The perfect storm occurred, inspiring me to make some quilts. First, Kendall moved out of the house. I converted her bedroom to my new sewing room. With a freshly set up sewing machine, I needed a project to work on. Neither Sidney nor myself needed any clothes made...so what could I make? Enter our church's 30 day challenge. They were having an October campaign, encouraging people to get our and serve in our community. I thought about making some quilts for foster kids. I research a bit and found this awesome organization My Very Own Blanket. The idea of making quilts for children was very near to my heart. Each of the girls received a handmade quilt from friends when they were born. The girls LOVE these quilts. In fact, Kendall still has hers.
I reached out to our local contact and she confirmed the need. My mom and I set out to work. We put together eight quilts.
My mom had some protective wrap left over from her window treatment days. When we were finished we lint rolled each quilt and wrapped them up for delivery.
The day we delivered them was very special. When we dropped them off at the adoption agency, it turns out the agency had merged with the agency that helped us with Kendall's adoption. In fact, the lady knew many of the people we had worked with. To top it off, we learned that they also try to give a quilt (along with a care package) to birth mothers when they leave the hospital, so they do not leave empty handed. This nearly brought tears to my eyes, as I thought about Kendall's birth mother and the beautiful gift that she gave us when she trusted us to take care of the baby that she carried. I am forever thankful for her and her choice.
Here are pictures of the quilts that we dropped off that day. I can assure you, I am continuing to put my machine to use, especially knowing the purpose these blankets can serve.
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