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Quilting for Kids hosted by Bernie from Needle and Foot

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Hello there, makers!

We can all agree that sewing is always more fun when you do it for a great cause. Hence today, i’m here to tell you all about Spread the Love: Quilting for Kids. A few days ago, Walter Bravo (the owner of AGF) shared with me a beautiful blog post from Bernie, an Etsy shop owner and blogger of NeedleandFoot.com. In her blog post she talked about Amy Jandrisevits, a former children’s hospital social worker that is dedicating her time to creating dolls for kids with serious illnesses and limb differences.

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Amy sells these dolls via her organization A Doll Like Me and receives special orders through her Facebook. Whoever purchases the dolls are able to give them to a child to help them normalize any differences the child might have. Amy takes time to custom make each doll to match the features of the child it will be gifted to. For example, if a child is missing a limb she’ll make the doll without a limb. When I read this my heart completely melted! To learn more in detail what Amy does, I highly recommend  reading the full interview with Amy on Bernie’s Blog.

Doll quilt

 
A lovely doll quilt Bernie made using AGF to donate to Amy.

Things got even more heartfelt when Bernie began talking about her doll quilt drive. She was so touched by Amy’s kindness that she started Spread the Love: Quilting for Kids, an open call for doll quilts that will be paired with Amy’s dolls. Bernie will be collecting 22” x 24” doll quilts until February 28th and those who donate a quilt will be entered for a giveaway. Now, you’re probably wondering what does AGF have to do with all this? Well, we loved Bernie’s idea so much that we donated 10 bundles of children inspired fabric collections for her giveaway. Yay!

Fabrics
So, if you’re all about sewing for good causes and winning fabric, make sure to take part in Spread the Love: Quilting for Kids. Once you’re ready to send in your quilt make sure to email Bernie at needleandfoot@gmail.com so that she can send you the shipping address. Winners will be chosen at random on March 1st but if you would like to donate a few doll quilts without taking part in the giveaway, Bernie will be collecting them on an ongoing basis.

 

I hope you’re excited to sew a few doll quilts!

 

Till next time, 

Stephanie

 

P.S. Don't forget to use the hashtags #ADollLikeMe and #QuiltingForKids when sharing your doll quilts on social media. :)

10 responses to “Quilting for Kids hosted by Bernie from Needle and Foot”

  1. Bernadine Avatar
    Bernadine

    Stephanie, Thank you for sharing this event and for the awesome sponsorship by Art Gallery. This company just rocks — such a generous support to our quilting community!!!

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  2. Stephanie Avatar
    Stephanie

    You’re welcome Bernie! I hope you receive tons of quilts! :)

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  3. Barbara Opett Avatar
    Barbara Opett

    What a great cause to sew for! 💕

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  4. Amy Jandrisevits Avatar
    Amy Jandrisevits

    Thank you for this. I think that we are all hungry to make a difference in this time in history. This is the perfect way for quilters to use their talents to show the tiny recipients that there are kind and generous people in the world.
    I am touched by how many quilters have participated ❤️ Thank you to AGF for their hand in this also. I love when businesses demonstrate social responsibility and use their products to share the love.

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  5. Keta Caudillo Avatar
    Keta Caudillo

    Why didn’t anyone flag this “MASCARA ALERT” I’m in tears. Yes! I will be happy to send in doll quilts. My son was born in 82′ with a Heart defects and had multiple Heart surgical procedures.He was 6 months old when he had his first surgery then more followed. We have been there. I would be more than happy to donate doll quilts. It will be my pleasure to do this. I will get on this quickly. Thank you for sharing this heartwarming story so the outcome can be a bigger success. I know more quilters and crafters will come foward to participate because they are very generous and caring too.

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  6. Stephanie Avatar
    Stephanie

    It truly is! I hope you’re able to participate. :)

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  7. Stephanie Avatar
    Stephanie

    You’re very welcomed Amy! Thank you for taking the time to sew the dolls. We’re truly touched by your gesture! <3

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  8. Stephanie Avatar
    Stephanie

    Awww Keta, I’m touched by your comment! Thank you for taking the time to contribute to this project and for helping us spread the word. <3

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  9. Nikki DeRamus Moshier Avatar
    Nikki DeRamus Moshier

    I have three ready to go. Hope to make one a month for 2018. Thanks for donating such fabulous fabric!

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  10. Betsy Maier Avatar
    Betsy Maier

    I was/am truly touched by this story, so much so that I will be asking my monthly quilters group on March 5th (in Powhatan, VA) if anyone wants to join me in donating doll quilts to this wonderful cause. I have already made 3 doll quilt tops which I plan to quilt & bind by the end of February. I so LOVE making small/mini quilts & with such a true need for these quilts gives me even more reason to make more & use all those pretty scraps left over from other quilts. Thanks so much for sharing this cause with our makers society.

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