marie-madeline studio: How we can help!

May 30, 2011

How we can help!

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

May 30, 2011 3:32:28 PM | Quilting, This & That

38 Comments

I would love to help you out, and I would volunteer my help in sewing, would you mind me sharing on my blog this post? www.babystam.blogspot.com

Posted by: Renee | May 30, 2011 at 04:57 PM

I would be willing to sew a quilt top.

Posted by: momawake | May 30, 2011 at 07:24 PM

I would love to sew a top or two!

Posted by: DangitAnge | May 31, 2011 at 03:49 AM

YES! Ever since that awful tornado came through my area, I have been so heartsick about all that has been lost by so many, here and in AL and MO.

I am not set up to actually do the final quilting, but I am currently unemployed and cannot send money but would most certainly sew together several tops if I had the squares to do it with. You can email me alaskawildrose at gmail dot com if you are still looking for sewing volunteers. :)

Posted by: Chantel | May 31, 2011 at 05:41 AM

I should have also mentioned that I do have some fabric that would work in a quilt, but not a lot. I'd be glad to cut my squares to match though, and add them to something if need be!

Posted by: Chantel | May 31, 2011 at 05:44 AM

Yes, plese send! I have a few pieces I can mix in if that helps. I also have a couple of tops already put together I can send with the return package if that is ok. Thank you for putting this project together.

Posted by: Deanna | May 31, 2011 at 07:18 AM

I'd love to help by sewing a quilt top! Thanks for organizing this.

Posted by: Keri | May 31, 2011 at 07:43 AM

I am willing to help make quilt tops if you can send me the pieces.

Posted by: Sharon Decker | May 31, 2011 at 10:32 AM

Dear Long Ladies, I think this is a lovely idea. I noticed that Chantel said she would need some more fabrics for her to sew the quilt. How about if I send her my fabric directly so that she can sew the quilt top? Since she has left her address, I will email her directly.

Mary Ann

Posted by: Mary Ann miller | May 31, 2011 at 10:33 AM

What size quilt tops are you looking for? I could probably put together a couple of tops, but I'd like to have an idea of what would be a good size.

Posted by: Jocelyn | May 31, 2011 at 01:56 PM

We started cutting some squares today...are you looking for a specific pattern or size?

Posted by: Carly | May 31, 2011 at 05:47 PM

Such a great idea, just reposted on our family blog.
blessings ~ Carmen

Posted by: carmen | May 31, 2011 at 07:25 PM

What a great idea!
I check my fabric stash.

Melinda

Posted by: Melinda | May 31, 2011 at 08:57 PM

I'd love to sew a quilt top!!!

Posted by: A Restful Place | June 1, 2011 at 09:54 AM

I would love to sew and finish a quilt and have all the supplies. Can start right away and mail you a quilt.

This is a wonderful thing that you are doing. My heart goes out to all those who lost loves ones.

Posted by: Doublecfarm1 | June 1, 2011 at 11:28 AM

Thank you all - from the very bottom of our hearts - for your enthusiastic response to this project! We love and appreciate you all so much.

xxxxx,
the Long ladies

Posted by: the long ladies | June 1, 2011 at 03:07 PM

Would be happy to help the people of Joplin w/ a quilt. Let me know the particulars.

Posted by: Linda Snodgrass | June 1, 2011 at 08:03 PM

I just posted about it on Practically Pink! I'll try to gather some supplies and send them to you soon. I think I can find some leftover scraps that would make some beautiful quilts. Praying for you, ladies! =)

Posted by: Emily N. | June 2, 2011 at 07:38 AM

Yes, I would love to make a quilt top. Please email me at the address you see on my info.

Thanks and God bless,
Joanna

Posted by: Joanna | June 3, 2011 at 04:18 AM

This is an answer to prayer. We need to clear out my mom's stash. She is so happy to have a good place to send her fat quarters. I will go to her old house today and pack them up to send to you. Thank you and God bless.

Posted by: Kayleen Runyan | June 3, 2011 at 09:53 AM

Will be following along. Would love to help with quilt piecing if more help is needed. Posted this on my blog. http://cardsncrafts.wordpress.com/2011/06/03/drawstring-bag-and-joplin-quilts/

Posted by: K Low | June 3, 2011 at 04:38 PM

I just went through my scraps and have plenty of big pieces to share! I would also be willing to sew a quilt top. I'm sending my fabric this week! :) Thanks for putting together such a worthy project!

Posted by: Missy Rakes | June 4, 2011 at 07:55 PM

I sent an email about the one quilt top I already have nearly finished, but then I saw where you would send squares to peice also. I think the ladies & girls at our church would be interested in doing this as a group, so if you have squares (or at least part of what is needed) I think we can gather up some more from our stashes to put some tops together. We just need to know what size to make them. I don't know that we can finish the actual quilting, but I know they can sew a straight line, & would gladly help those in need! Please send me the specifics as soon as ya'll can!

Posted by: Cassie Jean McClelland | June 5, 2011 at 06:11 PM

I have an almost finished quilt top which I would love to send to you! I would gladly sew together squares to make a quilt top also!

I posted this on my blog.

Posted by: Chloe | June 8, 2011 at 11:24 AM

I would be more than happy to sew together a quilt top or two for you. What a wonderful idea!

Posted by: Susan | June 10, 2011 at 10:50 AM

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 8, 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? :)