The post office has been busy this week, as packages have arrived from four different states full of quilts. First, From Judy C of Orange City, Florida came seven beautiful quilts.
All of these are different designs, and most are large bed quilts. This one is so colorful, and the stars are lovely.
This one is striking, isn’t it? It has about a zillion pieces.
Two more, the fall leaf one is big, while the smaller one will keep a little girl toasty warm.
From Donna T of Kansas City, MO, a bright and colorful quilt of food fabrics, and a quiet toned, floral quilt with grey sashing. Both quilts are twin sized, I’ve folded them in half so you could see both. She sent a note that said in part “Thank you for delivering the quilts to the displaced families of Hurricane Helene. Hopefully, this will make their Christmas a little bit warmer and brighter.” Thank YOU, Donna!!
Then, from Ellen L of Water Valley, MS, three puffy and bright quilts. Two have juvenile prints perfect for a kid’s Christmas. The quilts are quite large, full size and warm! Thank you, Ellen!!
I began piling up the quilts on my table, with the two I received before from Karen Sue G, quilted by me and another longarmer, and one from Kristi B. Quite a stash!
Yesterday, two boxes finally arrived via Fedex, over a week later than their promised delivery date. I emailed the shipper, Debby O from Downington, PA, before I even opened them up as I was so relieved they finally made it! Opening up the boxes, I saw she sent six big quilts!
The brown log cabin is king size! The others are full to queen size. All were gorgeous, with lovely piecing and extraordinary applique. The two applique quilts are hand quilted.
Debby wrote that the quilts were made by the members of the Loose Threads Quilters Guild of Spring City, PA. She said “We hope they will offer warmth and comfort to victims of the hurricane in NC”. Here’s a closer look at one of the applique quilts. Gorgeous, isn’t it?
I have an appointment next week to deliver about half of these quilts to a shelter in Columbus, NC. I hope to hear back from a church in Gerton to take the other half soon. Thank you to everyone who has sent a quilt to this effort!! You all are amazing.
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From My Carolina Home 
Fantastic collection – and nice big sizes too. Quilters love to share.
Those are just beautiful! Thank you for being a hub Carole!
Carole, it is no small effort on your part to collect and distribute these quilts, so thank you for giving us the opportunity to help the flood victims. I’m relieved that our quilts finally made it to you! As you have shared in previous postings , this is a story that is not front page news anymore but the clean up, reconstruction, and need goes on. Please continue to keep us posted.
Debby
Thank you, Debby! It is only through the generosity of readers like you that this is possible.
Beautiful quilts and hands that made them! I love this, Carole!
What generosity!! Quilters have the biggest hearts. Thanks for showing them.
What generous friends and readers you have! These will be so loved!
Absolutely lovely collections of quilts. I am so glad to hear that you are still able to receive and distribute the quilts. As winter sets in, they are so needed. Thank you for all you are doing.
oh Carole !!
What a gorgeous pile of quilts !
Thank you to all you thoughtful people who sent these in for such a sad disaster that happened !! I’m a quilter at heart but sure can’t put them together FAST ! I’m learning !
Thank you Carole for organizing all the charitable things you do !
Rita H
What a wonderful quilt show. Big quilts, beautiful quilts. The generosity is overwhelming. Great job getting these quilts out to those in need, especially this time of year.
It warms my heart to see the generosity extended to those affected by the hurricane!
The quilts are beautiful. The quilters are beautiful inside and out! What a wonderful thing to do!
Thanks for sharing this eye candy and for your efforts orchestrating and distributing these!
Jo Anne
I am so glad that the late delivery made it there eventually! What beautiful quilts from kind, generous quilters. 🙂
I am glad they all made it there. I am so glad you have so many to deliver.
I am so touched by the beauty of these quilts and the generosity of the quilters. You are all rock stars, every one of you. God bless you.
oh my what lovely donations and will certainly delight anyone…
Beautiful quilts!!!
So many beautiful quilts! I’m really glad they weren’t lost in shipping. Our guild has been busy collecting/making quilts for the fire victims in our community.
Continuati
Gosh – those are all so pretty!!