'Without a doubt, a homemade comforter communicates love, concern and comfort,' said MCC material resources manager Kevin King, who has visted comforter recipients from Serbia to Sudan. 'One woman in Belgrade told me that when she can't sleep at night, she looks at the stiches and wonders about the life of the person who sewed it.' (www.mcc.org)
"If you send me fabric squares, I will make it into hand-made blankets that will be distributed to displaced people. I'll send you photos and documentation in return." Lois Klassen*
- Fabric can include artwork but it needs to be durable and washable.
- Squares should measure 6x6" (155x155mm).
Mail squares to : LOIS KLASSEN - Box 74540 Kitsilano - Vancouver - V6K 4P4 - CANADA
More information is available : blogzing@telus.net
Download a notice to print and pass on to others. + Download a template for designing a quilt top. (This is an 'add & pass on' activity)
*Lois Klassen documents the progress of COMFORTER and other art-actions on the loiszing blog: http://loiszing.blogs.com
Last update - January 9, 2004