Quilts for Orphans

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This is our regularly updated Blog where all the images and stories from our monthly get togethers can be found. Grab a cuppa and enjoy!!
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We meet on the second Saturday of each month. Presently in temporary gifted accommodation till 2018 years end. Bring your own lunch and snacks to share. Contact us by email for details.
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Quilts for Orphans Founders Story
My story with ‘Quilts For Orphans’ (QFO’s) began when I finished full time work and then wondered what I am going to do with the rest of my life! At the age of 52, breast cancer interrupted full time work and after 3 operations, chemo therapy and radiation treatment, I was in no shape to go back to employment. So I began making little dresses for the orphans in India which were delivered by teams on Mission trips from my church. I then went to the Russian side of our Missions and asked ‘what can I do for them?’ They responded with the suggestion of beanies and scarves.
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Last year QFO was approached by the Prison Network who were in need of aprons for wearing by their volunteers who administer the craft outreach within the womens Prison system here. And then set to work creating them. The below message we received from their CEO Diane Spicer soon after they were received. Can't thank you all enough for these pinnies and for all the love that you put into making them for us. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!Prison Ministry

And from the Cpec Newsletter : A very big thank you to the lovely ladies at Quilts for Orphans who dropped in quilts for the Cpec Kids. He chose the gorgeous green quilt in front of him for his big boy bed that he will be sleeping in soon.We blessed CPEC

We were very fortunate a little while ago for Quilts for Orphans donation of a beautiful weighted blanket. We ran a door raffle at our March ASD Teen Peer Support & Social Event and one of our teens was excited to win this donated weighted blanket as the prize! Thank you again Quilts for Orphans for your donation. We are so pleased to hear you are creating more weighted blankets to donate to us at Different Journeys, for us to giveaway at more of our events!A new Testimonial from Different Journeys

Thank you again for your kindness and generosity and please thank all the women for their hard work and creativity. Such a beautiful gift for our kids. I hope you enjoy the photos! And a further update … from the Ujaama Foundation which received these quilts: Handmade Quilts The wonderful volunteers at ‘Quilts for Orphans’ in Australia handcrafted each ofour children their own special quilt and sent them to Tanzania. Thank you forthese beautiful gifts!More news on our quilts across the globe ... in Tanzania this time

Hi everyone, As you can see from the attached photos the quilts were gratefully and joyfully received. A couple of the children quickly laid claims on the quilt that they wanted. The adults were overjoyed as well and loved the workmanship involved. The funds generated will enable the charity to continue to provide support for many children and families in need. The children at Shining Star will be able to enjoy their quilts in Shanghai and wherever they may settle.Mifan Mama

> Mahboba asked that I pass on some photos she sent from Kabul of the > children of Hope House very much enjoying your recent donation. The > patchwork quilts have been put to very good use by the children. > She wanted to pass on her deepest thanks to you for putting together > the donation of such beautiful quilts. Mahboba is so > grateful for your kindness and generosity and all the work that went > into the quilts. > Best regards.From Mahbobas Promise in Afghanistan ... the latest recipients of our quilts.