The disaster in Japan has caused countless deaths and unbelievable numbers of homeless. Future damage due to the radiation threat is enormous.

Much is needed and it will take time and money to recover. Quilts bring comfort. Surfside Quilters Guild will be collecting quilts for the victims of the Japan earthquake/tsunami disaster.

President Sharon Whelan and Philanthropy Chair Mary Gorelick will deliver the quilts to the quilt shop, Calico House in Placentia, CA. The shop will deliver the quilts to Vacaville to be flown to Japan by the Air Force.

Deadline:
April 12 at the Surfside meeting in San Clemente, CA
April 15 at Calico House 1243 E. Imperial Hwy Placentia, CA 92870
At the corner of Rose Dr. and Imperial Hwy
(Behind Carl's Jr.)

Please see details in the Binky Patrol message below.

Vacaville: The Binky Patrol

We are currently working on making quilts and blankets for the Children of Japan who have suffered much in the recent Earthquake and Tsunami.

Do you have child size quilt tops sitting around you could donate?
How about some finished quilts in the 36x48 up to 48x52 inch range that a child would love to wrap up in?

Anything washable and made with love would be welcomed!

We are working with the Mayor of Fairfield and our sister city in Japan, Nirasaki, to get the quilts delivered to the children who need handmade hugs from the USA.

This special project runs until May 31. Please email Marilyn for her address or drop off new handmade quilts, quilt tops, blankets, crochet or knit afgans or fleece blankets at A Quilted Heart in Vacaville. We are having some special Quilt Days in the next two months.

Marilyn Lewis
Vacaville, CA

For those of you that wish to ship your quilts, you may ship them to:

Binky Patrol/Japan
878 Alamo Drive
Vacaville, CA 95688

www.binkypatrol.org
This Vacaville/Japan Program will run until May 31.