Merryman House - 4/30 Update
Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 3:05 am
I have just returned from Paducah. On Friday, Izzy came and brought a beautiful Swirling Stars quilt. I then called Tina, from the Merryman House and she came to collect our 14 quilts and 72 pillowcases and crayons and coloring books. She was in awe of the amount and the beauty of our contribution! She asked me for the email addresses of each contributor so they could send a 'thank you' to each one, but I could not provide the addresses. I told her that all contributors were members of our Community Forum on the Quilt in a Day website.
I know I will receive a communication from them, and will post it here.
It was wonderful to see kho, homegirl, xteacher2, corning and Dorie for dinner one night while we were all in Paducah. It was also wonderful to meet Izzy, her 'handsome bald husband' and their daughter later in the week. I received a quilt at home from zfatcat, and another from JayKay delivered to the QIAD store in Paducah. I feel so blessed to know all of you, and to be able to bless the women and children of Merryman House with these quilts and pillowcases and coloring books and crayons! You are all the BEST!
Homegirl took photos of all the quilts we had when we met for dinner, and zfatcat posted the photo of her quilt here on the forum. I used to be able to post photos, but have failed the past few times I have tried. You'll just have to trust me that they were all just great!
A very heartfelt THANK YOU to all!
Ann/gmaann
XOXOX
I have spoken with Tina at Merryman House. She tells me that pillowcases are also needed there, and that coloring books and crayons would be welcome. Stuffed toys can only be used if they are truly washable - like in a washing machine. So if you can donate any of these things, they would also be appreciated! Send me a PM if you need an address. The QIAD store in Paducah will hold things there, or you can mail them directly to me. I will be heading to Paducah on April 10th. If you come to Paducah, you can bring things with you and just ask for me at the new QIAD location! Thanks SO MUCH!
Ann
Paducah quilt time is coming up soon - April 23-26. For the past several years - like probably 6 or 7, the Quilt in a Day forum members have donated quilts to be given to the Merryman House, a shelter for abused women and their children in Paducah. The City of Paducah rolls out the red carpet for quilters each year, and this is one small way we can thank them and give back to the community. I go to Paducah to work at the Quilt in a Day facility there during the AQS show, and will deliver the quilts to the Merryman House. A quilt of any size is welcome. Moms and babies and children of all ages are comforted by quilts - especially at this difficult time in their lives.
The Merryman House has always been so appreciative of whatever we can do, and I'd like to see this project continued!
Quilts can be sent to me or to the QIAD store in Paducah, to my attention. They will hold the quilts for me to retrieve.
Please contact me for addresses if you would be willing to be a part of the Project from the Heart.
Thanks!
Ann/gmaann
XOX
I know I will receive a communication from them, and will post it here.
It was wonderful to see kho, homegirl, xteacher2, corning and Dorie for dinner one night while we were all in Paducah. It was also wonderful to meet Izzy, her 'handsome bald husband' and their daughter later in the week. I received a quilt at home from zfatcat, and another from JayKay delivered to the QIAD store in Paducah. I feel so blessed to know all of you, and to be able to bless the women and children of Merryman House with these quilts and pillowcases and coloring books and crayons! You are all the BEST!
Homegirl took photos of all the quilts we had when we met for dinner, and zfatcat posted the photo of her quilt here on the forum. I used to be able to post photos, but have failed the past few times I have tried. You'll just have to trust me that they were all just great!
A very heartfelt THANK YOU to all!
Ann/gmaann
XOXOX
I have spoken with Tina at Merryman House. She tells me that pillowcases are also needed there, and that coloring books and crayons would be welcome. Stuffed toys can only be used if they are truly washable - like in a washing machine. So if you can donate any of these things, they would also be appreciated! Send me a PM if you need an address. The QIAD store in Paducah will hold things there, or you can mail them directly to me. I will be heading to Paducah on April 10th. If you come to Paducah, you can bring things with you and just ask for me at the new QIAD location! Thanks SO MUCH!
Ann
Paducah quilt time is coming up soon - April 23-26. For the past several years - like probably 6 or 7, the Quilt in a Day forum members have donated quilts to be given to the Merryman House, a shelter for abused women and their children in Paducah. The City of Paducah rolls out the red carpet for quilters each year, and this is one small way we can thank them and give back to the community. I go to Paducah to work at the Quilt in a Day facility there during the AQS show, and will deliver the quilts to the Merryman House. A quilt of any size is welcome. Moms and babies and children of all ages are comforted by quilts - especially at this difficult time in their lives.
The Merryman House has always been so appreciative of whatever we can do, and I'd like to see this project continued!
Quilts can be sent to me or to the QIAD store in Paducah, to my attention. They will hold the quilts for me to retrieve.
Please contact me for addresses if you would be willing to be a part of the Project from the Heart.
Thanks!
Ann/gmaann
XOX