Quilts for Hurricane Sandy Victims
 

When we lost our home and almost everything in it, Quilt Board members were fast and generous with coming to our aid. But they didn't stop there. Dotcomdtcm organized what amounted to a nationwide quilting bee. There were so many donations of completed quilts and many quilt tops and Grann of 6 was glued to her long arm for days. Linny made the most adorable stuffed animals. And then they all came into the apartment we were blessed to find.

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We were busy giving out quilts for many days ... and we're still not done! But at the top of my list was my neighbor and the five foster kids who made our neighborhood a happy place to live. When you see their smiles below, I think you'll know why.

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My next stop was going to be my old parish which serves many destitute people. I called to make an appointment to give them some quilts but was told "We're not accepting donations of clothing any more." I tried to explain ... "QUILTS! i have QUILTS not KILTS!" :D

I finally gave up and called an old friend who is the Executive Director of the Long Beach Housing Authority. Besides the housing they offer, he also oversees Section 8 housing and, sad to say, many of the landlords have failed to make repairs after the flood, leaving many of the city's poorest in terrible shape. They will soon have some nice warm quilts to give comfort. The two we are holding up are earmarked for some special people I know from our local fishing pier and they were being picked up last night.

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Again, thank you so much to everyone who participated in this effort. You are amazing!

What a wonderful Christmas story. Something to help cheer people who have little and bring them hope for what is yet to come. Thanks for sharing.

The kids are absolutely adorable!! What a blessing people can be to those who are in need!! Thank you for sharing this encouraging story and may God bless you and yours as you begin to rebuild after the storm.

blessings to you

How wonderful! Thanks for showing the quilts and animals to us.

Great story, and the models are so cute!!!

thanks for sharing some of the recipients' happy faces.

What happy smiling faces! Fills my heart with joy! Thank you for your kindness.

Thanks for sharing. The quilts are wonderful but I just love the group photo. The kids couldn't look any happier, very cute kids! Quilters are just the best!

Beautiful kids and quilts and animals!

How wonderful! I hadn't seen the appeal go out. Thanks to you who donated such great quilts!

Their smiles are priceless! Thank you for sharing this story with us. It is so nice to know that the quilts and toys will be much used and loved!
May your new year bring you many blessings, and your heart's desires!

That is so wonderful!!!!!!!!

Wow! Some awesome quilts and sweethearts beneath them! You are a true angel.

Wonderful quilts, great job and thank you for sharing, GOD Bless you
Have a Blessed day
Ellen

A wonderful story. Those kids are the cutest little things. And the quilts are lovely. Blessings to all who worked on this worthwhile project.

This certainly is an amazing place of friendship giving and love. Great pictures and a great mission you are on.....thank you for doing this. You are an example of love in action.

Love to see those beautiful smiles!

So awesome! I love the smiles on those little faces! I love when kids get something they can cuddle. Warms my heart :-) thanks for sharing.

Having once led a very successful quilt appeal on this board 2 years ago, I was saddened not to be able to participate this time. I am continually amazed and awed by the generosity of goods and time found among this wonderful group of quilters and am blessed to count myself among them. Thank you for your part in this effort and thanks to all who made quilts for DotcomMom. I know from personal experience that these large efforts are a massive expenditure of time, money and energy. The Quilting Board members and Admin are THE BEST!

Jan in VA

All those smiling faces say it all. Thank you for your involvment and caring.
peace

What a great story, thanks for all the pictures. Thanks to all the quilters on the board for making this possible. So nice to see you back on the board Krystyna.

what a moving story they look so happy may god bless you all

Makes us all count our blessings! Thanks for your post!

:thumbup: Thank you! Thank you! Those smiles made my day. Nice to hear something positive is happening in this country. Thanks to all the volunteers and to you for your efforts to help. I see angel wings growing larger and larger. :thumbup:

Beautiful smiles and beautiful quilts! Thank you SO much for posting. I've wondered how you were doing. You have all been in our prayers!

Beautiful quilts and beautiful kids. I hope everyone enjoys the warmth a quilt brings. Good for you to give them out. Good for the good hearted people that gave them.

So glad the quilts found good homes, those kids are adorable and so happy with their quilts. I'm working on a few quilts for the hurricane survivors from the nearby bay area, Many lost everything and some will be able to return to their homes as soon as repairs are finished. Quilts will be given to local agency that is working with these poor people. May in Jersey

Wonderful smiles and quilts.....brings joy into my life. I did not know of this call out for quilts. I do PL quilts and I do know they were sent. Is there a need for more?

Yes! We can use many more quilts from whoever is able to make them. I will PM my address to you.

That's so wonderful! Love the happy smiles! Beautiful quilts, every one.

What a warm story. Thanks for Sharing. Quilts of love.

The quilts are beautiful; and the kids are thrilled. That's what Christmas is all about. Thanks sew much for sharing!

Quilters are wonderful people with big hearts!

Is is what Christmas is all about!Beautiful story.

Quilters are givers! Quilting is done with love poured in.to the quilts. This is a perfect example

very lovely quilts and for such a great cause

Transforming lives 'one stitch at a time.' -- and no one cared if each stitch was perfect. Lessons for all of us.

Beautiful kids, quilts, and givers!

This story just goes to prove that quilters really are the very nicest people! Thank you for your hard work!