Virtual Quilt Project
If you have hesitated to join this project for any of the reasons I have recently become aware of... let me put your mind at ease. Look at any lens you have ever created and look at the 'introduction module photo'. THAT could be your quilt block.
So, the only question isWhen will you join your lens to the group?
You can join EASY as 1-2-3
1-if you have even one lens created (with an introduction photo),
2-will donate part of your payment option (10% or more) to Covenant House, and
3-would allow us to use the image on the Virtual Quilt.
Join the project that will be collaborating to raise funds for homeless youth. It is easy to participate. Everything you need to know will be here or linked from this page to helpful lenses.
What you will do as a participant:
Make a Virtual Quilt Block -
Then Make a lens about it,
Then Enter the Lens into the Virtual Quilt Project,
When you make a purchase from this page you will be automatically making a donation to the Covenant House.
This lens will show you how to make a block, direct you to suggestions for making a lens about it, and provide information about the workshop group 'the home of the virtual quilt project.'
The primary goal of this project is to raise awareness of the need for winter bedding and shelter for homeless youth and to raise funds for Covenant House.
Ways You Can Help - What You Will Find in This Lens - How To Join
There are two ways you can help.*1* Join the project - steps are outlined in this lens. (If you already have a lens to enter, go to the bottom of this lens for instructions about adding the link to the plexo and then going to the Group HQ to add your lens to the group).
*2* Shop on this lens - and/or shop on any project lenses. Project lenses will be listed in the Virtual Quilt Block Lens Entry section below.
What you will find in this lens
*First: I will highlight at a glace, what we can do, and the steps for you to join in this project.
*Second: I will provide information about Covenant House.
*Third: I will offer detailed information about project participation, details about the Virtual Quilt, how to create a quilt block and lens, and how to join the group site so that you can participate in ongoing discussions and updates as the project progresses.
Already Have A Lens To Enter?
JOIN THE GROUP NOW
How To Join The Group
Add your lens to the Virtual Quilt Block Lens Entry module (below).
Then, Join the Group by submiting your lens to
GypsyOwl's Art Workshop
Create A Virtual Quilt Block - Make one or more (as many as you want).
Create A Lens Featuring Your Virtual Quilt Block. (Create one lens for a few or all of your blocks, or a new lens for each - it is up to you).
Join The Group - Submit your Virtual Quilt Block Lens to the Group.
Submit Your Lens to the Virtual Quilt Block Lens Entry link list on this lens.
About Covenant House
Before we continue with how to support this project, we are going to take a look at who we are helping.You may be wondering, Who Is Covenant House? The following will share what they do, where they are located, what programs they offer to youth, and specific programs offered in the Houston Texas location.
What Do They Do
Covenant House provided residential and non-residential services to more than 60,000 youth in FY06. More than 15,000 young people came into Covenant House Crisis Shelters and Rights of Passage Programs while another 17,000 young people received assistance in Community Service Centers. Covenant House Street Outreach teams made contact with an additional 28,000 homeless and at-risk youth on the streets in the 21 cities where Covenant House operates facilities.
Where Are They
Covenant House International has facilities in 21 cities throughout the United States, Canada, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico and Nicaragua.
Covenant House International sites are located in Anchorage, Atlanta, Atlantic City, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Guatemala City, Los Angeles, Managua, Mexico City, Newark, New Orleans, New York, Oakland, Orlando, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Tegucigalpa, Toronto, Vancouver and Washington, D.C.
Covenant House Programs
Food, clothing, shelter for a night: given freely, with no questions asked, no strings attached, for any hurting, homeless youth who will knock on our door tonight.
"Programs" is just another way of saying that we promise to keep loving these children unconditionally, because a covenant never quits, never fails, and never stops believing in the future.
An organization like Covenant House is only as good as what goes on face to face between youth and staff members. Once a youth decides to stay with us, our staff begins the hard, day-to-day work of building a plan for the future with each resident.
Sometimes the result is the absolute heartache of losing a kid back to the street. Sometimes, the result is the rebirth of a young life society had long left for dead.
About The Houston Covenant House Location
Covenant House Texas
Founded in Houston in 1983, Covenant House Texas provides emergency shelter, crisis intervention, transitional housing and community-based services to homeless, runaway, throwaway, and at-risk youth under the age of 21.
*Crisis Care
This 80-bed emergency shelter is available on a 24-hour basis to youth in need. The shelter provides a safe place where young people's basic, immediate needs can be met.
*Street Outreach
Covenant House counselors offer food, clothing, counseling, and workshops to street kids. Walk-in services are available to youth who are not yet ready to enter our residential program
*Health Care Services
Life on the streets makes youth highly susceptible and exposes them to a variety of illnesses and injuries. On-site clinics provide free health care services to homeless youth. Mental health and substance abuse counseling also is available.
*Educational Services
On-site educational resources include General Equivalency Diploma classes, vocational guidance and life skills workshops. Young mothers are taught skills to enable successful parenting.
*Rights of Passage
Rights of Passage provides long-term residential support and prepares young adults for independent living.
Quilt Block for The Teacher
Buy A Blanket for Yourself - Help Raise Funds for The Project
Buy A Blanket (or any other products / advertisments) from this lens, and you can keep or donate the blanket local to your location while still helping raise funds for the Virtual Quilt Project goals.
Martex Super Soft Fleece Full/Queen Blanket, Blue
Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 11/21/2008) 
List Price: $26.00
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Grey 70% Virgin Wool Blanket
Amazon Price: $16.50 (as of 11/21/2008)
List Price: $29.95
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
200 Crochet Blocks for Blankets, Throws and Afghans: Crochet Squares to Mix-and-Match
Amazon Price: (as of 11/21/2008)
List Price: $26.85
How To - Create A Virtual Quilt Block
This section will discuss steps and available options to create a virtual quilt block and apply it to your lens.How To Create A Virtual Quilt Block
There are dozens of ways to create a virtual quilt block. Here are only a few ways to give you some ideas.
Remember: Simply... Your Introduction Module Image can "BE" The Virtual Quilt Block for the Virtual Quilt.
So please don't let all of this 'detail' keep you from joining the group.
How To Join The Group
Add your lens to the Virtual Quilt Block Lens Entry module (below).
Then, Join the Group by submiting your lens to
GypsyOwl's Art Workshop
FIRST: The foundation of a virtual quilt block is an image. You may create art, photography, collage, a drawing, or even use an actual quilt block for this foundation. The block can be a message of caring, a photo of your favorite landscape, or a drawing of a heart for example. You decide. The only limitation is that the image is original (that you own the copyright).
NEXT: You will want to get the image onto your computer and then onto the lens. The following will show you how.
* Scan an original design and save a .jpg image. A great How To is Easy Designs to Make With Your Scanner.
* If you have a CafePress shop, create your design and use the Framed Tile Box product design. Then right click on the image and 'save picture as' to save it to your computer. Then upload it to the introduction module of your new Virtual Quilt Block Lens.
* If you have original art, photography, or graphic designs; You can use your image software. Resize them to 150px X 150px and save as .jpg , then upload them into the introduction module of your Virtual Quilt Block Lens.
OR
Upload them to your flicker account and use the hosting link to display your block like this...
OR use the flicker module to display your quilt block (The example "Virtual Quilt Block Set" below - is a flicker module using the slideshow display option).
OR Host your image online and use html to display it on your lens.
Basic HTML for Squidoo can show you how.
If you have other ideas, please tell us about it in the GuestBook.
Framed Tile or Framed Tile Keepsake Box
PC Quilt Sampler Keepsake Box
Price: 24.99
Sun Feathers Keepsake Box
Price: 24.99
Butterflies Keepsake Box
Price: 24.99
Keepsake Box
Price: 24.99
Hummingbird Framed Tile
Price: 13.49
Butterfly Virtual Quilt Block
Virtual Quilt Block Set
These are virtual quilt blocks that I created and then uploaded them to my flickr account.
How To Create A Lens Featuring Your Virtual Quilt Block
Remember: Simply... If you already have a lens, already know how to build a lens, you can skip this section and Join The Group Now. Please don't let all of this 'detail' keep you from joining the group. Add your lens to the Virtual Quilt Block Lens Entry module (below).
Then, Join the Group by submiting your lens to
GypsyOwl's Art Workshop
How To Create A Lens Featuring Your Virtual Quilt Block
There are examples in the Virtual Quilt Block Lens Entry link list below. You may create a lens with multiple virtual quilt blocks, or create a lens for each quilt block. The more the better.
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Thermal Lined Jackets and Coats
Columbia Sportswear Men's Steens Mountain Sweater
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Charity Quilting Organization Challenge
Make Virtual Quilt Blocks (as outlined above) or create REAL Quilts for this project.
When REAL Quilt Blocks / Quilts are created, each organization will have the option of donating completed quilts (or blocks) to the Covenant House in their area, or raise funds (auction, raffle, etc) to donate to the Covenant House directly.
If you are a member of an organization who makes quilts for charity, or you know of an organization dedicated to this cause, please invite them to participate and add them here. Let's get them in on this challenge and double our efforts toward the goal.
- Quilting for Charity - Quilting
- How to use up that excess fabric stash for very good causes. Helping both our two legged and four legged friends in need. - Quilting for Charity - Quilting is a personally written site at BellaOnline
- Project Linus National Headquarters
- Project Linus is a non-profit volunteer organization that provides love, security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized or otherwise in need through gifts of lovingly created handcrafted blankets and quilts. Visit our web site to learn more about our organization and how
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Virtual Quilt Block Lens Entry
Create your Virtual Quilt Block Lens and Enter It Here!
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Virtual Quilt Guestbook
~GUESTBOOK~
Please leave a comment, a suggestion, share your quilting story, or your virtual quilting story. Share any news about new lenses, and post them to both this lens and submit them to the group.
<b>How To Join The Group</b>
Add your lens to the Virtual Quilt Block Lens Entry module (below).Then, Join the Group by submiting your lens to
GypsyOwl's Art Workshop
Virtual Quilt Lens Entries - Add Them Here and Then Go To The Group HQ
Add Your Lens URL to this link list then go toGypsyOwl's Art Workshop to Join the Virtual Quilt Project.
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