Last donation of 2023?

 I had quite a few quilts in my cupboard (including 30 beauties brought to Knit and Stitch in December!) and I decided to try and spread the love and the hugs.  Since Lutterworth Foodbank are in touch with needy families, I thought I might contact other local food banks.  I tried Market Harborough, but apparently they don’t have any storage, so couldn’t accept any.  Then I messaged Hinckley, and the lovely Pat was straight back, saying they would love some for some of their clients (especially those in fuel poverty, where the quilts could be both a hug and a source of warmth).  She also has contacts in the Salvation Army, where they would use the quilts as Christmas presents.  Fabulous! She was also willing to come over to Lutterworth on her way home and pick them up! 

She was a bit concerned when I wanted her to pose for a photo, as she felt she didn’t look her best.  She looks great to me!  It was lovely to meet her, and know that 40 quilts are going to local children. 

How time flies!

 I can’t believe that I haven’t posted for so long!  The quilts have been coming in and going out, as usual. 

Ward 27 of the LRI had 50 quilts, which is so lovely. One of the nurses commented that the quilts would brighten up the ward, to which another pointed out that they don’t stay on the ward but go home with the recipients.  She went on to say that some of the children come back into hospital again, “and they bring their quilts with them, so they know they’re in a safe place!”  

Here we are in their sensory area.  

In November I contacted Women’s Aid, who were keen to have some quilts for the children in their refuges. I went over to Aldi in Leicester as a handover point, and a lovely lady collected the quilts. She wanted to stay incognito, but was happy to choose a quilt to display. 

Recently I have had requests from Jay Fostering (20 quilts) and the Lutterworth Foodbank (20 quilts) so my stock is pleasantly low ish.  So far this year the total is 398, which is an amazing number, and we have all of December to go!