i've been sorting through years of fabric. i found boxes of fabric that i hadn't seen in forever. hadn't even thought of using for a decade. a friend told me of a quilting guild that makes quilts to donate to women's shelters and people in need. people in palliative care. they also send them to third world countries. she came by the studio today to pick up the fabric from me. we filled the back of her van while her little girls played with pearl and she told stories of the ways these wonderful women work together to bring joy to people's lives with quilts. another layer of beauty that comes from the warmth of a quilt. generations of love. traditions of helping and healing. a quilt is full of so much goodness.
That's a great story. I love the idea of them being used in palliative care. My mom died in a hospice, and I was so impressed with the care she received.
ReplyDeleteisn't it wonderful. they make wheelchair quilts that are pieced together to fit around without getting all bulky and caught in the wheels.
Delete"Young lovers seek perfection. Old lovers learn the art of sewing shreds together and of seeing beauty in a multiplicity of patches" - from How To Make An America Quilt by Whitney Otto ...
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oh what an amazing quote. i should definitely look up this book.
Deletei hope you're having a wonderful week. superb!!!
I agree with Jen. I like the idea of them going to Palliative care homes.
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Its a wonderful idea.
Your own quilts are beautiful.
You are always very busy.
wishing you a good day
val
i hope your day is wonderful val. there were tears shed when she was telling us about these amazing groups of women.
Deletethats a wonderful thing and a beautiful quilt in the photo,
ReplyDeleteisn't it fabulous, laurie. it has inspired me....you can sonsor children in the shelters at christmas time. we are going to do that this year and i'll start finding places to donate quilts as well.
DeleteWe can't stop the time passing and glowing old, but quilts are made as a piece of time is tied. I like the warmth, really.
ReplyDeleteoh you are a poet haricot. the words you use are as beautiful as a quilt!
DeleteIsn't it wonderful the warmth that quilts bring into the lives of everyday peoples. It speaks volumes to me about the people who spend their time quilting to bringing comfort to those who need it most! :)
ReplyDeleteit is so beautiful. women working and sharing their love with people who need a little warmth and love in their lives.
Deleteyour quilt is still my favourite - i can always feel the love around me! Thanks!
ReplyDeletei'm so glad. alot of good energy goes into my quilts :)
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