Things We CAN Do!

Perhaps you have seen this floating around the media.

We are running out of face masks in the medical arena as we fight the Coronavirus.

There is a call from hospitals, clinics and other facilities for handmade masks – and who better to join in than the quilters who have stashes full of fun fabrics.

The only thing I would need to find is the elastic cording that makes the ear loops – but this is when mail order comes in to play.

Someone loves Ohio!

These photos are from The Turban Project website, a link I followed after reading  a plea from Deaconess Hospital at Deaconess.com in Indiana which reads:

We are welcoming fabric masks from our community as we prepare for COVID-19.

Orders for standard/disposable masks are on long back-orders, due to both demand and supply chain issues.  Other hospitals across the country are reporting the same supply concerns.

According to the CDC, fabric masks are a crisis response option when other supplies have been exhausted.

“Prior to modern disposable masks, washable fabric masks were standard use for hospitals,” said Dawn Rogers, MSN, RN, FNP-C, Patient Safety & Infection Prevention Office. 

“We will be able to sterilize these masks and use them repeatedly as needed.  While it’s less than ideal, we want to do our best to protect our staff and patients during this pandemic.”

The pattern is courtesy of The Turban Project.

Use tightly-woven cotton fabric.

Please remember that both women and men in a variety of roles may wear these masks. 

When your masks are complete, please call 812-450-8673 to arrange delivery.

(You will be met in a facility parking lot at a pre-arranged time.)

Collected masks will be immediately sent to laundry/processing to be prepared for use. 

Any surplus masks will be distributed to other organizations in need.

Find the mask PDF instructions HERE.

There are two sizes – adult and child.

And yes, there is a YouTube Video!

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My thought is also - before sending all the masks the Quilting World can make to Indiana, perhaps check with your local hospitals and clinics to see if there is a need there. Help at Home first.

Some areas have not been hit as hard and may be okay on the supply chain.  Others – the need may be so great that they NEED help from outside areas to supply the demand.

I am just passing on information, so please don’t email me about more details – I don’t have answers.  I am just trying to get this word out that there is a need that we can help with.

Also - If anyone has information on other hospitals or organizations that are in need or are gathering masks for distribution  - please leave that information in the comments section below – please don’t email it to me.

Make masks as leaders & Enders!  It’s possible!

And this just in - another article about the need for making masks from Forbes.

I love this – so much hope!

Things are really starting to bloom here!

These bushes are at the end of the drive in front of Quiltville Inn.  And the Dogwood tree in front of the house is showing promise!

Late in the afternoon we took Zoey Jo for a walk along Roundhouse road.

There is something wonderful about walking a country dirt road.

Especially when flowers are blooming along the roadside.

And there are creeks to explore!

Something we were not expecting!  Zoey has ZERO fear of water!  This could prove to be fun when she is old enough and secure enough with us to not run away – playing fetch with balls and frisbees and water.  Sadie Jane wouldn't have anything to do with water at all.

We have found that Zoey Jo cowers if you pick up a stick.  Evidently she has been beaten in her young life.  And that breaks my heart for her – hopefully with time and love and positive reinforcement we can get her past those memories.

She pays such close attention to EVERYTHING!

Always observing.

On this walk we passed the Smith home (Where I met Tom with the retreat girls on our walk and he is the one who said “Oh, YOU’RE the Quilter Lady!” and his three dogs were out in full force behind their electric fence.  Bark Bark Bark – it was a chorus.

Zoey just kept walking – though her fur stood on end a bit.  No barking from her.  GOOD GIRL!  To this date we have only her one very small bark out of her and it was in response to Emmy Lou.

“The Golden Hour.”

When I tell folks that I live in a place called Mouth of Wilson Virginia, I get funny looks and questions

What the heck is a Mouth of Wilson? ⁣ Well, here you have it right in front of you.

Zoey Jo and I walked to the point where Wilson Creek (on the left) flows into and joins the New River. (on the right) This point is THE MOUTH OF WILSON CREEK. Now you know!

It is a beautiful spot and felt much like spring late this afternoon.

Are you finding a way to stretch your legs, get a bit of exercise and some fresh air while you shelter at home?

It's important to be outside even if you can't gather in numbers with friends and family.

Fresh air and sunshine are good for the soul.

So here we are at Friday.

This happened!

Borders are on -

Backing was pieced.

Quilt was mounted in the machine.

The quilting barely started before it was time to go home for dinner.

More quilting will happen today as I prepare my fabrics for Sunday’s Quarantine Quilt Along!  Click to Wednesday’s Post for more info – have we convinced you to join in yet?

And of course in that post you’ll also see that my Addicted to Scraps book is still on DEEP SALE at $15.99 (Retail price is $27.95) to encourage you to dig into your scraps and make good use of this Shelter at Home time we are under.  The sale only goes through March 31st – so don’t delay! (No coupon needed.)

It also comes with a free PDF download of my Wanderlust Table Runner pattern.  (A $10.00 value!)

Quiltville Quote of the Day -

Vintage nine patch quilt shared by Katie.

Just because something is difficult doesn't mean you shouldn't try. It just means you should try harder!

Some results just take longer, but it's worth it!

Have a wonderful Friday, everyone – however you spend it!