As fires rage all around me here in southern
I wonder how many quilters are in the one million evacuees that have left their homes to wait indefinitely.
I wonder how many quilters have lost their homes in these fires that have ravished southern
I wonder how many quilts, made with love and care contributed fuel to flames that destroyed more than 1,500 homes and threaten tens of thousands more.
I wonder how of my friends in the quilt shops in
I wonder why some are lucky and some are not. I live near hills in southern
Read here about several quilters that have likely never met but chat often in a long-arm quilting forum. Their concern is evident and inspiring. As you read down the posts, Linda, who they are concerned about finally checks in. Linda, who operates Ramona Quilter Longarm Quilting Service and quilts on a Gammill Optimum Plus was working on a quilt on Sunday when she saw the smoke. She had to pack up her customer’s quilts (after she finished the one she was working on) as Ramona (near
From as far away as Shana in North Pole,
I don’t know any of these quilters personally but I know the devotion they feel for their community and their craft of quilting. It sustains in times like these. Although, all that many of us can do is hope and pray for those that have been caught in this blitzkrieg. It may be enough to get them through.
Cherish all that you have. It is more easily lost than we often think. Be grateful for your family, your home, neighbors that care and our quilting community. Quilts, fabric, sewing machines have likely all been lost in these few days of devastating fires. They can be replaced. Friends that care from across the globe cannot.
-- Gina in
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All those who are affected by this horrible fire are in my prayers every day.
Posted by: Christine | October 27, 2007 11:59 AM
What can I say except that my prayers are with everyone suffering from the fires. ~A :-)
Posted by: Angela (Cottage Magpie) | October 27, 2007 8:31 PM
I am so touched by the prayers and concern from strangers for our little town named Ramona. I have returned to find my home untouched by the fire. Many other residents were not so lucky. Please continue to keep those impacted by these southern California fires in your prayers.
Linda (aka Ramona Quilter)
Posted by: Ramona Quilter | October 29, 2007 11:29 AM
While the fires are terrible, it is not a outrageous disaster as dramatic as you and the news media would like to make it. The fires in 2003 in San Diego alone distroyed 2300 homes. All combined current losses of homes are under 2000. A lot less damage than a single hurricane or tornano. Please do not act like all of California or even Southern California is burning, as you know it was a extremely small residential areas affected (yes lots of empty acreage-but big deal) and considering that most were owned homes, they were well insured and yes if you left your quilt behind, your carrier will pay for the new sewing machine and fabric and you can sew away. These were not poor underinsured individuals. They are drawing new building and quilting plans as we speak. I believe the only human losses were illegals, illegally entering this country. All will be fine.
Posted by: Southern Ca Native | November 18, 2007 8:44 PM
Note: it was not one million evacuated. It was about $250,000 and this was merely a precaution, we do not have $250,000 homeless as you would like to lead us to believe. Drop the drama....And remember when the homes do rebuild, it will help our local economy...Cycle of life..Great insurance companies..All new clothes, cars, dishes, underwear, outerwear, skis, pots, pans, appliances...And yes, additional living expense for the rental while the house is rebuilt with all new upgraded materials. Again, all is ok..
Posted by: Anonymous | November 18, 2007 8:51 PM