Queensland Flood Appeal

Photo – Channel 7

We are a Brisbane family who are lucky to have escaped the devastation of these floods but many Queenslanders have lost their homes, businesses, livestock, crops and lives. Seventy Five percent of the state of Queensland is under water (that it is the size of Texas). The city of Brisbane is like a ghost town with the Brisbane river engulfing its streets and buildings.

To give hope back to Queenslanders, money is being raised to rebuild their lives. Toni from Make it Perfect has invited bloggers to auction or raffle a hand made item. The funds raised will go directly to the Premiers Flood Relief Appeal

I will be holding a raffle.

This raffle is open to everyone, even international bloggers. Postage is included.

To enter this raffle you must make a donation to the Premier’s Flood Relief Appeal.

Multiple entries are welcome but each entry must have a separate receipt number.

Leave a comment for each donation with a valid receipt number. Only entries with a receipt number will be included.

Please make sure you leave a way for me to contact you.

If you do not have an account, please e-mail the comment to quiltjane@gmail.com and I will post it for you

The winners of this raffle will be announced 27th January 2011

Raffle Prize

First Prize – One Gypsy Rose Layer Cake by Figtree Quilts for Moda and 1 1/2 yards of a coordinating Gypsy fabric.

Second prize – FQ Bundle of Spa by Rosemarie Lavin for Windham and 1/2 yard of co-ordinating Spa Fabric.

Mine is only a small part in this sad event. As people we can give money, our time, furniture, food, bedding, a place to live and comfort to those who have lost everything. Make a quilt for someone. Donate fabrics and notions to a local quilting group in flood affected areas. The list is endless and so should our commitment to our fellow human beings.

ABC photos of the flood

28 Comments

Canadian Kristin

Jan 13, 2011 at @ 3:49 Reply

Jane, your country is on my heart and in my prayers. I am thankful each time I read of another saved and safe person in Queensland, and my heart breaks for the families who have lots their homes, their stuff, their livelihoods. I cannot even fathom the loss of their loved ones and I pray all the more. Praying for peace and endurance and help and hope for the people of Queensland and areas. Sincerely.

Samelia's Mum

Jan 13, 2011 at @ 4:35 Reply

I'm so glad that you're safe and well. It's all so surreal and very sad.

I've donated – receipt # 3105690

Jansie

Jan 14, 2011 at @ 18:08 Reply

Bless you for your contribution to the cause. My receipt # is 3163311. My heart goes out to those who have lost everything.

Little Bluebell (Adrianne)

Jan 16, 2011 at @ 21:58 Reply

Australia is in my heart too. I am so relieved to hear that your family is safe!! Thank you for contributing to help others. : ) My receipt is #3191212.

Dianne

Jan 17, 2011 at @ 3:00 Reply

I'm from Ipswich (near Goodna) – lucky to have escaped unscathed and so glad to help out! Here's my receipt number – 3196889

gret

Jan 17, 2011 at @ 10:13 Reply

Thanks so much for your generosity, and the chance to win.

My receipt No: 3192126

Sarah

Jan 19, 2011 at @ 5:30 Reply

What a lovely donation : o )

Thank you

Rec number #877586

and I donated to help a little.

Receipt Number : 1046797
Donation Amount $ 20.00 AUD
Red Cross Victorian Floods Appeal 2011

receipt number is 3228001.
Donation Amount $10
Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal

coastchick at gmail dot com

mac

Jan 25, 2011 at @ 3:35 Reply

Love the fabric. Best wished to those affected by the flood.
My receipt is #3232141.

Lisa

Jan 25, 2011 at @ 3:44 Reply

# 3233097 for me

I am from Emerald, thank you for your generosity.

Thanks for supporting such a worthy cause.

receipt 3234286

N012615864370

crossing my fingers and toes

Susan

Jan 25, 2011 at @ 23:58 Reply

Hi Jane,
Got to support this a bit more. Thank you for your generosity.
Receipt number 3234786

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Canadian Kristin

Jan 13, 2011 at @ 3:49 Reply

Jane, your country is on my heart and in my prayers. I am thankful each time I read of another saved and safe person in Queensland, and my heart breaks for the families who have lots their homes, their stuff, their livelihoods. I cannot even fathom the loss of their loved ones and I pray all the more. Praying for peace and endurance and help and hope for the people of Queensland and areas. Sincerely.
Samelia's Mum

Jan 13, 2011 at @ 4:35 Reply

I'm so glad that you're safe and well. It's all so surreal and very sad.

I've donated – receipt # 3105690
Jansie

Jan 14, 2011 at @ 18:08 Reply

Bless you for your contribution to the cause. My receipt # is 3163311. My heart goes out to those who have lost everything.
Little Bluebell (Adrianne)

Jan 16, 2011 at @ 21:58 Reply

Australia is in my heart too. I am so relieved to hear that your family is safe!! Thank you for contributing to help others. : ) My receipt is #3191212.
Dianne

Jan 17, 2011 at @ 3:00 Reply

I'm from Ipswich (near Goodna) – lucky to have escaped unscathed and so glad to help out! Here's my receipt number – 3196889
gret

Jan 17, 2011 at @ 10:13 Reply

Thanks so much for your generosity, and the chance to win.

My receipt No: 3192126
Sarah

Jan 19, 2011 at @ 5:30 Reply

What a lovely donation : o )

Thank you

Rec number #877586
Becky B

Jan 20, 2011 at @ 21:45 Reply

Jane, Thank you again for my Block Swap Wonky House. Thanks to you also for doing this raffle for your country.
I donated. My receipt is 3221921
Janice

Jan 21, 2011 at @ 20:10 Reply

What a wonderful contribution you have made. My receipt number is #3225924.
Ginger

Jan 22, 2011 at @ 8:04 Reply

#3227046
Sending our good wishes to those affected by the floods.
ab

Jan 23, 2011 at @ 2:53 Reply

Thinking good thoughts for Aussie's everywhere…

and I donated to help a little.

Receipt Number : 1046797
Donation Amount $ 20.00 AUD
Red Cross Victorian Floods Appeal 2011

receipt number is 3228001.
Donation Amount $10
Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal

coastchick at gmail dot com
mac

Jan 25, 2011 at @ 3:35 Reply

Love the fabric. Best wished to those affected by the flood.
My receipt is #3232141.
Lisa

Jan 25, 2011 at @ 3:44 Reply

# 3233097 for me

I am from Emerald, thank you for your generosity.
Jo

Jan 25, 2011 at @ 6:04 Reply

Tax Receipt No: 3233521. Wonderful prizes that second one is my fave mix of colours! My auction just finished so I thought I'd take a look at all these wonderful raffles, so much fun! Thanks
Karen Wilson

Jan 25, 2011 at @ 9:08 Reply

Ooooo More Fabric!! YAY
Receipt 3233857
Kirsty@Bonjour

Jan 25, 2011 at @ 9:53 Reply

No 3233914

Thanks for supporting such a worthy cause.
Kirsty@Bonjour

Jan 25, 2011 at @ 9:53 Reply

No 3233917.
Janice

Jan 25, 2011 at @ 9:57 Reply

I'll have to have another go for this wonderful prize. Receipt number 3228646.
Janice

Jan 25, 2011 at @ 11:21 Reply

And another go. Receipt number 3234031
Janice

Jan 25, 2011 at @ 11:21 Reply

And one more for luck. Receipt number 3234037
Janice

Jan 25, 2011 at @ 11:34 Reply

Using my very last receipt number 3234081
Clarissa68

Jan 25, 2011 at @ 12:11 Reply

What an awesome ruffle!!!
Such a devastating event is leading to a variety of great initiatives!
My receipt # is 3234163
http://www.artfire.com/users/clarissa68
liberal sprinkles

Jan 25, 2011 at @ 16:17 Reply

Glad to hear your family is safe, best wishes to you all.

receipt 3234286
Jackie @ craftonmymind

Jan 25, 2011 at @ 20:39 Reply

Great raffle! Count me in – 802603 (net banking receipt, hence the different number)
Jackie @ craftonmymind

Jan 25, 2011 at @ 20:40 Reply

…and again – 3234373
amummy

Jan 25, 2011 at @ 21:00 Reply

my receipt number is: 3234421.
Sarah

Jan 25, 2011 at @ 22:46 Reply

OH OH OH they look so YUMMMO

N012615864370

crossing my fingers and toes
Susan

Jan 25, 2011 at @ 23:58 Reply

Hi Jane,
Got to support this a bit more. Thank you for your generosity.
Receipt number 3234786