I would like to share with you one of my projects about which I am passionate. Many of you have read about it before. Some of you have participated; and for that I love you.
This project I am speaking of is the Quilt Angels. The Angels are dear kind and loving people who are willing to donate a quilt to show love and hope to teens who often feel unloved. They have "learned" that the world can be a hard and unforgiving place. Some of them have never felt safe even in their own homes. Some of them have been removed from dangerous homes or situations and now feel a fear of the world. Can a child of fourteen thrive and succeed with that view of the world? Can anyone?
That is where Angels come in. Each year I ask for my readers and their friends to become Angels. By sending a quilt, which will be given to a teen in the shelter, you become one of our Angels. The quilts should be at least 45 by 60. A bed-sized quilt is even better as they can sleep under it each night for years and be reminded that there is love in the world.
There is a tab at the top of my blog labeled 'Quilt Angels'. On that page there are links to past posts with more information about the project.
I will be finishing my "Wonky Nine Patch" quilt to go for this project. The photo below shows only one section in the planning stages.
I may also make an additional quilt if time permits.
So, if I can persuade you to be a Quilt Angel, my birthday will indeed be a happy one. I am declaring December 15th the "get it to us by" date for 2014. We like to deliver on the week prior to the week of Christmas if possible. However, a late quilt will be taken to the shelter and given to a teen who comes into the program after the Christmas distribution.
Have a Beautiful Day,
Gene
My blog is http://blog.geneblack.com
Comments are welcomed. I will reply when possible unless otherwise stated.
Happy Birthday GEne!!! Such a fabulous thing you do each year...you must be the lead angel!!
ReplyDeleteGene, Happy Birthday. Sounds like a great reason for me to finish up some of my UFO's.
ReplyDeleteI have two quilts done and ready to be sent to you. Do you like any special kind of label on these?
ReplyDeleteI know you are not fishing for Happy Birthday wishes....but you just so happened to have caught one:
ReplyDeleteHAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU GENE!!!
Hugs and Smiles,
Kelly
Holy Moly, Gene, how can anyone not want to become one of your angels after reading your heartfelt post!!! I will see what I can do!
ReplyDeleteOh....by the way, happy birthday! :)
Happy birthday, Gene! What a great way to celebrate...by doing for others!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Gene.
ReplyDeleteSince I have not been sewing because of the broken ankle, I am not sure if I can get a quilt done, HOWEVER I do have a lot of finished tops so I will see if I can get one quilted in time. I will let you know asap.
Happy Birthday to you Gene. What a lovely gesture to make donation quilts for teens in crisis.
ReplyDeleteWould you email me at (celiaambrose@hotmail.com) the address to send a quilt to? I will try to get one done before the date you stated in Dec.
Happy Birthday! What a sweet way to share love!
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