Still Going!

As of today, Fiberphile customers have donated over $4,000 to Haiti Relief! I’m accepting entries until Wednesday, so please keep them coming!

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modern signature blocks

The boys had the day off from school for Martin Luther King Jr. day, so I took a day off from my usual work routine to hang out with them, as well as make a trip to the dentist for our check-ups. For part of the day, I got to work on my Modern Siggy Swap blocks. This swap filled up in a matter of a couple of hours, so I was very lucky to get in. The project is a bit more labor intensive than I anticipated but well worth it.

I first saw a signature quilt in person last summer at our town festival. It was made by the women of our town in the 1800’s. I was enthralled with all of those signatures of women who lived their lives here over a century ago. It also made me sad that my family hadn’t been here then. So many of the names were familiar– Their descendants became my classmates, friends, and neighbors. How amazing would it have been to see my own great-great-grandmother’s signature on that quilt?

So now, I have a wonderful opportunity to have my own signature and home town joined with 99 others into 100 sibling quilts that will be assembled all over the world. It’s an amazing thought to think that maybe even a century from now, someone may find an old quilt in an attic and read my name among the others. I just cannot wait to have my own finished quilt in my hands!

Speaking of quilting, I’d like to take this opportunity to tell you about the latest project from Margaret’s Hope Chest. This is an amazing organization that donates quilts to people who have experienced trauma or illness and are in need of comfort.

This latest project is called Wrapped in Hope. The aim of this project is to create custom-made quilts for children who have an incarcerated parent. I don’t generally share personal details about myself on this blog, but I will say that I have stood in these children’s shoes, and it can be a very lonely place. For this reason, there was no way I was going to pass this project up. I will be paired with a specific child and make a quilt based on information about favorite colors and interests. The last time I checked, they were still in need of volunteers. If you are so moved, I know that Carin would love to hear from you!