Where Is Everyone?

I was absolutely shocked last evening when I noticed in my blogging stats that Layers of Hope - Quilting 911 has had over 126,000 blog views! You read that right, 126,000. 

With that many views we are doing something right and I need to ask if you are a quilter who pops in to see what we are doing, please please grab our button on the side bar and add it to your blog. 

Please take a moment to link a post back to us about our quilting and gathering of quilts and let everyone you know, be aware we are gathering quilts for the Washington Wildfire families.

I know, trust me, I know there are thousands of charities out there wanting quilts and we are always being asked for one more, but perhaps you can do as several of our followers are doing and commit to 1, 2, 4 or more quilts per year.

You don't have to send them during crisis, but it would be nice to do so, what we need to do is start building up the surplus so we can have then ready to go when the need arises. So, if you send them during the year we will keep our shelves stocked.

Help us continue to help our amazing 'unseen 911 heroes and first responders' during times of crisis and others during times of disaster, please help me continue to reach out to those that are so touched when we bless them for the jobs they do!

We Did It! You Did it! Layers of Hope Quilting 911 & It's Logo Is Trademarked!

First of all, I cannot ever begin to thank all of you who have stepped up to make quilts, have donated quilt tops, batting, postage, fabric, thread and always encouragement for me to keep this going, it is because of you that we are one step closer to becoming a non-profit.

As stated early on, a non-profit charity, is NOT owned by anyone. I may be the founder, but all of you are the foundation that keeps this going, the momentum behind me that won't let me stop until this is what God means for it to be!

Today, in mail, I received from the State of Washington my certificate of trademark for the Layers of Hope Quilting 911 logo that was lovingly and wonderfully created by Becky at The Cutest Blog on The Block (go over and show Becky some love!) she is just the very best.

I can now begin ordering business cards, thank you notes, letterhead, etc. and know that it is okay. I truly hope and pray that someday this will be bigger than I have ever dreamed possible and that more quilters and people will come aboard and realize what these wonderful men and women due for us that we never see!

So, be it known from this day forward that Layers of Hope Quilting 911 and its logo is a registered trademark with the state of Washington and cannot be used without the express written permission from myself.

Of course it will probably always be given to all quilters, but I will not allow it to be used for anything but our unseen heroes. I will not be part of a mass calling scheme to collect funds and if you ever receive anything from Layers of Hope Quilting 911 that you are leary of, Email me or leave me a message to contact you!