Some ways you can contribute:
The Australian craft community are auctioning wonderful pieces of art and craft or having sales, raffles or giveaways with all proceeds going directly to the Queensland Flood Relief Appeal. Here is list of what you can bid on. This is a great opportunity to get an amazing “piece” and give generously at the same time.
I’ve purchased a couple of (stitching) flood kits (only $10 each) from Suzanne in Ipswich. I’ve copied the following from Helen Stubbing’s blog:
Suzanne is making up 300 little sewing kits with help from Birch, Wildcraft Farm and myself which will have a needle,needle threader and thread cutter, thread, stabaliser, simple instructions and a design from NPNT already transferred onto fabric for those sitting in evacuation centres to keep busy, take their mind off things and have some stitching therapy. She is then making up extra kits for all of you to purchase with all profit going to the relief fund. However, she asks that you return your stitched blocks in the stamped envelope included in the kit and they will be made into finished quilts and then raffled to raise further funds. Suzanne, altho safe from the floods is in Ipswich and personally knows many who have lost their homes and even lives. She knows first hand what people are feeling and suffering and has thought carefully about how to make a difference and help.
I’m looking forward to stitching and returning my blocks (I LOVE Helen’s designs!) which will be incorporated into quilts to be raffled for funds for the Flood Appeal. Win/win!
The flood situation in western Victoria continues to deteriorate. Praying for strength and courage for all affected and that no more lives be lost.
