I'm so happy to report that I finally finished the "Quilts for Kids" and both quilts are en route back to PA as I speak :) Remember the first one??? I showed you all a picture of the completed top sometime last month I believe ... it was made from the "Kit of Race Car Fabric" that they provided thanks to their Corporate Sponser, "Downey :)"
The "Kit" also included the backing fabric ... the only thing I had to provide was the batting and the binding :)
When they send you a "Kit," they ask that you make a 2nd one from your stash, so I happily put together "Teddy Bear Hugs :)"
Their current goal is 10,000 quilts for 10,000 sick kids. It's hard to believe that there are actually 10,000 sick kids at any given moment; but the unfortunate reality of it is there are actually a lot more. If you're a quilter, I hope that you can find a little extra time this year and request a Kit to make yourself; and if you're not a quilter, you can still participate by purchasing a Box of Downey or any of their other specially marked products :)
The old saying of "together we can make a difference" is definitely true; and "together" we can bring some smiles to the faces of precious children who are suffering more than most of us will ever know.Now wouldn't that be nice :)
"Sons are a heritage from the LORD, children a reward from Him." (Psalms 127:3)
What a wonderful thing! Our "across the street neighbors" are quilters. They own a local quilting store. In October they brought over a beautiful quilt for Andrew. It touched me so. There are many times that I have snuggled under their gift of love. It rests on Andrew's bed at the moment. No matter who may enjoy it's warmth and design, it will ALWAYS be ANDREW'S QUILT. I will have to take a picture of it so you can see how pretty the colors are.
Married to my wonderful Husband, Gene, for 35 years with one beautiful Daughter, Michelle Darlene (Micki) in Heaven. Loving her and missing her every day since she left us 3-1/2 years ago. She courageously battled Crohn's Disease for 23 long years and she continues to inspire me each and every day. Gene has been battling severe multi-level spinal stenosis for 5 years now, but he's always in good spirits in spite of it. I was diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer on 7/9/10 and it's been one heck of a ride ever since. We learned that it had spread to my brain in September bringing me to Stage IV; and I had the amazing "Gamma Knife" procedure, along with a surgery to install a shunt in my brain. God is sooooooo good cuz He has surrounded us with an amazing amount of love and support from sooooooo many wonderful folks. We have a little 3 pound munchkin ... a little Yorkie named Dolly Darlene; and she basically rules our little castle. I'm a gal in love with Jesus and quilting is what keeps me sane in this journey that we call "life." It is truly my passion!!!
The quilts look great! It would be nice to see the kids' faces when they open these. I know they'll be thrilled! Nice job, Jan!
ReplyDeleteGreat quilts, Jan.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful thing! Our "across the street neighbors" are quilters. They own a local quilting store. In October they brought over a beautiful quilt for Andrew. It touched me so. There are many times that I have snuggled under their gift of love. It rests on Andrew's bed at the moment. No matter who may enjoy it's warmth and design, it will ALWAYS be ANDREW'S QUILT. I will have to take a picture of it so you can see how pretty the colors are.
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