Hi everyone! ⠀
I want to share with you very deep and important event I was working upon for several months. ⠀
As a Ukrainian I couldn’t stand aside of what is happening in my mother land country. And as a fiber artist I found my way to tell about Ukraine and support its brave people.⠀
My husband and I created a quilt collection based on our Ukrainian heritage. During three months four quilts were brought to live.⠀
Each of the design has its unique story and cozy home spirit which could become a new family heritage.
I want to present all four designs on the online charity auction to raise funds to support people and animals affected by inhuman war. ⠀
Link to the online Charity Auction: https://lnkd.in/gYibwb3M ⠀
Please share and bid!⠀
The following are the charities in Ukraine where the proceeds of the auction will be distribu:⠀
Magic Food Army – https://www.magicfoodarmy.com/en⠀
Medical battalion “Hospitallers” – https://www.hospitallers.life/⠀
Ruslan Goroviy – https://www.facebook.com/gorovyi.ruslan⠀
Serhiy Zhadan – https://www.facebook.com/serhiy.zhadan⠀
I want to say words of gratitude to every person who helped and support me during this work. ⠀
To my husband Nazar Lebedenko who is always on my side with all life endeavours and who takes care of all Adobe graphics designs and tech work for all my quilts.⠀
To my colleagues and friends Adrienne Gallagher and Tanya Brown – who put their love and professional skills to quilt all four designs!⠀
To my close Ukrainian friend Anastasiia Nasyko who was the visual storyteller and made all photo shoots.⠀
To wonderful Toby Hatch for her highest PR and information lead and coordinate. ⠀
To my super friend Julia Smith for her web and moral support 24 hours involvement. ⠀
To Lucy Milner and Michelle Hilton for their financial guidance and accounting expertise.⠀
Special gratitude to BERNINA Canada for support and hours of work upon the quilts!!!⠀
Thank you all for your interest and participation! ⠀
Thank you for your efforts!⠀
Thank you for standing with Ukraine!⠀
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With deep respect,⠀
Olesya
