Regarding types of fabrics, think washable and non-stretch: cottons, linen, corderoy, flannel, even light-weight decorater fabrics. I made a comforter from wool scraps and it holds up well if washed in cold water. And yes, Jeff, we'll take blue jeans (as long as they aren't entirely frayed and they are washed first).

Thanks to Burners in New York, Monterey, Vancouver, and San Francisco for your lovely donations!

Jo Abbott is the quilt queen, having made about 15 quilt tops herself. Pictures soon on her fantabulous creations. I have meager offerings compared to her, but I'm determined to catch up.

Infinite thanks to Maureen Ford for opening Quilter's Playground to us, and teaching us various quilting techniques. Maureen ROCKS. We are a small but dedicated group. DEDICATED is the key word. The family shelter opens in December and we plan to have a quilt on every bed and baby crib.

A note from faunron:

"I was looking at all the fabric scraps I have left over, and thinking that burners are notorious for creating costumes and props out of outrageous fabrics...imagine all those orphaned scraps waiting to be used rather than discarded.

As anyone who lives in Santa Cruz knows, you can't walk down Pacific Avenue without being aware of the homeless situation here. I invite you to join me and transform your lovely fabric pieces into warm comforters. We'll be gifting our creations to the new Family Shelter which will open in December 2004."

If you are interested in participating, please contact <santa cruz @ burningman (dot) com>