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Pillowcase Drive

We are creating, collecting, and distributing pillowcases for Maui families impacted by the fires. The Sewing Hui has more than 60 partners from its pandemic and post-pandemic projects, and will rely on these partners to support efficient and immediate distribution. 

Mahalo to the tremendous support of individuals across the state and country who created and donated pillowcases to our pillowcase drive. We exceeded our goal of 2,000 pillowcases! Mahalo to everyone who supported this project! Recipients and supporters are noted below. 

We are no longer collecting pillowcases. We are currently distributing pillowcases where they are needed. In addition, we are collecting sewing supplies for sewists and quilters who lost their supplies in the fires. More information on this project can be found here.

If your organization, school, or group needs pillowcases for anyone affected by the Maui fires then please email us at thesewinghui@gmail.com so that we can get these to you as soon as possible.

Recipients

As of 09/15/23, here are our current stats:

  • Pillowcases - 2,459

    • 128 went to Boy Scout Camp Maluhia shelter

    • 38 went to the LDS Church in Kahului for their shelter

    • 50 went to Kihei Elementary to be added to care packages for Lahaina students who have been displaced and are currently attending KE, a donation of 40 brand new children's books and 7 toys from the Coon 'Ohana were also  included

    • 100 created and donated by textile artist Julia Allisson Cost went to Lahaina Residents and the Napili Marketplace Hub

    • 10 went directly to families from Lahaina

    • 62 went to Roots School and keiki temporarily being housed at the Hyatt in Ka’anapali, a donation of 19 keiki pencil pouches, 49 children’s books, 13 kid’s clothing, and 11 kid’s toys was also included

    • 25 went to Pukalani Elementary School

    • 60 went to the Upcountry Strong Hub in Pukalani

    • 15 went to Kanani Adolpho servicing a kūpuna neighborhood in Keawela Mauka (coordinated by @knanikpadolpho @alohaintention @eafulton24)

    • 35 went to the Pacific Birth Collective to be distributed directly to families in Lahaina and Kula

    • 50 went to the Lahaina Gateway Hub, Sheraton Hub, and Napili Park Hub

    • 30 went directly to families from Lahaina

    • 200 were delivered to the Sheraton hub in Lahaina

    • 100 went to the Upcountry Strong Hub in Pukalani

    • 15 went directly to a family in Lahaina

    • 100 went to Kaunoa Senior Center

    • 100 went to the Upcountry Strong Hub to go with 100 pillows they received

    • 500 are going to Kimber Carhart, who is working with Maui Rapid Response to create "bedding kits" for when people move out of hotels into more permanent housing.

    • We are continuing to reach out to our networks to place the other pillowcases

  • Walker & Wheelchair bags - 109

    • 10 went to Bayada Home Health Care

    • 37 went to Kaunoa Senior Center for Lahaina residents

    • 15 are going to Hale Makua in Wailuku

    • 10 are going to Kelea Foundation in Kahului 

  • Sleep Masks - 156

    • 120 went to the War Memorial Shelter

    • 36 went to the Upcountry Strong Hub

  • Pillows - 179

    • 100 went to Boy Scout Camp Maluhia shelter

    • 5 went directly to families from Lahaina

    • 15 went to Roots School and keiki temporarily being housed at the Hyatt in Ka’anapali

    • 12 went to the Upcountry Strong Hub in Pukalani

    • 16 went directly to families from Lahaina

    • 10 went to Lahaina Hubs

    • 10 went to Upcountry Strong Hub

    • 11 went to Upcountry Strong Hub

    • We will reach out to our networks to place the other pillows

  • Other Items - we've received a small amount of other items such as baby blankets, children's books, drawstring bags, face masks, and key fobs.  All of those items have been sent to various hubs.

Mahalo!

Mahalo to all of the people who have created, donated, or contributed to our pillowcase drive!

Volunteers joining The Sewing Hui to create pillowcases:

Anna Higa, Andrea Futch, Daniella Vingelin, Debbie Shimabukuro, Deborah Evans, Diana Woods, Dina Mezheritsky, Dotty Higa, Elaine Gima, Elaine Shaw, Gail Pickholz, Hallie Hunt, Heather Goldin, Heather Greenwood, Ildiko and Lili Kalmar, Katie Whiticar, Keala Storm, Kim Raymond, Kim Raymond, Lan Tran, Lisa Pestana, Lynne Donaldson, Madeline Reese, Nancy Betts, Nancy Chavaria, Nancy Schmidt, Nichole Procopenko and her sister Lana, Pamela Patrick, Patti Brummel, Patty Davis, Randy Keller, Samantha Sheehan, Sharon Labao, Stacey Pagud, Stacey Pagud, Tammy Norton, Terri Simms, Vicki Shortell, Yasmine Lindskog Visanko

Sewing Groups and Individuals who have contributed pillowcases, pillows, and sewing supply donations:​​​​

  • Allison Leong of Santa Monica, California

  • Ana Weter

  • Andrea York of Middletown, New York

  • Annette Arakawa of Maui

  • Barbara McCarty

  • Betsy Nighswonger of Bremerton, Washington 

  • Betty Kanai of O’ahu 

  • Billy Vincent & Jan Russell of Redlands, California 

  • Bobbi Leung, Quilts From The Heart of Los Angeles, California

  • Capital Quilts of Gaithersburg, Maryland

  • Carie Bronson of Hartland, Wisconsin 

  • Carol Cosby 

  • Christine Zinn of Spring Valley, California 

  • Cindy Donnells of Trumbell, Connecticut

  • Cindy Sawyer and the Coon ‘Ohana 

  • Cindy Stearns of Bonsall, California

  • Cindy Wilson of Chino Valley, Arizona

  • Claire Shaeffer of Palm Springs, California

  • Darlene Smeigh of O’ahu

  • Deanna Davis, Community Quilty Project from Albany, New York

  • Debbie Brown, Valley Quilt Guild of Simi Valley, California

  • Debbie Grande of Drumheller, Alberta, Canada

  • Debbie Tanaka of Reno, Nevada

  • Deborah Aracic of Piedmont, California 

  • Debra Bolash of Rolling Meadows, Illinois

  • Diane Belcher of Austin, Texas

  • Diane Head of Blue Ridge, Georgie

  • Diane Sheckells of Kingston, New Hampshire 

  • Dr. Kevin Omuro 

  • Elaine Murakami of Seattle, Washington

  • Elaine Shaw 

  • Evelyn George of Tucson, Arizona

  • Fashion Society Club of Honolulu Community College 

  • Femke Huisman and her sewing group in St. Petersburg, Florida

  • Frances Evans of Healdsburg, California

  • G.A. Lindstrom of Redmond, Oregon

  • Gail & Chris Traughber of San Pedro, California 

  • Gail Campbell of Ipswich, Massachusetts

  • Gail Kuba 

  • Gina Doty of Cadyville, New York 

  • Gwyn Bailey of Albuquerque, New Mexico

  • Heather Goulet and Margaret Neville of San Clemente, California 

  • Helping Hands, Loving Hearts Sew for Service group in Puyallup, Washington

  • Holly Hofman DeRodi of Stuart, Florida

  • Inez Butterfield 

  • Iva Halstead of Rohnert Park, California

  • Jerilyn Kekauoha-Serfaison of Vacaville, California

  • Jessica Fox-Tenney of Santa Barbara, California 

  • Jill Fitzpatrick

  • Judy Allen of Stoneham, Massachusetts

  • Judy Cosgrove of La Mesa, California

  • Julia Cost of Maui, @juliaallissoncost 

  • Karen Hartenbower and church sewing groups from Emporia, Kansas

  • Karen Parker of Tuscaloosa, Alabama

  • Karen Rakita of Torrance, California

  • Karen Yinger of Santa Fe, New Mexico 

  • Kathy Saladino of Locust Grove, Virginia 

  • Kerry Reardon of  O’ahu 

  • Kit Sakurai of O’ahu 

  • Kris Clarkson of Mountain View, California

  • Ladies of the Lake Quilters of Lakeway, Texas 

  • Lei Ho of O’ahu 

  • Lily Gallagher of O’ahu

  • Linda Scott of Seattle, Washington

  • Lisa Miwa, Esther Osaki, Coleen Fujimoto of Pearl City, Hawaii 

  • Lisa Pestana

  • Lisa Taranto of Lexington, Massachusetts

  • Lisa Undraitis of San Marcos, California 

  • Liz Herrera of Mays Landing, New Jersey

  • M. Ortega of Santa Fe, New Mexico 

  • Margo Johnson of Avondale, Pennsylvania 

  • Margy Miller 

  • Marilyn Boros

  • Marissa Swartz, Helping Hands, Loving Hearts

  • Mary Ann Allen

  • Maxine Rosenberg 

  • Mayr Boros

  • Melinda Pickens and friends Carol and Linda 

  • Merle Morita of Aiea, Hawaii 

  • Minnie Lynch of Seattle, Washington

  • Mission Committee of First Baptist Church of Morganton, North Carolina

  • Mr. & Mrs. Tammy Trebesch of Hamburg, Minnesota

  • Ms. Schrader of Largo, Florida

  • Nancy Sharpe of Santa Monica, California 

  • Nancy Wong of @hihandmadegifts

  • Numerous Anonymous Supporters

  • Oksana Weter 

  • Pam Mayfield of Lawrence, Kansas

  • Pat Karasick, Quilts from the Heart, Westside Quilters, of Los Angeles, California

  • Patti and Robert Lee of California

  • Paula Krolikoski of Stratham, New Hampshire 

  • Peggy Nicholson

  • Priscilla Foley and The Garden City Quilt Guild of Ipswich, Massachusetts

  • Puyallup Valley Quilters of Graham, Washington

  • Reina Reeves, Sewing Machines Plus, San Marcos, California

  • Robin Richstone of Ann Arbor, Michigan

  • Robin Sturdivant 

  • Rosemary Geisler

  • Russel of Lincoln, California

  • Ruth Lickteig of Mason City, Iowa

  • Sally Daniels

  • Santa Rosa Quilt Guild in California 

  • Sewing Church Groups from Neosho Rapids, Kansas 

  • Sherri Stratton and Nancy Schmidt of Belmont, California

  • Skillman Family of Pendleton, Orgeon

  • Sonja Daniels, Westside Quilters of Los Angeles, California

  • South Bay Quilters Guild of Torrance, California

  • Susan Fish and Karen Tolley of Massachusetts

  • Susan Fraser Sullivan of Lee, Massachusetts 

  • Susan Quater of San Rafael, California

  • Sylvie Nguyen of Cherry Valley, Illinois

  • Teri Howell of Corona, California

  • Terri Salindong of Spring City, Pennsylvania 

  • Terri Simms

  • Terry and Linda Maupin of Battle Ground, Washington

  • The Coon ‘Ohana and Cindy Sawyer

Foundations, Groups, and Individuals who have contributed monetary donations:​

  • Ann Mullins

  • Carol Clark

  • Colette Hailey  

  • Edie Tyau 

  • Erin Sweeney

  • Gail & Chris Traughber

  • Hawaii Community Foundation Maui Strong Fund

  • Holly Ann Hess

  • Jennifer Van

  • JM Jones 

  • Jo Ann Ely 

  • Joan Junger

  • Joan Winston

  • Judith Kronmeyer 

  • Kathleen VanDuzee 

  • Lei Ho 

  • Lorraine and Jerold Nakason

  • Lisa Murphy 

  • Louise Johnson 

  • Love Stitches by Naomi @lovestitchesbynaomi

  • Mae Fuji

  • Maureen Pierre

  • Margo Johnson

  • Mary Ellen Barrett

  • Maxine Bolf and George Esqueda

  • Michelle Futomick 

  • Pamela Holmes

  • Patricia Tanges

  • Rebound Clothing 

  • Sally Meier 

  • Sondra Morrison 

Restaurants and Individuals who have donated lunches to The Sewing Hui volunteers:

  • Matthew White of My Thai Maui - donated a delicious lunch last Thursday for our sewing volunteers - mythaimaui.com  @mythaimaui

  • Julie MacMillan - donated a homemade pound cake with fresh lilikoi gaze for tea-time

  • Gail Kuba - donated scones for lunch time

  • Hungry Heroes Hawaii - donated lunches to the volunteers

  • Lynne Donaldson - made chocolate banana cake for tea time

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