Kelly also held two quilt shows, (metropolitan and rural) displaying the donated quilts and funds raised were given to the local Country Fire Association, who lost one of their trucks in the fires. Affected families were also invited to attend to choose a quilt.

What a beautiful display. Hope you made alot of money to go towards a new fire truck.

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by india2007 08 Jun 2009

Thankyou designgirl, every little bit helps those in need.

what an excellent idea and such alot of lovely work for so many people in need,, well done to everyone involved ***

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by india2007 08 Jun 2009

A very rewarding experience sherylac.

India, lovely idea and lots of work and love went into this, well done!

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by india2007 08 Jun 2009

Thankyou vixentic, it was well worth the effort.

India, what a great way to show how much love and care is in the greater Aussie community for all those who suffered in the fires. Well done!!! And the quilts pictured are stunning, and very practical especially at this time of year. Hugs Claire

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by india2007 08 Jun 2009

Thankyou Claire, there are so many caring and generous people in our community.

Thanks for posting these "India" great cause - I was praying for all those families. I lived through the Ash Wednesday bushfires when living in Victoria and I thought there'd never be another like it. Nature proved us wrong. God bless all those wonderful patchworkers.

Love and blessings Chris

I know how much time and effort goes into making a quilt, I've been patchworking for over 20 years - they are an heirloom!!!!!

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by india2007 08 Jun 2009

Thankyou Chris, I don't think anybody thought we would go through another Ash Wednesday, but then we were hit with Black Saturday, so very very sad.

that was a great idea

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by india2007 08 Jun 2009

A very rewarding experience modo.

What a show that must have been, seeing just a few is a joy!

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by india2007 08 Jun 2009

It was a wonderful show and some quilters continued to bind or sew quilts on the day.

What a wonderful display, and a lovely way to give to those families that lost there belongings in the bushfire.
*4U

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by india2007 08 Jun 2009

Thankyou castelyn, recipients were certainly very appreciative of the love that was put into the quilts.

People are so generous. With Victoria being such a cold State at times, these quilts would come in very handy....

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by india2007 08 Jun 2009

The generosity was quite astounding after the bushfires. Australians donated millions of dollars to the fund.

Wow how special!! I bet they realy appreciated it all.....

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by india2007 08 Jun 2009

Bushfires victims were quite extremely appreciative of something that was handmade and practical.

Kind Hearts & Gentle people! What a wonderful gesture

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by india2007 07 Jun 2009

Thankyou migs, the organiser of the quilt drive quilted over 100 quilts and she has 3 year old twins!!!!!

Tha *nk U for sharing *

What a nice way to raise money and help those in need!

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by india2007 07 Jun 2009

Quilt tops came from all over Australia and also New Zealand.

WOW - how wonderful. *4U

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by india2007 07 Jun 2009

It certainly surprised the organiser how word circulated and the generosity of many quilters,

This was a great way to raise money and help the families.

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by india2007 07 Jun 2009

Many families are still living in caravans and we are now in our winter. I am sure the quilts are coming in very handy!

How special

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by india2007 07 Jun 2009

It was a very humbling experience to see how grateful these people, who lost everything, were.