Current Highest Bid:
$175
Thank you!!!
Thank to everyone who helped make this auction happen.
A special Thank You to Amanda, who won our Auction, with a bid of $175
The community donation page is still open, for anyone wishing to donate still. The quilt is on its way to Amanda, and I hope to have a picture of her with her prize.Diabetes Awareness Quilt & Fundraiser
A good friend of mine, Sarah, messaged me and wondered if I could finished a quilt for her, and help her auction the finished quilt, to help raise money for Diabetes Research.
I accepted her request for help, and decided right then, to waive the cost of my work, so that every possible dollar would make it to the charity.
Sarah and I have known each other since 2008, when we met in Basic Training, and have been friends ever since. We have supported each other through break-ups, and celebrated each other accomplished through the years. Don't forget the yearly Christmas cards, with pictures of the kids.
So helping with this quilt, is my small way of supporting a best friend and her daughter.
Right Now, Sarah's daughter has been struggling with high blood sugar, and has been diagnosed Atypical type Diabetics, but the doctors are looking into her having Type 1 or Monogenic of Diabetes.
So with us playing the waiting game, for test results. We have decided to do some fundraising, with a quilt. Throughout November, the quilt will be finished, with updates provided. Our plan is to auction the quilt the last week of the month. the highest bid will receive the quilt, and the money will be donated to https://www.jdrf.ca/
Diabetics Awareness Quilt - Progress updates
November 1st:
Early today, on Facebook and Instagram, a poll was posted to help to decided which colour of thread should be used. The teal, or top thread colour is the clear winner.
November 7th:
This week, I put the quilt n my long arm quilting rack. I also made the first couple passes using the heart pantograph pattern. Using my laser pointer, I follow the lines on the pantograph. The sewing machine stitches the quilt top, middle and backing together.
Next week, is Nov, 14th. Which is Diabetes Awareness Day. I am going to holding a sale on my reminding masks. They will be $5ea, with $4 going to JDRF. The extra $1, will help pay for the packaging, and stamp to mail the masks out.
I will send out an email, next week as a reminder. So if you haven't filled out the form above, please do
November 15th:
I wanted to thank everyone who bought a mask this past. Your purchase helped raised $30 towards the JDRF.ca
This coming week, I am going to be working on the quilt.
I will send out an email, when the auction for this quilt is about to start.
Sarah and I are in talks, about the best way to auction this quilt. If you have an idea, please reach out to us
November 18th:
After donating the mask sell money, I also reached out to JDRF.
We are in the process of setting up a campaign page. This page will included a donate now button. Donating will of course give you a tax receipt.
I am also opening the bids on this quilt!!! Please know the winning bid, will have 100% of the money donated!!
To Donate: Please send on email to, with heading Diabetics Awareness Quilt
Please bid in Increments of $25
Please provide your name, address and if you want your name public or not.
I will post, at least once I day the current highest bid.
To make a donation, please click: https://jdrf.akaraisin.com/ui/pc/participant/7358869?Lang=en-CA
Current Highest Bid:
$175
Thank you!!!
Thank to everyone who helped make this auction happen.
A special Thank You to Amanda, who won our Auction, with a bid of $175
The community donation page is still open, for anyone wishing to donate still. The quilt is on its way to Amanda, and I hope to have a picture of her with her prize.
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