Activities
AIDS Memorial Quilt in San Francisco
Written by Gloria Miller, SFQG member and Treasurer
The Aids Memorial quilt was started in San Francisco more than 25 years ago as part of the Names Project and memorializes in quilt form many of the people who have died from complications of AIDS, The quilt has not been shown in San Francisco in over 10 years. I wish I were poetic and could express in words the emotions that I felt when I saw the quilt for the first time. I encourage our guild members to take time between this Sunday, February 12th and February 20th to visit the former Tower Record building at 2278 Market Street where 35 of the quilt sections will be displayed. SF Chronicle article (Thursday, February 9, 2012, page C2) lists several other locations where other smaller sections of the quilt will be displayed.
http://events.sfgate.com/san-francisco-ca/venues/show/8146944-quilt-in-the-castro
Please Help our Friends in Japan
Written by Keiko Kurosawa, SFQG member
As we know, the recent earthquake and tsunami have devastated so many families in Japan. Fortunately, my families in Japan were all okay, but there are many that have lost their loved ones, homes, and entire belongings. As the days go by, there is less and less media coverage of these people affected by the disaster, but their suffering and fight for survival continue, and they have long roads of recovery both emotionally and financially.
I would like to reach out to my friends in the quilting community and ask for your support for those in great need in Japan. Even a very small donation would make a difference if all of us pitch in.
The Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco is collecting donations that will be sent directly to the Japanese Red Cross Society. Please send your personal check donation in any amount to the Consulate General of Japan.
Payable to: Consulate General of Japan
Send to: Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco
Attention: “Japan Earthquake Relief Fund”, 50 Fremont Street, Suite 2300, San Francisco, CA 94105
You may also find details on the web page below: http://www.sf.us.emb-japan.go.jp/archives/PR_e/2011/pr_11_0314.htm
Your help is much appreciated.
Janome America Inc. Recalls Elna Sewing Machines Due to Fire Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Sewing machine
Units: About 600
Importer: Janome America Inc. of Mahwah, N.J.
Hazard: The wires inside the sewing machine can short circuit, posing a risk of fire.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm knows of one report of a sewing machine catching fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Description: This recall involves the Elna eXcellence 740 sewing machine. The machine is white and navy with a digital touch panel. "Elna" and "eXcellence 740" are printed on the front of the machine.
Sold at: Sewing machine stores nationwide from September 2010 through April 2011 for about $3,000.
Manufactured in: Japan and Taiwan
Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the machine and return it to the store where it was purchased for a free repair.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Janome America at (800) 631-0183 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.elnausa.com