Zinky's Quilts and Crafts is proud to coordinate these raffles to support the work of Sarah's Bag Ladies (SBL). Started in 2017, SBL is comprised largely of volunteers. Click HERE to connect with them on Facebook. At this time, we are mindfully gathering with small groups, including UTA students, retirement centers and local community groups to process used grocery sacks into plastic yarn. We are extremely careful to maintain social distancing, wear masks, and engage in hand-washing before and after each event.
This plastic yarn is then converted into mats for the homeless served by The Salvation Army in Fort Worth and for a pilot program with animal shelters in Fort Worth and Mansfield, Texas. These monthly quilt raffles help to supplement this work with college students and volunteers in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and to cover expenses such as printing, mileage and administrative expenses.
COVID 19 CHANGES IN SERVICE: In addition to working on making mats for the homeless shelters and animal shelters, Sarah's Bag Ladies has added the work of sewing masks for the Salvation Army healthcare workers in Fort Worth and Arlington.
Some of the the funds from these raffles work to support the purchasing and distribution of fabric and supplies to make this process happen. As of this raffle, the folks in Sarah's Bag Ladies Mask Makers group has provided more than 750 masks to the The Salvation Army Fort Worth front-line healthcare workers who are delivering services to the most vulnerable of our community in the middle of this pandemic. They are helping the homeless, battered women, human trafficking survivors, veterans and more.
This exquisite vintage quilt has been offered up by a local 89-year old widower, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Sarah's Bag Ladies. We are very grateful for the owner's generosity! Our goal is to sell at least $500 in raffle tickets. Please help us make this happen by sharing this raffle with your friends!
This quilt was pieced by hand by the owner's late wife's maternal-grandmother (I. Durham) in the 1930's and was hand-quilted by her daughter, F. Carter in 1978. You rarely can find such a rich history (provenance) that accompanies a quilt. The handwork on this piece its precise and masterful.
The pattern is a checkerboard style and is made up of more than one THOUSAND 1" squares. As far as we can tell, there are no tears or stains on this quilt at all. The backing is a lustrous red and the masterful quilting handwork is clearly visible.
This snuggly piece was donated by one of our mask-making volunteers (Cathy Wilkerson). It's made with the large-style yarn and is perfect for watching TV, sitting on the porch or watching your children (or grandchildren!) play outdoors.
