We are so excited to be nearing the end of our project to make 200 camouflage quilts for members of the 200th Engineer Company of the South Dakota Army National Guard.
One more work date is scheduled for Saturday, Apr. 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, Chamberlain. Lunch provided.
If you have a sewing machine, bring it along. If you don't sew, there's still plenty to do.
We will be attaching cards to the quilts and making tied fleece blankets for use in Hero Packs, a project that is providing back packs for the children of guard members.
Join us please as we work to finish up this phase of our project. And, as always, if you want to make a donation, please send a check to Chamberlain/Oacoma Chamber of Commerce/CBV, 115 W. Lawler Street, Chamberlain, SD, mark check "200th Camo Quilts".
Your support is appreciated.
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Monday, April 11, 2011
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Quilt Making Days Added to Schedule
As word has gotten out about the 200th Camo Quilt Project, more volunteers are helping with the project. Additional sewing days are scheduled in Pierre at New Life Assembly of God Church. Light lunch and refreshments will be served.
Pierre coordinator is Mryna at 605-222-6847.
Thank you for helping make it possible for every member of the 200th Engineer Company of the South Dakota National Guard to have a camouflage quilt for use during their deployment to Afghanistan. And, as always, donations are appreciated.
Sat., Feb. 19 - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Sat. Mar. 5 - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Pierre coordinator is Mryna at 605-222-6847.
Thank you for helping make it possible for every member of the 200th Engineer Company of the South Dakota National Guard to have a camouflage quilt for use during their deployment to Afghanistan. And, as always, donations are appreciated.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
We Need You!
Community Quilting Events
Zion Lutheran Church, Chamberlain
Sat. Jan. 29 - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Thurs. Feb. 10 - 5 - 8 p.m.
Sat. Feb. 26 - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Kimball Protestant Parish, Kimball
Sat. Feb. 19 - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Refreshments and a light meal are provided at each event.Thurs. Feb. 10 - 5 - 8 p.m.
Sat. Feb. 26 - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Kimball Protestant Parish, Kimball
Sat. Feb. 19 - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Volunteers do not need sewing skills to help with this project. Your donations are greatly appreciated.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
200th Camo Quilt Project
The 200th Camo Quilt Project is gearing up to make 200 quilts for members of the 200th Engineer Company of the South Dakota Army National Guard, soon to be deployed to the Middle East.
Project organizers are recruiting volunteers to make the quilts and are raising $5,200 to cover project expenses.
How did the 200th Camo Quilt Project get started? Ione Jones, who is now the project manager, saw a segment about the Camo Quilt Project on Sewing with Nancy. Jones thought camo quilts were needed for the soon-to-be deployed members of the 200th Engineer Company of the South Dakota Army National Guard. Jones contacted Linda Wieck, organizer of the Camo Quilt Project and solicited assistance from area American Legion Auxiliaries. In no time at all the 200th Camo Quilt Project committee was formed.
Committee members ordered 200 quilt kits from the Camo Quilt Project. They began meeting to plan for the logistics of making those 200 quilts. And they started sewing sample quilts and training volunteers to lead Community Quilting Events.
The lightweight camouflage quilts have a cotton batting and are made from the same fabric as the uniforms worn by service personnel. They are 45" x 72", fold in thirds and tie up like a sleeping bag. Camo quilts have a waterproof side, making the quilt a good ground cover for sleeping on. Quilts are also used as a light cover or shelter from the weather.
Project organizers are recruiting volunteers to make the quilts and are raising $5,200 to cover project expenses.
How did the 200th Camo Quilt Project get started? Ione Jones, who is now the project manager, saw a segment about the Camo Quilt Project on Sewing with Nancy. Jones thought camo quilts were needed for the soon-to-be deployed members of the 200th Engineer Company of the South Dakota Army National Guard. Jones contacted Linda Wieck, organizer of the Camo Quilt Project and solicited assistance from area American Legion Auxiliaries. In no time at all the 200th Camo Quilt Project committee was formed.
Committee members ordered 200 quilt kits from the Camo Quilt Project. They began meeting to plan for the logistics of making those 200 quilts. And they started sewing sample quilts and training volunteers to lead Community Quilting Events.
The lightweight camouflage quilts have a cotton batting and are made from the same fabric as the uniforms worn by service personnel. They are 45" x 72", fold in thirds and tie up like a sleeping bag. Camo quilts have a waterproof side, making the quilt a good ground cover for sleeping on. Quilts are also used as a light cover or shelter from the weather.
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