August 2018 Work Day Recap

Sorry it's been a while since I've posted.  Have been having a problem with the login.  Will try to get things up to date.

On a more interesting note.......had a wonderful weekend of quilting at LCOH this month.  Smaller than usual crowd due to vacations and the State Fair.  We did have a few new ladies as well and it was delightful to see the power of the Holy Spirit is stitching our lives together through friendship and a common love of quilting.

Show and Tell was beautiful as always.  You ladies do such good work with the fabric we are blessed with.  I know your love for others is in everything you do, whether it's remembered love based on how your acquired the love of quilting or the fabric you are using, or it's love for the people who will receive your quilt.

See the Photos Tab for more pictures but here are a few I wanted to point to as great examples of fun, easy and interesting way to use our fabric scraps.:

This is a group of floral prints that have been around for a while.  Not anyone's favorite so they go unused.  Yet ask someone to pick out some colors and print that go together and use them in a quilt and look at what beauty can happen.  And the comments at Show and Tell......"wow, look how the angled seams set this off", " I ran out of binding but adding some from a new fabric just enhanced the look"......   Remember gals, there is beauty in everything you do when glorifying god!

Another example: 

"these are all fabrics from my Aunt who has gifted me with such a love of quilting.  The fabrics were old fashioned and not real bright but putting them all together with some big polka dots makes for a refreshing quilt for some little young boy."  

And this pattern is a favorite for our youngsters.  We take any kind of kids print (super heroes, teddy bears, butterflies, cowboys, animals, polka dots, bright color. and put them all together in simple rows.  A great quilt for a beginner to start with.  I can only imagine the children getting these quits at Christmas time with their new beds.

November 2017 Work Day Recap

November's work day had us focused on a couple of things.  The first was to finished up as many Joppa blankets as we could.  It's getting so cold out that we want to share these as soon as possible.  We turned in 11 more blankets to Missions on Saturday.

The second priority this weekend was to make a dent in our collections of fabric strips.  See the photo tab for some of our day's accomplishments.  This can be really fun to do as a group and we'll get some stunning quilts from our efforts.  Stay posted!

not sure when you gals have the time but we also turned in 13 finished quilts to Missions.  These will be distributed to Hope Ministries, Youth Emergency Shelter and Services, Lutheran Services of Iowa and some women's shelters.  Here are a few of those finished quilts.  What beauties!

Hope Quilters September 2017 Recap

Quilters focused on making children's quilts for Lutheran Services of Iowa (LSI).  What fun it was to play with such bright and cheery fabric, knowing that you would make a wee one smile with our gifts.

 Some child will love the vehicles moving across their bed!

An eye-spy wrap.  Sooooo many objects to find!

 As simple as some bright blocks with a little border.  Cuddle time!

Sandy does love those pinwheels.  

Hope Quilters July 2017

Why am I Here? 

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How do I compare?

I hope that you were able to listen to one of Hope's sermons this weekend.  What a great message. . I think the message applies really well to what makes Hope Quilters work so well.  Some of us have lots ot time for sewing.  Some of us are better at designing than sewing.  Some of us are better at quilting than piecing.  Others need help with cutting.  By not concerning yourself with what others do better than you and instead, doing what you do well, with enthusiasm and love for others you are trully demonstrating your faithful servant hearts!  Thank you all.

We had a great turnout this weekend.  Lot's of finished quilts (16) and many new kits!  (we had to fill a 2nd box).  

Remember to save your Hobbs batting package UPCs so we can get great deals on batting.   We're ready to order another roll so if you have some UPCs let me know.

Here is a collage of some of our finished quilts this month.  

Hope Quilters June 2017 Recap

90 degrees outside made for a great weekend to stay inside to quilt.  It was a big day because we had to get quilts ready for the Okoboji and Riverside Bible Camp Auctions.  We distributed 13 quilts to these camps collectively.  The camps use the auctions to raise month that they use for offering scholarships to camp and for other programming.

We also turned in 29 additional quilts to be distributed by Missions.  These will be supporting local shelters and services as well as the the mission trips that Hope takes to Tijuana, Appalachia, etc.

We said a prayer for all those who will receive our quilts.  We hope that not only do they provide physical warmth but that the recipients can feel the warmth of the love that is sent with each one.

May 2017 Recap

Thanks to all of you who shared your weekend with us at Hope Quilters.  As usual we had a great group.  17 finished quilts were turned into missions for distribution to YESS, LSI, Hope Ministries as well as some to go on the upcoming service trips.

We are also preparing our quilts for the Bible Camp aucionts to be held at Riverside and Okoboji.  The dates for both is August 5th.  We'll have photos of them in next month's blog in case you want to put in a silent bid!  The money from the auction goes to help with scholarships for anyone who can't afford to go to bible camp.  

Take a look at the photo gallery to see some of the recent creations.

February Hope Quilters Recap

What a great week!  We had a classs on Monday and Tuesday to introduce quilting to anyone who may be interested in quilting for missions.  There were 5 attendees and several indicated an interest in retruning to join us for Hope Quilters.  We love to see new faces!!!

Attendance was great this weekend at Hope Quilters.  We sorted through 3 tubs of fabric donations!  What a great feeling to be able to put these cast offs to great use in our mission.  The ideas were flowing as we organized the new additions.

We distributed 13 finished quilts to various missions at Hope.  Check out the photo's tab for some of the recent quilts.

We also moved on to the 2nd Commandment as our Block of the Month continues.  See some of the color choices for the first block below.