Dogs Need Help
This just in from Fabricaholics Yahoo group, and with so many dog lovers here, I just HAD to post it: (I changed her email address with the AT and DOT).________________________________________________________________________
5. Block request
Posted by: "cnelwell" cnelwellATwcblueDOTcom victoryfarms03
Date: Thu May 14, 2009 4:54 pm ((PDT))
To all of you out there,
Several months ago in Montana, a puppy mill was raided and some 200 English Shepherds were taken. The court hearing has been delayed until July. These animals are being taken care of by volunteers. The National English Shepherd Rescue organization has been raising monies to help take care of these dogs. They were in bad shape, physically and socially when taken. If they are released after the court date they will be spayed and neutered and will be released to foster homes and adoptive homes. I am appealing to you as quilters to join in the latest money raising project:
PERMISSION to CROSSPOST:
NESR is calling quilters of all ages and experience levels to participate in a Quilt Block Challenge to benefit the Montana English Shepherds being cared for by Operation New Beginnings volunteers.
Please use "English Shepherd.an American Breed" as your inspiration for fabric choices, embellishment. Patriotic colors are encouraged.
Your block will be combined with other donated blocks and used in fundraising efforts on behalf of the Montana English Shepherds and other English Shepherds in need. Details to be announced in June.
Rules/Guidelines have been added to the Files Section under NESR Quilt Block Challenge and a link will be added to the NESR web page. Here's an abbreviated version:
Use your favorite 12 x 12 Ohio Star block pattern or a variation of that block. Ohio Star is an easy and traditional block and patterns for it can be found all over the internet and in basic quilting books.
Please use 100% cotton fabric that has been washed and ironed.
Use ¼ inch seam allowances.
Use your favorite piecing method. If using appliqué, edges should be turned under and sewn down.
All blocks become the property of National English Shepherd Rescue; they will be used in fundraising efforts for the Montana English Shepherds and other English Shepherds in need.
Send the blocks by US Postal Service to:
National English Shepherd Rescue
c/o Melinda King
10602 Brittney Lane SE
Olalla, WA 98359
Blocks need to arrive no later than June 8, 2009 please!! Now go dig thru your stash and make a beautiful block inspired by the American Spirit of the English Shepherd.
Blocks sent to Melinda should measure 12 1/2 x 12 1/2. There are over 250 dogs now (lots of new puppy litters) and just the food bill is huge. Any help you can give will be appreciated.
Thanks, Norma in MO
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posted by Lavinia @ 12:36 PM
1 Comments:
My Ohio star is on its way. English Shepherd is a new breed in my awareness and I thought I knew my dogs. Check out their web site; they look very appealing and appear to have had some spaniel in their line or perhaps they and spaniels have some common ancestors. And you know how I feel about my spaniels. One I saw on the breed site has the head of a Brittany.
Jane in NC
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