COLUMBUS, Ind. — A local sewing and quilting supply store is working to create quilts and collect other items for children living in poverty in southeastern Kentucky.
The project — “Quilts for Kids” — is being organized by Sew Crazy and will benefit 150 elementary school students in Pine Knot. According to owner Angie Behrman, the store is collecting quilts, pillows, pillow cases, embroidered bags and various personal items for the children. They’re also seeking gently-used shoes and clothes for all ages and sizes, including adults. The plan is for each kid to receive a quilt and pillow, with other items divided up equally between the group.
As of Aug. 24, the store had 39 finished quilts and 47 quilt tops.
“We’ve had a pretty good response with all of this, but there’s people that keep coming in, saying ‘Oh, I didn’t know anything about it,’” said Behrman.
Everything that’s collected will go to kids (and their families) from Pine Knot Elementary School. According to family resource coordinator Tasha Cox, the 150 students were chosen based on income and whether they participate in a backpack food program that provides about 80 students annually with meals, snacks and drinks to take home on the weekends.
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