After floods devasted Kerr County, Texas last month, fellow Texan and quilt shop owner Connie Kortz jumped into action. Not only did she want to help, she wanted to help others help as well. So she started with what she knew best: sewing.

In a few short weeks, Kortz and a growing army of quilters from around the country have pieced together thousands of squares to make hundreds of poppy-patterned quilts for Kerr County residents. The goal? To show those who’ve lost so much that people care about them.

“There’s something about taking and transforming something that has been cut up, and putting it back together. It’s healing for the person doing it, and it’s healing for the person getting it.”

Learn more and find out how you can help!

(Photo credit Connie Kortz)