Monday, February 28, 2011

It all started thus....

I am gathering hearts for Christchurch. Not heart blocks in the quilting sense but ‘hanging’ hearts.
Two heart shapes sewn together, stuffed or not, embellished, embroidered, CQ’d, quilted, plain or fancy, felt or fabric or anything goes. Add a loop at the top.
However many inches high that you care to make. For ease of postage, envelope size is a good measurement.
Also for ease of postage you can send them flat, leave an opening and add a note “Please stuff me” I have a couple of non sewers on stuffing.
You can choose to sign them on the back and add a message. It would be nice to have at least the area they come from.
This is just a small measure of something nice to give in this terrible time.
A heart is a symbol of caring and I know we all feel an overpowering desire to do something.
Posted by at

19 comments:

  1. Barbara ChojnackiMarch 2, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    I shared this on Facebook.

    ReplyDelete
  2. TinkMarch 2, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Love this idea! Pls email or FB message me with the address. Thanks!
    Tink

    ReplyDelete
  3. EvieMarch 2, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Tink, you will find the address in a post above this.
    Barbara, thanks for spreading the word.

    ReplyDelete
  4. piney cqMarch 2, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Wonderful idea! But, what are you going to do with them? I'm missing that somewhere......

    ReplyDelete
  5. CarolMarch 2, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    What a beautiful idea! I'll share this information on Facebook, too!

    ReplyDelete
  6. EvieMarch 2, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Thanks Carol.
    piney cq have added a post about the proposed end result.

    ReplyDelete
  7. PattyMarch 2, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    I just shared this on Facebook and will put it on my blog as well.

    ReplyDelete
  8. DiMarch 3, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Have just added the information to the Popular Patchwork (UK quilting magazine) forum.

    ReplyDelete
  9. EvieMarch 3, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    Thanks Di....we always enjoy a chat and so I know you are good at spreading the word....that's just chatting!

    ReplyDelete
  10. katypMarch 3, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    Hi Evie, I'd like to make a mini-article about how people in the UK can help on popular patchwork. Di ahs put your link in our forum, but if I put you on the homepage, more people will see it, is thay OK?
    Thanks
    Katy

    ReplyDelete
  11. EvieMarch 3, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    Hi Katy Have answered you directly...I think....but in case that hasn't worked, please do add to your homepage. Heartfelt thanks.

    ReplyDelete
  12. katypMarch 3, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    Hi Evie, I've written up a little article, and put links on our homepage so that everyone can find the information easily
    http://www.popularpatchwork.com/
    Thanks for organising this, and I hope lots of hearts will arrive soon.
    Katy

    ReplyDelete
  13. janMarch 14, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    Hi Evie, I am Di's friend Jan, it is my group meeting on 26 March, I do hope we wont be too late to be sending you out some hearts. I am hoping all the ladies will make at least one heart, I will nag and nag for more though. It's what I do, they are used to me. As soon as I have them I will post them to you. Great idea, simple for all to do too. Can I put your info on my Blog please?

    ReplyDelete
  14. EvieMarch 15, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    Hi Jan Sorry for delay in answering you...I missed where the comment was!
    I hope to be able to announce an end date soon.....working on when to take them to Christchurch and where to exhibit them first...26 March will be okay, it should work easily. There are many groups working on hearts including those at monthly meetings so I am allowing time for them.

    ReplyDelete
  15. EvieMarch 15, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Oops forgot to say blog away!

    ReplyDelete
  16. AnonymousNovember 18, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    Hello Evie ... I'm on the other side of the earth, in France, and I would like to participate ... I love both New Zealand and also Christchurch and I am so sad for this beautiful city and those are living and affected by the earthquake ... Does this initiative is still valid ? How to join you in this beautiful shared drive ? Read you soon, I hope ...
    Laure

    ReplyDelete
  17. AnonymousNovember 18, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Hi Laurie
    Yes still accepting hearts. They will miss the exhibition but will still make it to Christchurch to be distributed. Articles are appearing in International magazines hence the very flexible cut off date. I look forward to receiving your hearts....many thanks.
    Evie

    ReplyDelete
  18. AnonymousNovember 18, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Sorry, Laure.... I put an i in your name.

    Evie

    ReplyDelete
  19. AnonymousDecember 2, 2011 at 3:29 AM

    Hello Evie, I just saw your response ... I am very happy to participate! Our beautiful journey in NZ was in 2007, but we think every day, especially when we look at our little kiwi Amandine who is born 8 months and a half after our return! hihi :-) New Zealand is our country heart! Love love love NZ and kiwis ... OK, so I will make some little hearts with all my love and send them to you soon :-)
    Best regards from France Evie !!
    Laure, Michaël and Amandine (our little rare bird of the South Island !!)

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)