February is heart health month, dental health month for your pet, black history month, and I'm sure lots of other causes . . . In my neighborhood, it's Quilting Bee time.
This year marks the 15th year our church has held the Bee. Congregations and quilting groups from all over the area work on quilts all year in their own organizations. In February, we come together and work for one last day to finish up.
Most of the quilts are tied, but there are some that are quilted and we are now accepting fleece blankets and crocheted or knitted afghans. The gym in the church is full of quilt lovers from all over the area working together for a great cause.
After working for a few hours in the morning we break for a luncheon and then a presentation. The quilts are totalled and handed over to NAM (Northwest Assistance Ministries). This is an organization that helps people in our area who are down on their luck. When a family goes through NAM's program to get back on their feet, each person in their family gets to choose their own quilt.
Imagine finally being able to get into a place of your own, maybe not even having a bed for everyone yet, but every family member has their own quilt, made with love.
This year there were over 300 quilts donated. That's a lot of selfless work. Aahh, it feels good to be a part of something like this.
Most of the quilts are tied, but there are some that are quilted and we are now accepting fleece blankets and crocheted or knitted afghans. The gym in the church is full of quilt lovers from all over the area working together for a great cause.
After working for a few hours in the morning we break for a luncheon and then a presentation. The quilts are totalled and handed over to NAM (Northwest Assistance Ministries). This is an organization that helps people in our area who are down on their luck. When a family goes through NAM's program to get back on their feet, each person in their family gets to choose their own quilt.
