Wrap a Family in Hope: Handmade Quilts for Immigrants

Wrap a Family in Hope

Handmade Quilts to Support Immigrant justice.

Friends:

We’re reaching out with a request to support some of the most vulnerable members of our local community—immigrants in need of legal assistance.

The Social justice Committee of the Akron Area Interfaith Council is hosting a quilt sale fundraiser to help cover costly legal fees for immigration cases, including visa renewals, asylum applications, and

power of attorney filings.

We’ve received six beautiful, handmade quilts, generously donated by a longtime quilter who learned the craft from her mother. All proceeds will go directly to families in need.

True Stories:

Leona has called this country home for over 20 years. She continues to pay to renew her work visa while striving to become a U.S. citizen—all while caring for her son with special

needs.

Vilma is seeking asylum after the murder of her brother in Guatemala.The family, here for 15 years from Honduras, have built a life through steady work and are raising two

beautiful children.

These families are our neighbors You can support by donating or purchasing a quilt once the sale is live (link coming soon).

For more info, contact Kathy Ress at kress3545@sbcglobal.net. Thank you for your generosity and care.

From One Loving Hand to Another: Quilts to Help Neighbors in Need

Each of these beautiful quilts was lovingly machine-pieced, appliquéd, and quilted on a home sewing machine, with hand-sewn binding. All but two are original designs by a dedicated quilter who learned the craft from her mother and shares her artistry in quiet, generous service to others.

Tan, Blue, and Brown – $200

A modern, tech-inspired wallhanging featuring computer-themed fabrics, curved center quilting, and a feathered border. Pattern by Two Sisters Quilts. Sleeve included.

Measuring: 33” square

Lavender and Yellow Stars and Flowers – $250 Reminiscent of Jack and the Beanstalk, this enchanting quilt features climbing appliquéd vines, lavender flowers, and pieced yellow stars. Made from batik fabrics, it’s quilted with clamshells in the center and a feathered border. Beautiful as a throw or crib quilt.

Measuring: 43” x 54”

Cinnamon, Peach, and Green – $150

Warm tones and a geometric pattern, framed with an appliquéd garland and quilted with elegant feathers. It works as a crib quilt or cozy throw. Inspired by Two Sisters. Quilts.Measuring: 43” x 51”,

  Smallest Pink and White – $100

This miniature quilt featuring tiny Jacob’s Ladder blocks and an appliquéd garland. Orange peel quilting and a lined border add charm. Perfect for a doll or a delicate wallhanging.

Measuring: 24” square

 Bright Pink Star – $125

A cheerful quilt with a radiant star of log cabin blocks, bordered by appliquéd flowers and leaves. Made from batik fabrics, with soft meander quilting. Use as a wallhanging (sleeve attached), table topper, or child’s quilt.

Measuring: 36” square

Butterflies and Flowers – $200

Pastel hourglass blocks, appliquéd butterflies, and blooms bring spring to life quilt. Densely quilted with curving lines. Great for a wallhanging (sleeve attached), baby quilt, or table topper.

Measuring: 31” x 35” Tan, Blue, and Brown – $200

A modern, tech-inspired wallhanging featuring computer-themed fabrics, curved center quilting, and a feathered border. Pattern by Two Sisters Quilts. Sleeve included.

Measuring: 33” square

Lavender and Yellow Stars and Flowers – $250 Reminiscent of Jack and the Beanstalk, this enchanting quilt features climbing appliquéd vines, lavender flowers, and pieced yellow stars. Made from batik fabrics, it’s quilted with clamshells in the center and a feathered border. Beautiful as a throw or crib quilt.

Measuring: 43” x 54”

Cinnamon, Peach, and Green – $150

Warm tones and a geometric pattern, framed with an appliquéd garland and quilted with elegant feathers. It works as a crib quilt or cozy throw. Inspired by Two Sisters. Quilts.Measuring: 43” x 51”,

Smallest Pink and White – $100

This miniature quilt featuring tiny Jacob’s Ladder blocks and an appliquéd garland. Orange peel quilting and a lined border add charm. Perfect for a doll or a delicate wallhanging.

Measuring: 24” square

Bright Pink Star – $125

A cheerful quilt with a radiant star of log cabin blocks, bordered by appliquéd flowers and leaves. Made from batik fabrics, with soft meander quilting. Use as a wallhanging (sleeve attached), table topper, or child’s quilt.

Measuring: 36” square

Butterflies and Flowers – $200

Pastel hourglass blocks, appliquéd butterflies, and blooms bring spring to life quilt. Densely quilted with curving lines. Great for a wallhanging (sleeve attached), baby quilt, or table topper.

Measuring: 31” x 35”