Category Archives: Charity

Message from Doctors Without Borders, USA

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Luana

Dear Mrs. Rubin, I can't thank you and everyone at eQuilter.com enough for your support of Doctors Without Borders' lifesaving work in 2012. As crisis after crisis unfolded across the world, you helped provide emergency medical care for men, women, … Continue reading →

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Relief Quilt Deliveries to Hurricane Sandy Victims – Last Weekend

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Luana

letter from Joy at Quilt Magazine, to eQuilter and Timeless Treasures: Thank you so much for your swift action on friday organizing the quilt pickup. I know I gave you very little notice, but it was really great to be … Continue reading →

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2013 Tokyo Quilt Festival

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Luana

  Greetings from Tokyo!I've just arrived in my room at the Tokyo Dome Hotel on Saturday night, and Sunday I'll be at the Tokyo Quilt Festival walking the show and taking photos. I know many of you are anxious to … Continue reading →

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Piecing for Peace – Sandy Hook Memorial Quilt Project

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Luana

Many thanks to everyone who wrote in to give us their ideas about a Sandy Hook Elementary Memorial Quilt project. There are as many different ideas as there are people interested in helping! Recognizing that we can't be all things … Continue reading →

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Sandy Hook Names & Piecing for Peace

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Luana

http://www.facebook.com/PiecingForPeace Dear Friends,Here is the list of Sandy Hook Elementary names, as requested. Charlotte Bacon, 6Daniel Barden, 7Olivia Engel, 6Josephine Gay, 7Dylan Hockley, 6Madeleine F. Hsu, 6Catherine V. Hubbard, 6Chase Kowalski, 7Jesse Lewis, 6Ana Marquez-Greene, 6James Mattioli, 6Grace Audrey McDonnell, … Continue reading →

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Newtown Memorial Quilts

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Luana

Two weeks ago I was in a mountain village in Guatemala, visiting the indigenous Mayans in their simple homes, and admiring the beautiful textiles and embroideries they create on their front porches with simple handlooms. The village shaman – a … Continue reading →

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Grief, Loss, Love and Healing

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Luana

We can't pretend like this week's events in Newtown didn't happen, so I will just say that in addition to the large volume of quilts we are trying to get to thousands of Hurricane Sandy victims on the east coast, … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Planting Seeds of Love

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Luana

Giving and receiving are two halves of the same circle. There are times when we are able to give to those in need, and there are times when should open up and receive the help that is offered. That is … Continue reading →

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Quilts for Guatemala, Hurricane Sandy and Colorado Fires

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Luana

Quilters know that the holiday season is all about GIVING…that's what we do best! Between our Hurricane Sandy Quilt Relief project, and my trip to support eQuilter's charity Mission of Love in Guatemala this week, I am appreciating the smiles … Continue reading →

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Guatemala City – Assessment Day at the Hospital

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Luana

Guatemala City: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guatemala_City     Today was one of those days where there was SO much packed into one day, by the end of the day it felt like "this morning" was yesterday!   Last night we had an organizational … Continue reading →

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