Wearing a mask is about care for others

Colorful face masks made by Margaret Spevak available for sale online.

The state of New York has mandated that all New Yorkers wear a mask when away from home, especially when social distancing may not be possible. This mandate will probably be in effect for months to come. So now, we are all in search of fashionable face masks.

I wear a mask in public, not for me, but for YOU.

Wearing a face mask is a thank you to the healthcare workers on the front lines.  I have been trying to do my part by sewing face masks.

The pattern I use is from ROCcovid19masks.org, designed for donation to hospitals and care facilities. The cotton cloth mask has three pleats, a wire nose piece, elastic ear loops and a pocket for a disposable filter (like a paper towel or coffee filter). I have made many face masks for donation to local businesses and for essential workers. Now I make them for you.

You can check out the face masks I have for sale in my online Quilt Shop.

From satisfied customers:

"The verdict is in!  Your masks are the best!  They fit well, aren't super uncomfortable and don't dig into the back of our ears!"
- Lisa B.

“This mask is gorgeous—top of the line!”
- Sarah F.

“We love your masks!”
- Kristin T.

“Thumbs up for Margaret’s masks.”
- Michael W.

“Masks look great, Margaret! Will spread the word among friends and colleagues.”
- Poonam D.

“Margaret! Thank you! They are well made and as lovely as masks can be for a pandemic.”
- Jennifer C.

“Received mine today. They are wonderful. Fit perfectly.”
- Mary Anne L.

“Love these masks. Well made. My son loved his SU basketball one, but when I told him I got a NY Yankees for a friend, he went googly eyed. I will be ordering more.”
- Mary B.

 “Great work Margaret!”
- Carole M.

“These fabrics from Margaret Spevak say spring has sprung. Be a masker, help end the spread and support local artists.”
- Jeanne S.

“I love my new masks Margaret, thank you.”
- Bob M.

“We love ours!”
- Connie D.

“We love them, thank you”
- Jen B.

“They are great!!”
- Alayna A.

“Great masks! I’m styling with mine.”
- Tony V.

“This Margaret Spevak mask raised my cool factor drastically.”
- Sarah H.

“Love my masks that I purchased from Quilting with Margaret. Can’t wait to show them off at Wegmans and Tops, my new hot spots.”
- Mary B.