Sewing Masks Gave Me a Chance to Help Others While the current pandemic has been difficult, it has offered moments of joy. Shortly after the shutdown, my family doctor, who knows of my passion for quilting, asked if I would be willing to make masks. Her order of medical masks had not arrived yet, and she feared her staff would be left without critical protection. Of course, I jumped at the chance. There really is no better remedy for whatever ails you than being able to help those in need! The following week, my doctor dropped off on my front porch a box full of elastic and a bunch of HEPA vacuum bags, along with a mask pattern.