A second Soldier's Prayer Squares workday was held April 24. Photos are on the photos page. On April 28, Kerry D. mailed 185 squares to Marines from Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, currently stationed in Iraq. These squares were completed by various members over the last few months and during the workday.
Travis sent his photo with Psalm 91 on the back. He had received one of the Soldier's Squares and sent some bookmarks for us to enjoy. God bless these young and men who are protecting our freedom.
Care Quilts Report -
On 6/10, Ms. Luci S. reported that 56 Care Quilts have been distributed so far this year.
Each year, the Care Quilt Committee coordinates donations of time and
resources and, with the generous help of the Guild members, produces
250 quilts annually. These quilts support local charities like
Phoebe's Home (a shelter for abused women), Texas Child Protective
Services, and the St. Joseph Cancer Center. In addition, Care Quilts
go to the Prenatal Clinic where women have to earn points in the
program in order to earn a Care Quilt for their baby. In the past,
care quilts have also been used to support Still Creek ranch (a home
for troubled teens) and Go Texan (a statewide program that raises
funds to support college scholarships. Most recently, the Guild has
added the American Red Cross to our list of recipients to support
their local disaster relief program.
The Care Quilt Committee accepts donations of anything from fabric to
finished quilts and everything in between. The optimum sizes are
36"x45", 45"x45" and 45"x60" but the committee will take any size;
larger quilts are needed to support some programs. Quilts may be tied
or quilted in any fashion you desire. They can be in any color
(cheater cloth is just fine); they can be designed for babies,
children, women or men. (See examples below.) All we ask is that you
do the best you can do; beginners are more than welcome, we will teach you.
The Committee hosts one or two workshops each year. This is a great
opportunity to meet other members of the Guild as well as learn new
techniques. Members may bring their sewing machines and supplies or
simply come and help with what the committee provides. Though the
workshop goes all day, members are welcome to come for any part of
that--you don't have to stay the entire time. Lunch is potluck so
bring a dish to share.
Luci S. has chaired this committee since 1998; Laura N. joined
her as second chair in 2008. Feel free to contact either for more
information or give donations to them at the General Meetings.
Thank you for your support of this worthy effort.
See photos from the March 27, 2008 workshop on the photos page.
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2008 Care Quilt Challenge - Anty-Depressant (copied from the May, 2008, newsletter)
Kits are $1.00 and include:
an ant block which must be used on the front of your quilt and
two accent fabrics which you must also use in a recognizable form on the
front of your quilt.
Fabrics are available at Lonestar Quiltworks - (979) 595-1072.
The rules:
1. You must include the Ant Block from the kit.
2. You must include a recognizable piece of both other fabrics from the kit.
3. Pieced blocks, applique, and/or fabric embellishment are encouraged,
but remember these might go to small children, so please do not use buttons
or other things that could be swallowed. Tack everything down carefully
and securely.
4. The deadline is Sept. 30, 2008.
5. Your finished quilt should be at least 36" x 40" and no larger than 48" x 60".
6. If you participate in the challenge, you must give your quilt to the guild to be
used for community service. This is the reason the guild sponsores this
challenge.
If you have questions, please call Peggy L., Kerry D., or Cathy D. We would like to thank Terry and Lonestar Quiltworks for helping us with this challenge and giving us a discount. Please tell Terry "Thank you" when you visit her shop.
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On June 10, Dawn M. reported that 11 houses have received quilts so far this year.
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Below is a photo of BBQG's 2008 Raffle Quilt. A portion of the donation proceeds provides three scholarships to Bryan/College Station high school seniors each year.
