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Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Work in Progress Wednesday
It has been awhile since I have shared what I have been working on. This is a fairly new project--I think I am on Day 10 of making these Cartwheel Blocks. I saw this free block on 'Freshly Pieced' several months ago (I believe you have to purchase the pattern now). I downloaded and printed it and added that piece of paper to my "Things to Try" clipboard. I finally had a window of time to play around with it last week.
These were my first two blocks. I was hooked! Now I should clarify a few things. I shrunk Lee's pattern down by 60%. Her block (that is in the pattern) makes an 11 inch block. After the shrinking, my block is 7 inches. Also, I am foundation piecing these--I think her may be paper pieced.
This was the progress as of Sunday....
and here is the progress as of this morning! I haven't played around with the placement yet--this is just random. What do you think? I love it--but I will not be making any more dark blocks--I think there are enough of those and I have to spread those around. I have plans to make a total of 63 blocks--so I have about 20 more to go!
I am linking up to WIP Wednesday over at Freshly Pieced!
I am linking up to WIP Wednesday over at Freshly Pieced!
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
A Mother's Hope Update
Hello friends! Popping in today to share a little about what is going on with our 'A Mother's Hope' program. For those who are new here this program provides quilts to mothers who are receiving treatment and counseling for postpartum depression. Here is the original post for a few months ago with more details.
My mom was invited to an open house a couple of weeks ago for the program. She wanted to share a few thoughts from her experience that day.
"The quilts are such a blessing." That's what I heard yesterday when I attended an open house for the mother and baby program at Pine Rest. I was again impressed by how dedicated the staff are who work with the moms in the program. They want only the best for these new moms, both now and in the future as the women leave the program. They were very kind in their praise of the quilts and how they feel the women can use them as they recover - not only emotionally, as a source of hope and comfort, but also practically, as they spread them on their laps or around their shoulders during group therapy sessions. Often the moms are surprised to learn that they are choosing a quilt for themselves, not their baby. And some know right away which one they want - others look through the stash and take their time making their choice. They love the notes that are included, and will sometimes share the note on their quilt with the other moms in the group.
Yesterday, the staff had hung some of the smaller quilts in the hallway for the open house - other were spread over small tables or bookcases adding to the look of the comfortable and nicely decorated spaces used for the therapy sessions. I was very proud to be there, and see the reaction from the staff to the quilts.
If you've contributed a quilt to this, our latest Margaret's Hope Chest project, thank you so much! The staff could not say enough how much they appreciate your/our quilts, and the praise was genuine - not just because I happened to be there. If you can make a quilt or two for this program this year, we would be very grateful. And please, if you do, include a note about the quilt to the new mom. It doesn't have to be eloquent - just sincere about why you chose the pattern, or the colors, or an encouraging word to someone struggling right now.
As the eighth anniversary of Mom's death approaches, I am humbled that God is leading us to be able, with the help of so many, to provide hope, comfort, warmth to so many people and projects."
Again, if you can make a quilt or you have a quilt in your stash that you could share with one of these moms that would be wonderful. I believe we have brought over 40 quilts since the beginning of 2013--and the majority of them have been chosen. We would like to be able to continue serving in this way throughout the year.
All quilts can be sent to:
Margaret's Hope Chest
630 Griswold SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Blessings on your quilting!
My mom was invited to an open house a couple of weeks ago for the program. She wanted to share a few thoughts from her experience that day.
"The quilts are such a blessing." That's what I heard yesterday when I attended an open house for the mother and baby program at Pine Rest. I was again impressed by how dedicated the staff are who work with the moms in the program. They want only the best for these new moms, both now and in the future as the women leave the program. They were very kind in their praise of the quilts and how they feel the women can use them as they recover - not only emotionally, as a source of hope and comfort, but also practically, as they spread them on their laps or around their shoulders during group therapy sessions. Often the moms are surprised to learn that they are choosing a quilt for themselves, not their baby. And some know right away which one they want - others look through the stash and take their time making their choice. They love the notes that are included, and will sometimes share the note on their quilt with the other moms in the group.
Yesterday, the staff had hung some of the smaller quilts in the hallway for the open house - other were spread over small tables or bookcases adding to the look of the comfortable and nicely decorated spaces used for the therapy sessions. I was very proud to be there, and see the reaction from the staff to the quilts.
If you've contributed a quilt to this, our latest Margaret's Hope Chest project, thank you so much! The staff could not say enough how much they appreciate your/our quilts, and the praise was genuine - not just because I happened to be there. If you can make a quilt or two for this program this year, we would be very grateful. And please, if you do, include a note about the quilt to the new mom. It doesn't have to be eloquent - just sincere about why you chose the pattern, or the colors, or an encouraging word to someone struggling right now.
As the eighth anniversary of Mom's death approaches, I am humbled that God is leading us to be able, with the help of so many, to provide hope, comfort, warmth to so many people and projects."
Again, if you can make a quilt or you have a quilt in your stash that you could share with one of these moms that would be wonderful. I believe we have brought over 40 quilts since the beginning of 2013--and the majority of them have been chosen. We would like to be able to continue serving in this way throughout the year.
All quilts can be sent to:
Margaret's Hope Chest
630 Griswold SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Blessings on your quilting!