Well, as President Trump said in one of his early March pandemic press conferences, we are “at war with the invisible enemy.” We are not able to mobilize (i.e., the STAY HOME order), but we have sewing machines and we know how to use them.
Calaveras County’s Health Care District is doing its best to get masks and hand sanitizer out so everyone has one. Yes, that means EVERYONE in Calaveras county. Even those who “don’t believe in” masking.
The Independence Hall Quilters (IHQ) made and supplied Arnold’s Big Trees Market & Murphys’ Sierra Market with face masks, to give away to residents.
Guild President, Mary Sue Budrow (pictured), shows her multiple bags stuffed with ready-to-go facemasks. She sets a great example for our guild members!
The photo was cropped and zoomed-in – due to Social Distancing. We were not standing this close. [ In case you wondered ]
A special THANK YOU to all our seamstresses who worked hard and long hours, making the guild look good
Listed in alphabetical order:
Laura Baughman, Sue Bishop, Mary Sue Budrow, Linda Cornman, Cathy Fitzpatrick, Nancy Gardner, Kelly Green, Karin Harlan, Deanna Hoy, Carol Hutcheson, Tish Lightfoot, Anne Osincup, Jackie Sullivan, Jean Schwisow, Larie Tippetts, Linda VanBerckelaer, Doreen Whiteman, and Margaret Zavertnik
We at IHQ also want to acknowledge the many quilt guilds, across the country, who are sewing masks and donating them to first responders, hospitals, grocery stores, and who knows where else.
♥ TTFN ♥
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