In addition to the 13, we had about 6 people from church show up to help make school bags for worldwide school kit distribution. That fellowship room was humming with activity, fabric, talk, laughs, and productivity. What a happy day!
Six of us stayed there sewing until 11:00 p.m. - for me that was a 15-hour day. Uffda! It was so much fun that I didn't really get tired until I hit the wall at about 10:30 p.m. Boom! I needed to call it quits. We were all getting a lot done. Here are some samples:
Today, Sunday, I nearly slept through the big events of the morning. Thank goodness Charles woke me up at 9:37 a.m. I had to be at church in 23 minutes. (This is my caveat for why I don't look completely presentable in the pictures.) It's a miracle that I made it in time!
First, I delivered Quilt #22 for Quilts for Leukemia. A three-year old boy has been battling leukemia. A family at my church knows the family and will deliver the quilt to him this week. Oh the little sweetie - I hope he does OK. So young to be fighting such a battle! Please pray for him. His name is Dakota.
Next, it was confirmation Sunday. I have been a mentor to one of the confirmands for the last three years. It has been fun to see how she has grown up so much in that time. I made her a quilt, and it was fun to present that to her today. Her mother gasped, "you made her a quilt?!" I'll admit, I lovelovelove this quilt, and a tiny part of me didn't want to part with it. But it was meant as a gift, and I was happy to give it.. my mentee and her extended family all seemed to love it immediately. They started pointing out the fabrics they liked best, part of what I love about giving away quilts. I think it will be a well-loved quilt.
After church I crashed into bed. I was sooooo tired! I slept for two hours.
Now I'm awake, I think. It's a gorgeous day, and I think I'll take a walk. Haven't done that in ages, because I've had a bum foot that hurts after walking just a few feet, but it seems to be getting better. It's time to get a little more active again.
4 comments:
Wow - you HAVE been busy! I love the quilts - Carissa's was Beautiful! And I'm liking the picture of the green and purple piece... :)
And um... I know I wasn't feeling well this morning - but how did I miss the KITTEN?! Who's was that? So cute!
I have to admit the kitten spooked me out! I am NOT a cat person...so I left... not kidding! lol
Anyway... what is wrong with your foot? Not a good way to end the summer! I hope you are okay!
I love the quilt you made for your confirmand. What a lucky girl!!! It is beautiful!
You have had a busy weekend! Thank you for all the wonderful quilt photos! It looks like it was a very productive retreat day. I love that basket sampler quilt!
Your quilts that you gave away are beautiful! I know that the recipients will feel the love you put into them. You did a great job!
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