Monday 21 August 2017

Many Hands in a Guild

One of the pleasures of belonging to a guild is when all the members come together in a good cause.  The Annapolis Valley Quilters in Nova Scotia do this.  It starts with a center medallion and a bag.  The medallion is donated by a member.  This year all 3 quilts will have the same Tree of Life Block donated by one member.  The bag gets passed from member to member each month during the year except July and August.  A name is drawn for each bag and the member takes it home without opening and returns it bigger.

It is amazing to see the end results of the quilts.  I do the quilting which is fun because the quilts vary so widely and there are great possibilities for using different quilting designs on them.   No possibility of being bored with a repetitive design.  All designs are done on a long arm with stitch regulator and hand guided.

During the beginning of the next year, members submit names of friend, family, church members, neighbours who are suffering through cancer.  The quilts warm those receiving chemo; cuddle those recovering at home.  There will be 3 draws for the 3 quilts.  And for the members there is a warmth in their hearts that they can make a difference to someone close by in the community.

These would be classified as scrap quilts with the center medallion providing some idea of colours.  This time it is fall; a beautiful time in this part of the world.  Here is quilt #1.





Two more to go.  Have a great day.

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