One of my personal goals for myself and my family this year was to get involved with some form of community service and/or outreach. I searched for several different things that my children and I could do and we haven't moved on any of them. I believe that in order for me to really commit to something and stick with it, I have to really believe in it. With that being said, I believe in Lazarus Ministries, Inc located here in Atlanta. It is a ministry dedicated to supporting and bringing about change in the subculture of the homeless in our city.
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My involvement will be to:
1. Go out with a team twice a month to feed and build relationships with the people
2. Make a quilt for the purpose of raising money for the support of Lazarus Ministries.
I would love to have the input of you, my readers and followers in the making of this quilt.
From everything from the pattern, size, colors, fabric, and a name for it.
For your help and my appreciation, their will be a
Give Away
My first give away ever.
Please begin submitting your ideas so that I can get started. Can't wait to see what we come up with.
What a fantastic project, Shankevia! Hey, check your profile -- you're coming up as a no-reply blogger on my email, and I'd love to write back when you leave a comment for me! :)
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DeleteI just found this tutorial at http://www.sweetsimplicityblog.com/2009/08/noreplyblogger.html. They've changed the look of Blogger a bit, but if you go to where you can edit your profile, it should allow you to make sure that there's an email listed. I think that's it! :)
DeleteThe site is saying that it doesn't exist, the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteI found the tutorial and fixed the problem. Thanks for letting me know. I had know idea that was why I wasn't getting many replies.
ReplyDeleteShankevia, the Split Nine-Patch makes a quick and effective quilt. I have a tutorial for one on my Blog. Whatever you do wil be lovely I am sure!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the advice. I will check out your tutorial.
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ReplyDeleteShankevia-what a great undertaking. I have made very simple/fast quilts by either sewing strips together or using charm packs. Also, some people who make charity quilts select a color palette and theme and request help from others to finish a block and send to you. I have sent blocks to help others and it is fast, easy, and the burden is shared. A crib size for babies and throw size for children and grownups might work. Best wishes with this and if you decide to do a block quilt and need one-holler at me. Sissy Owens
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of stars, since there's a double meaning there "sleeping under the stars". I don't know about fabrics, either go with gender neutral or go specific and do male or female. I suppose the main thing is that you're inspired by your selection.
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