Wednesday, September 13, 2017

A Little Relief

Relief for me and for hurricane Harvey victims. I sent out over 20 yards to Betty (see post here) for their Project Linus quilts. My overloaded shelves thank me and I am sure the quilters in the Houston area will be happy to start stitching again.

I was also able to whip up a few more kennel quilts (I forgot to photograph the first 3 before I sent them out) to send down as well. 
These little quilts are used to keep cats and small dogs comfortable in their crates as they are rescued. There was a “call for quilts” from The Quilt Pattern Magazine for 12” x 18” kennel quilts. I am sending these to Dallas, but if you go to their website (here) there are a number of places requesting them.

They are super simple to make. They don’t want any added binding (so it doesn’t come loose if they chew on it). I simply pillow cased them and stitched down the edge.
It took more time to choose the fabric than it did to actually make them! I kept finding cute fabrics with dogs and cats. Honestly, did I really think the animals cared what the pattern was? 

I am feeling very fortunate. My daughter-in-law’s family on the west coast of Florida, came through hurricane Irma unscathed. I hope to be sending care packages to Florida early next week.

Thanks to quilters everywhere who have been able to help in these recent disasters.

11 comments:

  1. I really like that pillowcase finish. So neat and easy! I'm glad your in-laws were unscathed. I think everyone will be involved in the recovery!

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  2. Wendy, great idea on making little kennel quilts. I am going to do some today. Thanks for the idea. I already sent yards and yards (and threads) to Houston...thank you for that, too.
    So glad that your daughter in law's family is ok in Florida.
    Missing you!
    xxxxs,

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  3. Glad to hear your daughter in laws family made it ok. It was definitely scary all over the state. Cute little kennel quilts.

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    1. Kyle, How is your daughter? Did she get any damage. As I recall she is on the west coast which was hit pretty hard.

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  4. Oh, Wendy, you are so generous! Love those little kennel quilts. What a great idea. Glad your extended family is safe in FL.

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  5. wendy...thanks so much for helping me get the word out....and glad that your family and mine survived irma just fine...

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  6. I love your kennel pads! I am glad that the lost and traumatized pets in the shelter get a lovely quilt to lie on...how comforting! So glad your family made it through the storm!

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  7. I knew nothing about kennel quilts. A good way to give dogs some comfort and love.

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  8. Great kennel quilts! The rescue workers will love the designs you chose for the animals and will bless you for them.

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  9. great news regarding your daughter-in-law's family.
    What is the best way to ship fabric? Its on my list this week.
    your kennel quilts are so so nice!

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  10. It is nice when we are able to do something! So glad your family is okay.

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