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Whata beautiful project idea! I will like to join in too. There is only six weeks left.where do we send them? I willpm you.
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15572It is amazing how so many Cuties are helping with this project and we are well on our way to reaching the goal of 80 quilts. Cuties are helping in lots of ways, not just making quilts. Some have sent fabric, money for shipping, hand made dollies, pocket dollies, handmade pillowcase dresses, hand puppets, and lots of handmade treasures and games for these orphaned boys and girls. These children are being cared for in a safe place in a very dangerous part of the world. They had nothing, and we are helping to tell them someone in another part of the world cares, in a very unique way.
I know many Cuties, and many of my local friends, also give of their hearts, souls and pocketbooks to other causes, as do I. We just keep digging deeper. I appreciate so very much all the Cuties have done to support this project. It has been a blessing to me personally, and I think all Cuties who have contributed even in the tiniest way also feels great in the giving! Thanks sew much, and may God bless You all! Jan You make ME feel so good!
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122864Oh Chris! Your quilt is just outstanding and so interesting too! Oh my goodness look at all those designs! Oh my! Thank you for all the love you stitched in every one! Now I I have to get busy on my second one too.
Here is just a portion of my first one. I have a terrible time taking photos of quilts!
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23425351 Quilts as of last night! Only 29 more! Please post them in projects as you are working on them, or complete them. I'm so excited to see what you are making!!! Thank You you wonderful Cuties! Jan
59607Let's try this link! Thanks!
by sewfrenzie
03 Mar 2012
when you click on it and it comes up not working go up and copy the
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59607We have 47 quilts promised for the orphans in Uganda now and it is still January! Many Cuties have offered to make a second quilt if needed! I totally understand the postage from Australia and South Africa, and probably places in Europe make this way too expensive for many Cuties. If you would like to send just the quilt top you have made, I have a couple of friends who will help me add a matching back and binding. That way, all you would need to send is just one layer. Truly, for any of you who really want to send a quilt, please consider this option :-) I'm as happy to help complete quilts for these kids, as you are to make them :-) If you have decided you cannot make and mail a quilt, and have not yet emailed me, please do, so I can keep track of what is coming. I cannot tell you how wonderful this is. I'm amazed at how many people who have never even sewn before, or made a quilt, have put their hearts into making these! If you haven't see the video - be sure to check it out. Imagine how they will be to have a quilt to go with those mattresses! Hugs of appreciation..... Jan
59607Evidently the postal system somewhere getting to Uganda is not real reliable. Many packages disappear, and are never seen again. Andrea was concerned all our hard work might become stolen. We have someone who will pay the extra baggage charge to send the quilts on the same jet with Andrea and Pavel and they will hand deliver the quilts to the children. There is someone who is sending some US funds to help with postage also, so perhaps that could help with Aussie shipping also. I don't know how much that donation is yet. Thank YOu, Everyone!
59607Raels I just checked on Auspost international calculator and 2kgs, Airmail to the USA came to $57.75 plus $9.00
So something doesn't seem quite right.
by michemb
24 Jan 2012
Would it not be cheaper to send it directly to Uganda, maybe make arrangements with the orphanage to collect them until Andrea and Pavel return to distribute them all at the same time. Just checked this site and 1.5 - 1.75 kkgs was about $35.00.
122864Mine weighed 2kg and the cost I got was from the post office. I would glady give $50 to someone in USA to make a quilt PM me
by greysewist
24 Jan 2012
Thanks for the extra info, Raels. I'd not expected it to be that heavy. Seemed to be lots of postage options when I looked online as well.
76409I'm no quilter but i can help. Count me in.I'll do my best and may surprise myself.
Bev
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by hightechgrammy
23 Jan 2012
Yes! Please PM me with your email address! Whoop-eeee! Your quilt will be #41.
by smburt
23 Jan 2012
how do i pm you. Tried the other day and it wouldn't go through so I'm thinking I didn't do right
4061Just noticed the post below from our Australian cuties and wondered if it is expensive to ship within your country. That way you could all ship to one person and then make one shipment and split the costs that way, ie,
Pauline and Chris and anyone else close by could put their packages together.
Just an idea hope, I am not putting my nose in anyones business
hugs
Michelle
by hightechgrammy
23 Jan 2012
I'm concerned about the shipping, now from other continents now too. I didn't realize how expensive it can be. I guess we have a bargain in the US - maybe that is why they are going bankrupt... hmmm
64451I have checked to see if I could send it to Uganda but it is the same cost from Australia to Uganda as to USA I will keep quilt and take it to Bali when I go in May so it won't go to waste
by hightechgrammy
23 Jan 2012
I am positive whomever receives your quilt will love and treasure it. I'm just so sorry about the shipping :-(
76409I am sorry I have just checked postage to send quilt to USA and the cheapest way is by sea and it takes 3 months and costs $70 or by air and it costs $96.50 and I cannot afford to post it. I am very sorry as I really wanted to helpRaelene
by hightechgrammy
22 Jan 2012
Oh my Gosh!! I had no idea it could cost that much! Oh Raelene, please don't feel badly. That cost is way too expensive for anyone! That is terrible! It shouldn't cost more than $10 to ship them priority within the us. That's just highway robbery! Please don't feel bad, we totally understand :-)
by lisachester
23 Jan 2012
Where was that from? I was thinking of doing one too, but haven't checked the postage from New Zealand.
by nonna57
23 Jan 2012
Well sadly that counts me out also. Us Aussies Down Under just seem to be to far away. I am so sorry Jan i have to withdraw, Pauline Sydney Australia
by bevintex
23 Jan 2012
I will make one in your place Pauline. You gave me the push i need to get started.
Bev
by nonna57
23 Jan 2012
Bev thanks heaps , was dissappointed of the postage price, Will send you a pm :)
by greysewist
23 Jan 2012
Raels, were you going on a certain weight? Because checking on the postal calculator online, I don't seem to come up with anything like that amount, unless it's lots of kgs. http://auspost.com.au/apps/intern... Perhaps someone could weigh one for me, so I can check?
by greysewist
23 Jan 2012
perhaps someone could weigh one for me please so I can check on a reasonable weight for a quilt of this size.
by michemb
23 Jan 2012
I just weighed mine to get an idea and it weighs less than a kilo, so according to your link above it would cost between $16-20.00.
Here in canada I will post this in a envelope instead of a box which reduces the weight.
Hope this helps
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by greysewist
23 Jan 2012
Thanks so much Michelle. I was guessing that a small light quilt wouldn't weigh more than a couple of kilograms at the most. And the time for airmail seems to be only up to 10 working days if I got that right.
by hightechgrammy
24 Jan 2012
I was wondering if they are really lightweight, how much do they weigh? When I order things from Australia from eBay the shipping is so reasonable...
by nonna57
24 Jan 2012
I sent a card with an fsl bookmark to USA and it cost $10. So my reconing is Raels is on the ball :)
by meganne
24 Jan 2012
Don't forget we are being charged an additional fee of $9 for anything over one pound weight, to pay for The USA Government's charge for security screening.
I kid you not, this is fact and we discussed it here at length when the fee was brought in. It is a fee I really begrudge paying.
by meganne
24 Jan 2012
It is a fee I really begrudge paying. It is a USA fee, we are being charged for them to scan incoming packages.
What about our costs to scan packages, we have to pay that OURSELVES!!!!
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253107ttt - and I see you have changed your avatar. Is it of you and Ben? Sarah.
by hightechgrammy
22 Jan 2012
Yes, I actually revealed my face! We were in windy Yellowstone National Park! :-)
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2015We are up to 32 promised quilts. I will also contact the quilt store where I did the website, and the local quilt guild. I am still really encouraged we can reach 80 handmade quilts! There are still lots of people out there! Thanks to all who are stitching away! hugs, Jan
59607Hi! I will help also. Not sure how to PM my e-mail to you but I'll give it a try.
4766I'm a quilter and I'd be happy to make a quilt for these children. --Sharon
9752ttt...this is a wonderful idea..a couple of years ago there was a project for dresses for little girls in Uganda (Pillowcase Project)...is this request for dresses still out there?
by hightechgrammy
22 Jan 2012
I don't know about dresses..... That sounds like a great project too..
by 1allamericangirl
03 Mar 2012
I have made 3 little sun-dress so far to send with my quilts to Jan. Awhile back I happen to pick up some cute fabric at a 2nd hand store & in with the fabric was 3 little sun-dresses cut out. No pattern but was wondering what I was going to do with the dresses. A few days ago it hit me.
215902555I am with Linda, you and I are in the same boat, have never made a quilt before either, my question is when using fleece for the rag quilt it will not fray but how will that work for cotton, do you have to finish each edge, that seems like alot of work. Am I in left field here or what, maybe some of our experts can tell us,
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Michelle
by bumblebee
20 Jan 2012
Michelle,
we are supposed to use cotton but the method is the same. Did you check out the videos-there not cotton but method is the same. I'm asking if we need 3 layer of cotton doing it with the raggy method quilt as you go.
by michemb
20 Jan 2012
I tried to see both videos but it says NOT AVAILABLE,
From others they say 3 but because Jan does not want them to heavy I do not know,
by bumblebee
20 Jan 2012
It happened to me with the link given below. So maybe its easier to go to utube
and type Rag quilt and several came up. I
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by alexgrandma
20 Jan 2012
For a rag quilt I would use 3 because 2 would not give you much of a rag effect.
You could always do a quilt as you go type quilt. Very easy.
64451Rag Quilt utube videos: 8 in squares
Question: If doing the back and front sq together as you go with an X and all seams facing forward
Do we use 2 layers of cotton or 3 layers? I've watched video seems simplest quilt to do even if you add ME designs.
Thanx
Linda aka Bumblebee
by bumblebee
20 Jan 2012
Aslo I count 63 ea 8 in blocks with 1/2 in seams to give 49x63 in Quilt using a raggy edge border. Me being a non quilter.
THis is what I come up with.
by hightechgrammy
23 Jan 2012
That is going to be great! By the time it is washed and then shrinks a bit it will be perfect!!!! Thank yOU!!! Some little person is Uganda is going to love it forever!
by 1allamericangirl
03 Mar 2012
I used two layer of cotton & they are lightweight which will be good for Uganda. Once they are washed they will shrink up. I made my blocks 9 x 9 5 across & 5 down & after washing they came out 39 x 39 which will be good for the smaller children. Yours will be great for the bigger children. Rag quilts are so easy & fun even a non quilter can do one. Thanks for making a difference in a child's life.
by 1allamericangirl
03 Mar 2012
will be great for the bigger children. Thank you for helping out. Even non quilters can make rag quilts. They are very easy.
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122864Here is the, 4x4, label I digitised for you all. There is room for you to add your name down the left side.
I will upload it to DBC in a few minutes, just have to reformat to all the other design formats.
I have been drawing elephants like this ever since I was a kid and it always makes kiddies laugh as I keep them guessing for as long as i can.
Hope you all like it.
Hugs n roses, Meganne
by hightechgrammy
20 Jan 2012
Meganne -This is as CUTE as it can be!!!! Thank YOu! Oh my Goodness! I'm going to send this jpg to show Andrea right away! Oh MY! It brings tears to my eyes! Everyone will love it - especially the kids! thank YOU!!
by meganne
20 Jan 2012
That's what I was aiming for and the older ones will think it funny that white lady can't draw elephant!!! LOL!!!
1228645431Hi, I just "googled" uganda project.com. I watched this video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQQkEA5QnoACached It tells about the mattresses mentioned above. Very interesting and other videos mentioned on the side bar. It is very evident that the need is great. Could you check with Andrea or Pavel for the "likes" or needs of the children? Perhaps some small (and lightweight) item we could add along with the quilt. Thanks for any further insight you can add.
Ellen in Las Vegas
2408The way to say "Made with Love" in their language called Luganda is:
Kyakolebwa Nomukwano
59607A Simple Rag quilt! This is a really easy, and Fun way to make a simple quilt - great for your very first time! This is an excellent tutorial. You could make a quilt exactly as she shows, except since this is going to Uganda, on the equator, please us just cotton, not flannel. I also like to add a decorative stitch around the perimeter of the quilt to keep it extra secure for little fingers. We can add any designs we like to the little blocks before stitching them together. This quilt goes together fast and I think you will love doing them! We have 19 quilts now! The photo is of a cat quilt I made. I was adding a design after I had already stitched it, but the kitty didn't care... This one was flannel with batting.
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by hightechgrammy
19 Jan 2012
The rag quilt requires no batting! I believe even a beginner can finish one in a day!
59607JAN I would love to help but have never made a quilt and am a little worried about the outcome. Would it be possible to do something like Meganne suggested below,
might be easier for those of us who are willing but not so sure they are able,
Hugs
Michelle
by hightechgrammy
19 Jan 2012
Michelle, I think you'd find success with the rag quilt. They are fun - and you'd probably enjoy making more for your family! Check out the video on utube! thanks
64451What size? I will try my hand on making one,
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4061What about embroidering on a single bed sheet, then sewing another sheet to the back of it and doing some stippling in between the designs, would this be suitable?
Just thinking outside the square for those of us who don't quilt.
Hugs and blessings, Meganne
by michemb
19 Jan 2012
If this could work, I would sign up as well as maybe a few more of use to.
Lets see what Jan has to say,
Hugs
Michelle
by hightechgrammy
19 Jan 2012
You know, this sounds good in theory, it should work. But to be honest , it is really difficult to get these to come out right.
I have an easier idea. How about a "Rag quilt". It is a wonderful quilt for any beginner. There is no quilting at the end, and each block is made as you go. I'll get the directions for that kind and share it. They are really fun!
by meganne
19 Jan 2012
Pity. I think I could have done one this way, but I go in for major surgery in 2 weeks & won't be sewing again for at least 8 weeks after that.
Too many other pressing matters to attend to before then so I doubt I could complete a rag quilt, I know how long it took me to make the other ones I helped with. Quilting is not everyone's forte, definitely not mine, even a rag quilt is way too labour intensive. Guess I'll just digitise the message for everyone.
by meganne
19 Jan 2012
how long it took me to make the other ones I helped with. Quilting is not everyone's forte, definitely not mine, even a rag quilt is way too labour intensive. Guess I'll just digitise the message for everyone.
by hightechgrammy
19 Jan 2012
Meganne, You have sooo much going on in your life, I can't even imagine you considering adding something else! That would be wonderful if you could digitize the message! Wow! Thank you!
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109762Another thing about the quilts... These children are not gender - ized. Boys can have pink, girls can have blue, boys can have flowers. So, truly, whatever you make can be loved by either boys or girls! Thanks so much! We have 17 quilts so far!
59607I would love to help out , but I will have to check out how much postage would be.
by hightechgrammy
18 Jan 2012
Check to see how much it would be to mail to Colorado, USA 80447, which is my address, because we know I can get them to Andrea...
by aussiequilter
19 Jan 2012
I will check it all out when I get home , we are away in our van right now.
by meganne
19 Jan 2012
There's an additional $9 charge for anything weighing over 1 lb 564Gms going to the USA. They may forget to tell you initially.
23579I have just DL the post from Drro re the 3 piece quilt from SewForum. I must be very stupid as I do not understand the instructions at all. Is stablizer used at all?? Please help. I would love to try this out. Thank you in advance. Sarah.
by airyfairy
18 Jan 2012
My appologies - have just seen that there are plenty of instructions. More haste less speed. Sorry!!!!!
by hightechgrammy
18 Jan 2012
Hi Sarah, if this is your very first quilt, that one might be a bit complicated. A simple 8 inch squares sewn into an interesting array of 6 squares across by 7 or 8 squares down would be much easier for a beginner. You might want to save a more complicated design for later....
by hightechgrammy
18 Jan 2012
complicated one for later. Putting a design in the middle of one or more of the squares will make it special. Thank you so much!! These kids are going to be surprised!
253107Hi Jan, I have never made a quilt in my life but willing to give it a go. Sending you a PM. Sarah
253107I am happy to give one How do I get it to them from Australia
by hightechgrammy
18 Jan 2012
I need to figure that out! Since I live about 100 miles from Andrea, it might make sense to mail them to me and then I could drive them to her when she is packing to go in May..... I'll get back to everyone on that... Hugs and a huge thank you!
76409Andrea and Pavel went with the Uganda Project, which has helped some older orphans. Now, one of the older orphans, Patrick, has grown up and is following his calling, to support this orphanage. So, when Andrea and Pavel went there this January, that was where they were helping. We know those two through Adam's Camp, which is a special therapy camp for kids with special needs. OUr son, Ben, who is almost 24, has been to Adam's Camp more times than Adam! Andrea and Pavel have been incredible with Ben, who can be quite a challenge. So, we absolutely adore those two. When we heard they need sponsors to go to Uganda, we provided a little cash support. While they were there, they worked at the orphanage helping Patrick. The children didn't have mattresses on their bunk beds, so they sent out an SOS to supporters at home for $500 for basic mattresses. By the time we heard this, they already had what they needed. So, when they got home this week, I asked Andrea, if they needed some lightweight quilts for them, so each child could have one of his or her own. That's how this I got started. I immediately thought of Cuties!
We are up to 16 quilts now! That's just 64 more to go!
59607Count me in. I can make 1 or 2. I will PM you with my info. Thanks for doing this.
Ellen in Las Vegas
2408I would love to help! Our quilt guild just delivered 50 quilts/blankets to our local foster care orginization. Most won't be used for awhile and will just be stored. I was disappointed when I found that out as I had donated 20 at our last meeting and many more before that!
I bet if you went to some of the quilting sites such as this one http://www.quiltingboard.com/main... (after all, most folks here do ME) you would get great results for your cause. Linda
by hightechgrammy
17 Jan 2012
Oh My! That is a great lead! Let's see what Cuties can do first, and then we can know how many more we will need! Thanks so much! I will keep this URL. Quilters sew love in every stitch!
3099What an awesome idea. For sure I will make a quilt. I would do anything for an orphan child. I was an orphan till the age of five. My heart goes out to any child in need.
Cindy B.
11473I'm packing up the house to move and when I get settled in will contact you to see if you are still in need of another quilt.
89895Here is the post on Cute;>)
19452When will they need to be ready? I have posted a free in the hoop quilt piecing block design from Sewforum, & I would volunteer if I think I can complete it;>)
by hightechgrammy
17 Jan 2012
They would need to be mailed before the first of May to Colorado. They wouldn't even need to be pieced, but could be large pieces of novelty fabric joined with a sheet in between. Of course, they could be pieced, but these kids have nothing, absolutely nothing and would be thrilled to have any quilt to snuggle under. Just 48"x60" of love sent to them. We can embroider God Love Me, on them or do Noah's Ark as these children are in a Christian orphanage. Simple is good :-). Thanks, ro!
19452Never done this before, so if a cutie is willing to guide me, I would like to give it a try
by hightechgrammy
17 Jan 2012
That would be sooo awesome! Just think how great you will feel sending off your labor of love to a kid who has nothing, not even parents! We will help you, of course :-)
146339Wow! 12 quilts have been pledged by Cuties and it's just been one hour since I posted this!
59607Jan can you give a little more info, what ages are the children, where would we need to send the quilts, when in May would you need them, I understand that it cannot be something to warm, can we simply place to cotton
fabrics together and would that be enough?
Thanks for doing this, I had goosebumps reading this,
hugs
Michelle
by hightechgrammy
17 Jan 2012
Hi Michelle, I knew you'd help! The kids range in age from about a year and a half, up to early teens. We would need the quilts to arrive by the first of May to Andrea to pack to take with her to hand deliver them. The quilts should be two layers of cotton, with a sheet as batting, just the three layers. I can barely breathe! Medium colors, bright is great, not white or black as they would show dust easily. The size would need to be about 48"by60 not larger. thanks!
by hightechgrammy
17 Jan 2012
Ooops, Sorry, Andrea is in Colorado, relatively close to us. I need to figure out where they should be mailed. I'm sure for those in other continents we can mail closer. Give me a couple of days, and I'll have more details! Thanks sooooo much! People can also attach a letter, pictures, to the recipient!
64451Put me down for one. I'll PM you with my email. If I pieced something out of flannel, it wouldn't even need batting--just a backing. Would that be ok? Flannel feels so good against skin.
by hightechgrammy
17 Jan 2012
OH thank you, thank you, thank you!!! Flannel does feel good, but might be too warm. They need something cool against their skin, don't you think? I'm sure whatever you made would be wonderful and very much loved!! please PM me with your email address so I can keep you updated!
by parkermom
17 Jan 2012
I'll do cotton instead of flannel. No problem at all. Hopefully, I can make two, but for sure one. Glad for this chance. Do they need anything else? What about clothes? Pillowcase dresses for girls?
11860Would love to help out with 1. Will Pm you asking your address. Pauline Australia
by hightechgrammy
17 Jan 2012
OH BOY!!!! THANKS, Pauline!!! Email address, please so I can communicate easily with you all! Jan
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57492They need to be lightweight, about 48 x 60 inches, and instead of using batting, we should use a sheet inside. They can be machine quilted, or tied - they do not need to be hand quilted. As they will not be washed often, they need to not show dust, so they should be medium colors, like tans and browns, medium blues, pinks, greens. Avoid white and black. Cats and dogs are wild, scary animals to these children, not cute pets, so we should avoid those. Instead goats and cows are much better, friendly animals. They do see giraffes and zebras as safe animals too. I would think lions wouldn't be good either. I would think farm theme would be fine......
59607Dear Jan,
Well now, you know I'd be in anything like that. I see you need it by MAY. I am assuming it is a single bed quilt. I'm waiting on my sewing machine, so when I get it back I'll make this a priority. Love and blessings Chris
by 1allamericangirl
17 Jan 2012
What part of Colorado? I belong to the Pueblo West Quilters of Pueblo West, CO & our club is always making quilts to donate. Go to our site at Pueblo West Quilters to see our blog. You can email the president of our club Kathy Holden at pwquiltersguild@gmail.com and post your request to her. I am sure you will get some quilts out of our club. I will also try to get one done. What sizes are needed?
by 1allamericangirl
17 Jan 2012
pwquiltersguild@gmail.com What size quilts are needed? I am sure you will get some quilts from our club. I will also make one. Hugs, Alta
234253what size quilt do you need?
Hugs and God Bless,
mj
by hightechgrammy
17 Jan 2012
The quilts need to be about 48 x 60 inches, large crib size, and lightweight. We would need to use just a sheet for batting as it is always warm in Uganda. The quilt wouldn't need to totally cover the big kids, just mostly be for comfort.
by hightechgrammy
17 Jan 2012
Wow!!!! There is a pair of twin boys... would you like to make theirs???
by roberta
17 Jan 2012
Count me in too. I have some extra material I need to do something with and this will be a blessing I will enjoy doing. Thank you for thinking of others. Just let me know where to mail them too. I will see how many I can make. Roberta
by mjjust2ofus
18 Jan 2012
2 for the twins and they will be the same pattern but different colors. I am so excited!
Hugs, mj
by hightechgrammy
19 Jan 2012
Hi Roberta, can you please send me a Pm with your email address and I'll get all the information to you too! Thanks!
by roberta
19 Jan 2012
I don't want to appear stupid but I don't know how to send a PM. I never have. Let me know how to do it and i will send you my E-mail address. Thanks! Roberta
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