Several weeks ago we had a post about batik fabrics which are made in Tanzania, East Africa, by grandmothers who are raising the many AIDS orphans in that country. Jann Mitchell-Sandstrom is selling the fabric and returning all the money to the grandmas. Her website is
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I followed the directions on the website and sent a check asking for a sampling of the different fabrics. About ten days later a package arrived with one yard each of four different batiks. They are wonderful. Three fabrics are each a different bright color with a hand print or a footprint in white scattered over the fabric. The fourth fabric is a two tone block print in more muted tones. The feel of the fabric is very nice. I was thinking of using the fabric in wall hangings but would be comfortable using them in a bed quilt now that I see the quality.
Later this year a church in our area is hosting an event to raise money for the AIDS crisis in Africa. I plan to make wall hangings or lap robes from African prints to donate to the event. Using this fabric made by the grandmas will make the pieces extra special. I challenge others to think how they can use this special fabric to raise funds and awareness of the AIDS crisis around the world.
Susan Price