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So, last night I attended the monthly meeting of the Emma Creek Quilt Guild in Hesston.
Many members brought pillowcases that will be donated to people in need through the 1 Million Pillowcase Challenge. There were a lot of pillowcases donated by members. I’ve included a photo here of someone looking at the pillowcases from last night’s meeting.
Information about the 1 Million Pillowcase Challenge can be found at www.allpeoplequilt.com. The count on there for number of pillowcases donated so far is 384,986. So, they haven’t reached the halfway point yet.
Pillowcases are donated to local organizations and charities worldwide. People who make and donate pillowcases are asked to report the number to American Patchwork & Quilting, which is the organization spearheading the effort.
I don’t know which local organization(s) are going to receive the pillowcases from our guild. I think I missed the meeting where they talked about the pillowcase challenge.
“... And we’re asking for your help to make a pillowcase and make a difference,” said Jennifer Keltner on the magazine’s website.
I think she’s the editor of the magazine, but I could be wrong. It doesn’t say on the video.
When you go to www.allpeoplequilt.com, click on “pillowcase challenge” under the quick links on the left-hand side. There’s more information there, including free pillowcase patterns and color options. You also can enter the number of pillowcases donated.
It looks like Charlotte’s Sew Natural in Newton is a participating shop in the challenge.
So, this is getting me interested in making a pillowcase to donate. Sounds like fun. Wonder if anyone would like a pillowcase made with Halloween fabric? Maybe with The Ghastlies?
I don’t know if the guild is still taking pillowcase donations; guess I’ll have to ask.
I’ve also uploaded a short video from our guild meeting during the show-and-share portion of last night’s meeting. Just go back to the homepage of this website (www.thekansan.com) and scroll down to “video.”
Last night, fabric designer Lynne Hagmeier with Kansas Troubles Quilters was supposed to have a trunk show during the meeting, but she could not attend because of illness. She’s supposed to be at the meeting in February now. I look forward to it. Our members came up with a program, however, but I left before the program so I could see my eldest son’s new location of his computer repair store in Hesston. That was fun.
Until next time, happy quilting!
Wendy Nugent
Wendy Nugent is a reporter, photographer and editor at The Newton Kansan. She writes about quilting and anything to do with home, such as cooking, decorating and candles.
