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Quake victims appreciate comfort quilts

We heard from Patchwork Tsushin that all of the quilts for survivors of last year’s earthquake and tsunami in Japan have been distributed and are most appreciated. They sent the photos above and also invited us all to visit their … Continue reading

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Quilts received in Japan

They’ve arrived! We’ve just received word from our friends at Patchwork Tsushin that they’ve received the quilts for Japan. They sent the following pictures of the donated quilts being unloaded at their warehouse.  We are so appreciative of this opportunity … Continue reading

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Quilts en route to Japan

We’ve received confirmation that the ship bearing the container full of quilts for Japan has departed Oakland and is on its way to its destination. We will let you know when we receive word that the quilts have reached Japan.

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Quilts for Japan status

Keeping you updated regarding the journey of the quilts for Japan.  While the quilts shipped from our Golden, Colorado, office on January 13, we were informed this morning by the shipping company that the container of quilts was delayed due … Continue reading

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Quilts on their way to Japan

Today we loaded up a shipping container with the quilts for Japan and sent them on their way. The shipping company gave us an estimated delivery date of February 5. We’ll be sure to let you know when we receive … Continue reading

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Bon voyage, Quilts for Japan!

The boxes are packed, the pod is loaded, and the pick-up date has been scheduled! We are happy to report that the final shipping arrangements have been made and the 4,000+ quilts for Japan will be leaving our Golden, Colorado, … Continue reading

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Quilts for Japan — the story so far

As I type this, a group of volunteers and staff are sorting, stacking and packing the 4,000+ quilts people sent to QN for us to send on to Japan for survivors of the earthquake and tsunami. We are working to … Continue reading

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Packing up quilts for Japan

For most people, this is a week to pack away holiday decorations. For QN, it is also a week to continue and finish packing up all of the quilts we received in preparation for their journey to Japan where they … Continue reading

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Quilts for Japan Update

For those of you who have been following the story about the quilt initiative for the people who endured the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan in March 2011, we have more information to share. As you may know, soon … Continue reading

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Update: Quilts for Japan

A whirlwind of activity in the world of quilting has delayed this update on our Quilts for Japan drive. Fortunately, many of you were not been too busy to send quilts – hundreds of quilts. We have two offices and … Continue reading

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