There’s an epidemic sweeping our Nation at the moment and it’s killing
woman and children in dramatic numbers. This year alone 62 woman have
been killed in Australia in acts of violence against women. 62! These
deaths are brutal and shocking and are not limited to adult woman,
children are being killed as well. This month alone a woman was shot dead allegedly by her ex-partner in a Gold Coast McDonalds in front of other diners.
It’s confronting and disgusting that this type of crime is on the rise
while our State and Federal Governments are reducing funding to the
organisations that try to help women flee these situations.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Block: Tic Tac Toe – it’s great for all skill levels (there’s no HSTs!) – click here to get the tutorial.
Colour Palette: Bright centre cross with low volume background fabrics.
What is Low Volume: White or cream with a grey/black/white print. See blocks on the hashtag #quiltblockstohealviolence for examples.
How Many Can You Make: As many as you would like.
Who Can Donate: Anyone!
Where Do I Send The Blocks: Quilt Blocks To Heal Violence, 7 Barton St, West Footscray, Victoria, Australia 3012.
Closing Date: Donations
will be accepted until the end of October. Jackie is aiming to have
them pieced, quilted and bound ready to be gifted before Christmas.
