We spent last week being heartbroken over all the people in Joplin who are hurting. Lots of prayers and tears around here. And we wanted to do what we could to help. So here's what we're thinking...
- We can collect fabric scraps from anyone who is willing to ship them to us. (Nothing smaller than 13" squares, please.)
Please ship to: the Long ladies, PO Box 574, Seneca, MO 64865
- We can also be collecting Queen or King-sized flat sheets (new or gently used) to be used as quilt backing.
- And we can make as many quilt tops as we can!
- We're asking for volunteers... if we sent you enough fabric to make a quilt top, would you sew it together for us?
The whole idea is to make as many quilts as we can for these families who don't have anything left. It seems like the least we can do. We'll plan to post updates on our progress along and along. Please pass the word, and feel free to re-post this, facebook it, twitter it, or whatever you like. Let's get the word out and start sewing!
XOXO, the Long ladies
I just sewed a twin size quilt. If I send it to you, could you make sure it gets to a family in need? Also, how are you planning to distribute the quilts you make/receive? Are you partnering with an organization like Samaritan's Purse or delivering them yourselves? Thanks!
Posted by: Amy | July 08, 2011 at 01:07 PM
Hello Amy!
Please forgive us for not replying sooner to your comment. We’ve had a pretty hectic week!
We are planning on contacting a Christian organization (such as Samaritan’s Purse) to distribute the quilts. We’ve not partnered with anyone yet, as we are still working on collecting quilts. Of course, we most definitely want all of our quilts to go to a family in need! We hope this answers your question! If we can help with anything else, just let us know.
XX the Long ladies
Posted by: the Long ladies | July 14, 2011 at 06:43 PM
I would be happy to put a quilt top together. Where can I sign up?
Posted by: vail in tn | July 18, 2011 at 07:56 AM
I would be willing to sew a quilt top or two. I'll definitely need you to send fabric, though. I'm a fairly new quilter and don't have a stash established yet. Send me an e-mail and I'll send you my address. Thanks for letting me assist.
Posted by: Deborah in Atlanta | July 18, 2011 at 02:51 PM
I would be happy to sew a quilt top. Let me know where to sign up.
Posted by: vail in tn | July 19, 2011 at 06:52 AM
Hello Deborah!
Yay! That would be wonderful! Thank you so much. Please just send us your mailing address, and we’ll get a bundle or two out to you ASAP.
Have a lovely day and thanks again!
xx the Long ladies
Posted by: the Long ladies | July 19, 2011 at 07:36 AM
I just found this. I'd be interested in sewing a quilt top with your fabric if you're still collecting!
Posted by: Sunny | July 19, 2011 at 11:41 AM
I would love to sew a couple quilt tops for you! I love topiece but not so much on the quilting part!
Posted by: Debra | July 19, 2011 at 11:37 PM
I would love to help, too! Do you still need/want quilt tops sewn? :)
Posted by: Denise :) | July 20, 2011 at 05:07 AM
I will gladly sew 2 tops together.
Posted by: Wendy Lee | July 20, 2011 at 07:24 AM
I just found out about this and I'd be happy to make a quilt top or two for you! Just let me know the specifics! :0)
Posted by: Terry | July 20, 2011 at 07:44 AM
I can sew a quilt top. How thoughtful of you all! Thank you!
Posted by: Sandie ~call me crazy | July 20, 2011 at 09:40 AM
I would love to sew a top or two or three for you!
Posted by: Lisa Price | September 11, 2011 at 12:32 AM