CRISIS PREGNANCY QUILTS (23)

23 CRISIS PREGNANCY QUILTS:

These baby quilts were done by the teen girls group at church. They are doing such a good job of putting these together and having such a wonderful attitude about helping others. I honestly was unsure about mentoring the girls as they work on this ministry (it is out of my comfort zone), but I think that all in all, things have gone well. They are a joy to work with. They are learning basic sewing skills and how to work together as a group - both skills that will help them all their lives.

All the supplies are donated and many thanks to those of you who have donated the quilt supplies. Thanks too for the moms who make the lunches for those Sunday afternoons.

 This group of quilts were divided between 2 Crisis Pregnancy Centers in 2 Indiana counties during October 2015.

AMERICAN SUMMER

AMERICAN SUMMER: I started this quilt last year after returning from Maine, and then life got too busy and I just put it away. When packing for Maine this year, I pulled it out, got all the strips cut, and found a border print for it. Into the suitcase it went. So now the top is finished - 2.5" strips, 2.5" center blocks, and a 6" border. It is 92" square. Many of the red strips are leftovers from the Lettuce Be Berry quilt I made in Maine last year. Over winter I plan to have it machine quilted.

This photo is taken while on the design wall - no border yet.

This photo was taken 9/16/15 at historic Colonial Pemaquid in Maine.

VETERAN QUILTS

VETERAN QUILTS: These 7 lap quilts were made to be given out to hospitalized veterans by Christians Serving Veterans (CSV). These heroes paid a high price to defend my freedoms and I wish I could honor them more. Given in July 2015. The quilts are basically a size (approx. 45" x 60") that can be used as a lap quilt for wheelchair bound or bed bound veterans. Thank you to all our vets for your service.

BOYS MISSION HOME QUILTS (20)

BOYS MISSION HOME QUILTS:

 The teen girls at church were asked to do 20 twin bunk size quilts back in Jan. 2015 for a boys home that church has connections with here in Indiana (JH). They were completed July 20, 2015.


I helped the girls all along the way, but the girls worked hard on this project and had a wonderful attitude to help others. I am privileged to be allowed to "lead" these girls as they learn sewing skills, how to work together as a team, how to trust the Lord for supplies, and how to have a sharing attitude.

REALLY SCRAPPY QUILT

REALLY SCRAPPY QUILT:

 So what does a person do with all those left over "too small" or unusually shaped pieces of fabric that are left over from so many projects?? Well, in this case, I made them into blocks and a strip pieced border. Very colorful and cheerful.

 The quilt is 70" square, and was machine quilted by RLM. Self bound (meaning the backing is pulled to the front and sewn down). In April this quilt headed to the Philippines with its' missionary owners.

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CRISIS PREGNANCY QUILTS (10)

These 10 baby quilts were donated to the local Crisis Pregnancy Center on 12/17/2014.

These baby quilts were done by the teen girls group at church. They are doing such a good job of putting these together and having such a wonderful attitude about helping others. This group of girls have been a joy to work with.

The 9 Patch quilts use 9 9.5" blocks and a 6" border all around. I usually cut the blocks and the girls have a great time picking the color in blocks and borders they like.  These quilts are tied with yarn, and meant to be used and loved.

CRISIS PREGNANCY QUILTS (11)

The teen girls made 11 baby quilts since the last batch and we turned them in early in Feb 2015.

It is such a privilege to be a part of their ministry. Not only are they doing something productive for the community, but their personal sewing skills are growing steadily and this is something they can use their entire lives.

Plus the local guild donated these 2 to go with ours to Crisis Pregnancy Center - thank you.