International Hep-C Quilts

The Hep-C quilts are made up of patches submitted by people from all over the world with Hepatitis C. They are sewn together by me, Marie Stern, in my spare time. I am 1A, possibly contracted the Hep C virus in 1978  and Auto-immune Hepatitis several years later, and this is my way of helping the Hep C community to be heard and seen. The first quilt was created in 1996. It became so large that I started a separate one a year later.  There are now four quilts for display.  A fifth one will be started as soon as I receive your squares.  Please pass on the word!   The quilts are available for display at various public and private functions. 

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The quilts have been all over the United States and Canada and have had a huge impact on peoples’ lives.  Please make sure this continues by speaking to your friends, nurses and doctors about the personal justification these quilts have on everyone.  A year hasn’t gone by that the quilts haven’t been to no less than 6 events.

The shipping of the quilts no longer has the funding of Roche, Inc. so I humbly request the recipient to pay for the return shipping.

 

 

Quilt 1 (12’w x 10’h)

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Quilt 2 (10’w x 10’h)

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Quilt 3 (8’w x 10’h)

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Quilt 4 (10’w x 10’h)

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Reserving the Hep-C Quilts

To reserve the Hep-C quilts for an event, email me at: marie.stern@gmail.com   Several months notice is required to secure your reservation. ( I do make exceptions for last minute requests if it’s possible.)

There are currently four quilts that can be displayed separately or together. If several requests are made for a specific date, I will try to accommodate everyone with at least one. Please be very careful of the quilts as parts can become lost easily.  Thank you.

Adding a Square

If you have or know of someone who currently has hepatitis C or has died from Hep C (a black ribbon will be added) and would like to add a square to the next quilt, here are the general requirements:

On a 12" x 12" red or yellow cotton cloth trace your hand in the opposing color of the background and apply it in any medium you like. ( Make sure it’s waterproofed. You can buy a can at any grocery or drug store. ) Please write your name, state you live in, date you think you contracted the disease and the date you were diagnosed with Hep C. Feel free to write anything else you'd like and be as creative as much as you'd like. If you want to eliminate the hand and do something different, please do so. I will do the backing. I will not turn anyone's square away. When you are finished send it to the following address:

Marie Stern
14119 Via Corsini
San Diego, CA 92128

Events Schedule

Dates

Event

Quilt(s)

May 19, 2009

Celebrating World Hepatitis Day -Hogs Against Hep Benefit Poker Run – St. Petersburg, Florida – Hosted by Tampa Bay Hepatitis & Liver Support Group & The Chance Center – Contact info: Cindy Runyon at runyonc2001@yahoo.com

Two quilts

June 6, 2009

Indiana’s 4th Annual Hepfest/Auburn’s 2nd Annual Blessing of the Bikes – 10am-5pm – Southeast side of I-69 exit 126 in the Kruse International’s overflow parking area, Auburn, Indiana.  - Karaoke/live music/food/kidzone/candle light ceremony/screenings/educational speakers/free vending space available – Contact Christie Soaper-260-927-8180 or ladytruckr@mchsi.com

One quilt

June 28, 2009

Hogs Against Hep Benefit Poker Run – Clearwater, Florida – Hosted by Tampa Bay Hepatitis & Liver Support Group & The Chance Center – Contact info: Cindy Runyon at runyonc2001@yahoo.com

One quilt