Giving Quilts Away!
We're having a work bee! The Dalemead Quilt Guild is sewing all day Wednesday, July 3 at the Indus Rec Centre (just off Hwy 22X east of Calgary) to make tops and finished quilts for donation to the flood victims in Calgary and surrounding areas. Many people have lost their entire home & contents, others have massive clean-up to do before their homes are liveable and still others have been evacuated and displaced and finally able to return home. Flooding in High River, south of Calgary - photo Calgary Herald.com It is amazing to see the generosity of other Albertans as they rally around and support those who have been affected as well as the generosity of people across the globe. This story in particular touches my soul - kids on the other side of the planet, who have nothing, give what they have to Albertans, who are among the richest on the planet. What a precious gift! Cambodian orphans give to Calgary Flood victims - photo Calgary Herald.com Here's a couple