Can you quilt? Do you know of arts and crafts classes that can quilt?

Patty Chartrand, an active member of the USCBL in Albany, NY, is initiating an anti-landmine quilting project. She will start the quilt with squares that have the message of banning landmines, removing mines, and helping the victims. She needs other people‚s help to make the quilt grow. Once the quilt is a certain size, Patty will make the quilt available for display for people around the country to raise awareness and action on the issue. Its squares will be 12 inches by 12 inches, so if you would like to send Patty a square, cut the panels 15 inches (38mm) by 15 inches (38mm) to make a 1.5 inch (4mm) seam allowance. The top will be finished as soon as the US joins the Mine Ban Treaty, so it will be on display as a work in progress.

If groups or individuals make a square that is larger than the 12‰, please make them proportional to one square. The material should be a muslin or cotton blend with whatever appropriate design or content the individual or group wishes. Whether or not you or someone you know can make a square for the quilt, you are also encouraged to make donations of quilt batting and material (cotton blend) for the backing.

Send to Patricia Chartrand--Landmine Quilt
8 Van Buren Avenue
Castleton-on-Hudson, NY 12033-1315
For more information contact gtoonz@juno.com

Deadline is August 24, 2002.