mlsa3 Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 I substitute teach in Sunday School for a lady who has been in the hospital for over 6 months. She got out about a month ago and the same day they had to put her back in....Two weeks later she was sent home and after two more weeks was back in the hospital. She has RA really really bad and had gotten some type of infection in her system. She almost died twice. I decided to make her a prayer quilt. I had been wanting to make a scrappy quilt so I made a Scrappy String Quilt. I wanted really bright colors so that it might be uplifting and not just blahhhhh. Normally I wouldn't have used some of these fabrics but hey...that's what a scrappy quilt is...right? Took it to the Sunday School for the past two Sundays and everybody prayed over it and tied a knot. I quilted it with stippling in the outside border, diamonds in the sashing, and circles within circles for the blocks. I always try something new on each quilt and the circles within circles was my first time. I wanted the ladies from the class to take it to her and just tell her it was from the class and not tell her who made it but one lady had already told her about it so she knew. Yesterday one of the ladies and I took it to the hospital and gave it to her. Seeing her face light up and the smile on her face was worth it all. She just kept saying how beautiful it was and showing it to all the nurses that came in. The lady I was with folded it and hung it up on the wall of the room so that she could see it while laying in bed. I'm amazed how God will use someone like me to help brighten someone's life up just a little. I guess He wanted to let me know that there is always something we can do for others even if we feel so unworthy. This is not the best picture in the world. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidiP Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 It's very cheerful and she knew from looking at it that lots of love, and prayers, went into it. You chose a great way to encourage her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 How special Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeannieB Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 Quilting can definitely be a ministry ... it blesses the giver as well as the person receiving the gift. its a tangible act of God's love using the willing hands of His obedient servant. Keep being obedient! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidiP Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 I agree Jeannie! Quilting is a gift to share and it blesses both the giver and receiver! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 Isn't it wonderful when you can brighten someone's day with a quilt? Presenting the quilts to their owners is one of the best parts. They are always so happy to see what you did with their pieced top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amommasheart6 Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 I am constantly amazed at how God uses us as His hands and feet, even though we may think that what we are doing might be quite insignificant in the grand scheme of things. I was just telling my children today to remember what Mother Theresa use to say, "If you can't feed 100 people, just feed one." I know my kids get sick of hearing it, but this goes right along with my daily mantra, "Do what you can, with what you have, where you are." God bless you for making a difference in that woman's life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Amen to all who posted. Quilters are generous people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dramaqueenB Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 David, It's bright, fun, cheerful and full of love. Good for you, lovely quilt, and what a blessing to BE a blessing with your talents. Well Done! Beth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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