute segments will be recorded and available if you can't make the class.