July 2023 Work Day Recap

It was a full house this weekend at Hope Quilters.  And that was even before the invited guests showed up!  We emptied the entire flat of tables and had to organize them strategically to fit in the room.   One big happy quilting family! ❤

Nearly everyone started in on our special project right away.  Quilt As You Go blocks were made with scrappy, bright kids' fabrics.  Great way to use up scraps of cotton as well as batting.  Even old flannel worked.  I forgot to count how many extra guests we had but those that came had fun. It's always nice to put faces to names.  By the end of the day on  Saturday we had enough for probably 10 blankets.  Don't worry if you didn't get in on the fun.  We still have some supplies left if you want to try making one. 

From THIS...

...to THIS!

Devotions and Show and Tell contained wonderful fellowship as always.  Our Devotions contributor gal always comes up with the most appropriate devotion.  It's very inspiring to see this group feels comfortable sharing their joys and concerns with each other.  There are some powerful pray-ers in the group and we know that God answers prayers.  

We had 20 quilts to show.  PHOTOS here.  We designated them for LSI, Agape Pregnancy, Primary Health Care, and Sleep in Heavenly Peace.   Our Auction quilts have been delivered and will be on display on the Camp websites.  

Okoboji: https://www.okoboji.org/2023quilts  I noticed our quilts in both the Online and Live auction sections

Riverside: https://www.riversidelbc.org/5k-and-quilt-day:  They do not have the 2023 quilts uploaded yet but you'll find them here soon.

A new endeavor has been added to the list of projects Hope Quilters are involved in.  Pocket Pillows.  As the name suggests, they are pillows that have a pocket that will hold a children's book or two.  These will be given to children who get a Sleep in Heavenly Peace bed and quilt.  

Finally, a friendly reminder of the change in our September schedule.  September 7, 8, and 9 will be a retreat instead of our normal monthly meeting.  Be sure to put this extra Thursday on your calendar so you can join us.  Hope to see you in August and at the September Retreat!