Texas needs quilts...lets get them out there!

My brother-in-law notified my husband that they are safe, however they are not sure how much damage their home sustained & won't until they can return. Galveston is a complete mess, Houston has flooding, businesses and homes are gone. Even one of the bloggers who live in LA was able to get news out that they lost everything!

I cannot begin to think of how that must feel. I worried about my mom over the summer when the huge Butte fire was so close, but they had packed all they could possibly pack and were ready to evacuate at any minute! They didn't loose anything, but many families in the area did.

How can we as quilters help? What can we do? We can do what we do best, make quilts & start right away. Make them simple, make them complex, make them small or large, but lets get them made and get them out there to those who have nothing! Lets give them something to hold onto during the days and nights they are facing.

911 Cares can and will help. If I know them, they are already working with police and fire departments to start getting stuff to these victims. Toiletries, toothbrushes, deodorant, bandages, neosporin, rubber boots, hair brushes, etc. Shoes? Go out and if you can afford it, buy shoes in several different sizes and socks!

There are so many quilters and craft people and generous people out there that read this blog and others, spread the word. These people don't need cute bags to carry around, they need things they can use. They will need masks, gloves, etc.

Back up a box and hang onto it or send it to Kevin Willet at 911 cares.

I prefer reaching out on my own as opposed to sending my money to Red Cross or other agencies that start asking for money, but many people never see that money!

Have a few quilts sitting around on shelves? Donate them. Be compassionate and reach out to those less fortunate that all of us right now!