November 2019 Work Day Recap

Our focus this month was finishing up more JOPPA blankets.  We turned in 17 more this month and with this weather change, they will be much needed and appreciated.  As we continue discussing the changes at Hope Quilters, ideas and input about fabrics and storage for JOPPA materials are welcome.  If you want to learn more about what this "JOPPA" stands for, go to our Hope Quilters Mission page and click on JOPPA to find out more about this ministry.

This month, we tried out two simpler methods of finishing the Emoji quilts.  Both were fairly quick. Each had their pros and cons.  One method was tying with embroidery floss, the other was sewing one together like a JOPPA blanket and machine tacking.  Our December project will be centered around working on the Emoji quilts.

The continued and ongoing discussions this month:

1.  Discussion of challenges of storage, alternatives to working around storage limitations, and meeting places.  Don't hesitate to give your thoughts to the group because all input is appreciated.

2.  Continuing to explore and put into action training opportunities as well as New Member focus.  This ministry has been very blessed with willing people who want to help out but that means we may have let the ball drop on some basics as we've grown.  We'll start with the need for help with learning opportunities as well as New Member and Beginner materials.

Finally, with snowfalls and that extreme cold that nobody asked for, it seems appropriate to start thinking of Christmas.  A question was asked and yes, we do meet in December but our meeting falls on the same day as Lutheran Church of Hope's Women's Christmas Brunch.  The Brunch is always very nice and please attend, and then just stop by HQ to see us as well.  You can always sit down and participate in tying the Emoji quilts with us! 

In this month of Thanksgiving, it did not go unnoticed the support, involvement, love and good feelings that continue to be shared amongst the group as we go through some transition.  As long as we continue to be the hands and feet of God, serving with Love in our hearts, we will continue to grow stronger for each other and for those that we serve.

Quilts and blankets turned in this month found HERE.