What the Quilts Look Like

This weekend, Holly delivered our quilts to the storehouse to be forwarded on to the Church Humanitarian Aid Center and distributed to those in need.  This project has been an amazing experience for us, at least for me, as we've worked together, with the community, and with our families to make these big thick quilts for some unknown friend to use. 

I was thinking as we stacked up 18 90"x90" quilts about how beautiful so many of them are.  I thought about the many hours so many of you gave to make them.  Time given in spite of to do lists and personal concerns.  I thought about our hands; pinning and sewing and cutting and stitching.  Then I thought of my mom.  One Christmas she pieced quilts for me and each of my siblings.  She made them each special for us, colorful, soft, and unique.  Coming up on 15 years later, they're still around, keeping us cozy.  They're good quilts, they're warm.  But I love mine because someone made it special for me. 

I imagined being the recipients of one of these quilts.  It's one thing to be handed a scratchy brown standard issue quilt that will get the job done.  Would you use it and be thankful for it, sure!  But what if you were handed something soft and colorful and one of a kind?  Something made special.  Something made by a person with a heart and intentions, not an automated machine.  For me, at least, something about a different quilt, a beautiful quilt like one of these would speak calm to something in me.  I think the love stitched in it would help me feel peace in the middle of a mess. 

So what, exactly does 18 queen size and 3 baby quilts look like?   All bagged up, like this:

All stacked up, like this:

Thick as a mattress!  Need a more whimsical visual?  Think "the princess and the pea"....

Click on this picture of the baby blankets for a better look.  The fabric was donated by a non-member friend and I was in love with the end results!  They'll keep 3 little babies warm and entertained ;)

So congrats, friends!  Thanks again for a great project :)  We love you!

Share the Love

 The following is a list of items the Davis family has loved, but outgrown.   They need to clear some space but would prefer to pass these things along to someone else interested in enjoying them.  Most of the list is available for free, everything else is offered at an awfully tempted price....Take a look:

Free Stuff

 

1. Changing Table
2. Girl’s Clothes (Newborn-9months)
3. Boy’s Clothes (3months-3T)
4. 6.5 ft. pre-lit Christmas tree
5. Portable baby swing
6. Fisher-Price Infant-to-Toddler Vibrating Rocker
7. Blue Bumbo (it does have crayon stains on the seat)
8. Tiny Love Gymini: Super Deluxe Lights and Music Play Mat
9. Avent Microwave Sterilizer
10. 0-9 month sleeper sacks (6 of them: 2 blue and rest pink and white)
11. Large sleeper sacks 12-18 months (3 brand new in packaging yellow ones, used: 1 blue and 1 yellow)
12. Blue wingback chair (arms are worn)
13. Blue recliner (rocks and swivels)

 

For Sale

 

1. Graco Stroller (I think it’s a Metrolite but not sure): $20
2. Maytag Washer (2004): $100
3. Maytage Dryer (2004): $100

Think you might be happy to give these things a home?  Contact Betsy Davis or myself ASAP. 

Quilting Wrap-up

 

Shortly after the devastating earthquake in Haiti we wanted to find a way to contribute relief to the victims of disasters like this.  As a presidency, we soon settled on the idea of making quilts and we asked for your help.  The results have been phenomenal!  Together, we found the time and the resources.  We assembled, bound, and tied seventeen thick and cozy 90" x 90" quilts and two baby quilts.

Many hands make light work....

We plan to deliver the results of this project to the bishops storehouse this Saturday.  We're trying to round up the last few quilts that were distributed to be tied so if you have one, please contact Holly or myself.  We'll do our best to get pictures up of the total finished project.....all stacked up it looks like a full size mattress!

Again, as a presidency, we'd like to share our love and appreciation for each of you, always, and especially in working together in this effort.  It's been a pleasure!  We love you.

(photos by Kristen Tutt)

Visiting Teaching Message--April

“The temple is a house of learning. Much of the instruction imparted in the temple is symbolic and learned by the Spirit. This means we are taught from on high. … Our understanding of the meaning of the ordinances and covenants will increase as we return to the temple often with the attitude of learning and contemplating the eternal truths taught. … Let us enjoy the spiritual strength and the revelation we receive as we attend the temple regularly.”4
Silvia H. Allred, first counselor in the Relief Society general presidency.

Find the full text of this month's visiting teaching message here

General Conference Weekend

Twice a year we have the opportunity to hear the good council of our prophet and general church leadership.

All four sessions will be broadcast to meeting houses world wide and are available online.  You can find this weekend's program here.  Coverage starts at noon.  And remember, priesthood is at eight tonight, girls night out anyone?

April Food Storage Prompt

Week 1: Oatmeal
Week 2: Meat to freeze
Week 3: Raisins, craisins, or other dried fruit
Week 4: Green beans (any variety, canned or frozen)

Feature food Recipe:

 Something with dried fruit.....maybe this trail mix, or this salad

Inspired by this month's key ingredients?  Share!