131 quilt squares finished!

Congratulations to all you amazing quilters from across this big brown land - and beyond!

In the last week of September, over 100 quilt blocks arrived. Altogether, we now have 131 completed quilt squares. Wow!

What an out-standing response! I can't thank you enough.

To anyone who might be wondering whether it's too late ... well, I'm meeting Julie Warren on October 19, so if you can finish your square and post it to me (Julie Bell) at PO Box 378 Warburton VIC 3799 by then, wonderful.

After that, you can post your square to Julie Warren, although we can't guarantee it will make it into the finished quilt ... I would phone Julie W. on 0407 933 496to discuss that with her, as she'll be able to tell you about the progress of the setting process best.

I've contacted the Marysville and Triangle Development Group to discuss when, how, where we can present the finished quilt to the town. Later in the year, close to the date of the anniversary of Black Saturday, we will have details for you about that.

If anyone would like to donate towards the costs involved in setting the quilt, this would meet a real need. Julie W is kindly donating her time and skill, as you all have done, but we will need some funds towards the various materials. Please contact me if you would like to help out in this way.

It is wonderful to have so many caring and skilled Australians reaching out in this special way.