February Work Day Recap 2023

It was a great weekend of fellowship, idea-sharing, and the added bonus of a large donation!  There is nothing like a group of women finding new life in someone else's cast-offs.  Two tables full of fabric scraps were picked through and moved on to new life in many other people's quilting rooms.  Then there is the air hockey table full of those items we won't use and are going to the Thrift Store.  Many found something they could personally use here as well.  Such inspiration and excitement even beyond the next several quilts that will be made from the fabric donation. 

As always, Show and Tell was fabulous.  We turned in 21 quilts and 6 pet beds.  Check out the PHOTOS page to see pictures. 

We started planning our next Friends and Family sewing event.  Put July 7th on your calendar and start thinking about who you want to invite.  This is a time for us to share what we do with others.  Some bring spouses or children.  Others bring friends.  I think some visitors were a bit reluctant last time but in the end, I'm pretty sure all had fun!  Start thinking now of who you can invite!

We also spent some time talking about Hope's plan to read the Bible in a year.  Here is a link to Pastor Mike's podcast if you want to listen in.  Even if you don't get involved in the daily bible reading, I find these podcasts to be extremely insightful and bring meaning to many of the bible passages you've probably read before.  

Subscribe to the weekly podcast here.   Pastor Mike Drop Podcast

Until next time!

January Work Day Recap 2023

It's a new year and things are looking as promising as ever.  I'm confident God has good things in store for us this year.

 

So many reasons........:

• The room was crowded!  20+ quilters each day.  
• 3 Past members spent some time with us!
• 30 finished quilts and 12 dog beds
• A connection was made with the My Brother's Keeper organization, who will make blankets for JOPPA out of our upholstery and other fabrics not suited for quilting.
• Retreat is coming up.  A dinner is being planned for Friday night.  Many people are bringing quilting friends.  Looks to be a wonderfully full house.  You will be receiving a reminder email.
• Some of you asked about receiving blankets.  While HQ isn't going to do this specifically, Here is a link to the DM Guild's effort if you'd like to participate. 
• A question, mostly by newcomers, is:  What size quilts do we need for these organizations?  Well, a guide has been put together to help with this.  There really are no strict rules as there are so many outlets.  But this should give you some idea of the types of partner needs that are more common. See Jody if you need a copy of this guide.
• And finally, thanks to so many who have taken the lead on different tasks.  Help with set up and take down has become a huge group effort.  We are better together, folks!  Many hands make light work, and it's been appreciated!

On to next month!

Photos for this month's quilts has previously been posted.