FREE JELLYROLL............
I knew that would get your attention! I've been thinking all night about this and have finally come up with an idea that I think will work. But I need your help - A LOT! My dear friend Terry's (visit her blog here) husband had a tragic accident at work yesterday. Their family is going to be facing a pretty difficult time ahead. I've been thinking about how much love there is out here among us quilters in blogland and how we all want to help each other out in times of need. I've also thought how we would love to just pop over to Terry's house to give her a hug or make a meal for the family or deliver some flowers. But, because we are spread out all over the world - that just isn't possible. So how can we show our love to their family? This is what I've been thinking about. I would like to organize a quilt party - a project from us to Terry's family. This is my idea - I would love for each of you to make a 9 1/2 inch block for Terry's family quilt. If you could send it to me, I'll piece it together. Once I receive your block, I will enter your name in the jelly roll contest. If you could blog about it AND send me a block, I will enter your name 5 times into the contest. (You'll have to come back here and comment on this post to let me know your blog address). If there are any longarmers out there that would like to volunteer their quilting service, I would gladly take you up on that offer as well. If you have a blog and do not want to make a block, I will enter you into a drawing for a $15.00 gift certificate to the Fat Quarter Shop if you blog about this project.OK - I have been writing this post as it comes into my head and am afraid that I've rambled! Here's the nitty gritty of this project/contest:
Create a 9 1/2 inch square block for Terry's family and send it to me - 1 entry to win the American Primer Jelly Roll.
Create a 9 1/2 inch square block for Terry's family AND blog about this project - 5 entries to win the American Primer Jelly Roll.
Blog about this project - 1 entry to win a $15.00 gift certificate to the Fat Quarter Shop!You'll need to come back to THIS POST and comment in order to be eligible. (Please be sure to include your email address in your post if you have no reply set up in your blog profile) I will contact you privately with my mailing address. As the blocks roll in, I will be sure to post them here on my blog. We'll keep the finished project a secret until we send it to Terry! Once she receives it, I'll post the picture of the completed quilt.If I've made any mistakes here with this contest, please let me know and I'll correct it! It's the first time I've done a project like this!!Now, please spread the word! I'll have to put a deadline of November 15th, 2009 on this project so the quilt can be there in time for Christmas. Now let's get sewing!! Thank you so much for helping to lift the burden - even if it is just a little!UPDATE: TERRY'S HOME DECOR IS COUNTRY SO I THINK IF WE USE REDS, BLUES, YELLOWS AND BROWNS, THE QUILT WILL FIT RIGHT IN NICELY. SOME OF YOU HAVE ASKED ABOUT A THEME - HOW ABOUT SCRAPPY LOVE?!! AND IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE $1.00 WITH YOUR BLOCK TO COVER EITHER QUILTING COSTS OR SHIPPING COSTS - WELL, THAT WOULD BE GREAT TOO! I AM ALWAYS SO IMPRESSED WITH THE GENEROSITY OF QUILTERS!! ANY LEFT OVER DONATIONS WILL GO TO THE FAMILY TO HELP WITH EXPENSES. THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN!!
I knew that would get your attention! I've been thinking all night about this and have finally come up with an idea that I think will work. But I need your help - A LOT! My dear friend Terry's (visit her blog here) husband had a tragic accident at work yesterday. Their family is going to be facing a pretty difficult time ahead. I've been thinking about how much love there is out here among us quilters in blogland and how we all want to help each other out in times of need. I've also thought how we would love to just pop over to Terry's house to give her a hug or make a meal for the family or deliver some flowers. But, because we are spread out all over the world - that just isn't possible. So how can we show our love to their family? This is what I've been thinking about. I would like to organize a quilt party - a project from us to Terry's family. This is my idea - I would love for each of you to make a 9 1/2 inch block for Terry's family quilt. If you could send it to me, I'll piece it together. Once I receive your block, I will enter your name in the jelly roll contest. If you could blog about it AND send me a block, I will enter your name 5 times into the contest. (You'll have to come back here and comment on this post to let me know your blog address). If there are any longarmers out there that would like to volunteer their quilting service, I would gladly take you up on that offer as well. If you have a blog and do not want to make a block, I will enter you into a drawing for a $15.00 gift certificate to the Fat Quarter Shop if you blog about this project.OK - I have been writing this post as it comes into my head and am afraid that I've rambled! Here's the nitty gritty of this project/contest:
Create a 9 1/2 inch square block for Terry's family and send it to me - 1 entry to win the American Primer Jelly Roll.
Create a 9 1/2 inch square block for Terry's family AND blog about this project - 5 entries to win the American Primer Jelly Roll.
Blog about this project - 1 entry to win a $15.00 gift certificate to the Fat Quarter Shop!You'll need to come back to THIS POST and comment in order to be eligible. (Please be sure to include your email address in your post if you have no reply set up in your blog profile) I will contact you privately with my mailing address. As the blocks roll in, I will be sure to post them here on my blog. We'll keep the finished project a secret until we send it to Terry! Once she receives it, I'll post the picture of the completed quilt.If I've made any mistakes here with this contest, please let me know and I'll correct it! It's the first time I've done a project like this!!Now, please spread the word! I'll have to put a deadline of November 15th, 2009 on this project so the quilt can be there in time for Christmas. Now let's get sewing!! Thank you so much for helping to lift the burden - even if it is just a little!UPDATE: TERRY'S HOME DECOR IS COUNTRY SO I THINK IF WE USE REDS, BLUES, YELLOWS AND BROWNS, THE QUILT WILL FIT RIGHT IN NICELY. SOME OF YOU HAVE ASKED ABOUT A THEME - HOW ABOUT SCRAPPY LOVE?!! AND IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE $1.00 WITH YOUR BLOCK TO COVER EITHER QUILTING COSTS OR SHIPPING COSTS - WELL, THAT WOULD BE GREAT TOO! I AM ALWAYS SO IMPRESSED WITH THE GENEROSITY OF QUILTERS!! ANY LEFT OVER DONATIONS WILL GO TO THE FAMILY TO HELP WITH EXPENSES. THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN!!
LAURIE'S BLOG IS: http://ayankeequilter.blogspot.com
I suggested that alot of us do not quilt but we could drop them a card to let them
know we are thinking about them, and praying for them.
MY SISTER SHERRY AND DH, TONY ARRIVED AT OUR HOUSE LAST NIGHT AT
1130PM, OKLAHOMA TIME. IT WAS A VERY LONG DRIVE AND THEY STAYED
ABOUT 45 MINUTES. THEY HAD AMY LAUGHING. SHE WOULD ONLY TAKE ONE
PAIN PILL SO SHE WOULD BE AWAKE WHEN THEY CAME.
THE MASS ON HER NECK GREW MORE OVER NIGHT. THE NURSE WAS HERE
FROM HOSPICE YESTERDAY AND THEN SHE CALLED US AFTER SHE LEFT. SHE
TOLD US TO HAVE NAVY BLUE AND BLACK TOWELS ON HAND BECAUSE WHEN
THIS TUMOR BURSTS THERE WILL BE MASSIVE BLEEDING.....AND HAVING THE
DARK COLORED TOWELS WOULD NOT ALLOW AMY TO SEE THE AMOUNT OF BLOOD
AS ANYONE WOULD PANIC. I HOPE I DON'T FAINT AND SHOW ANY CONCERN
BECAUSE IT WILL SCARE AMY. I ALREADY TOLD AMY THAT WE KNOW THIS
MASS WILL BE A MESS IF IT BURSTS BECAUSE OF THE SIZE OF IT. SHE COULD DIE
INSTANTLY BUT I WILL NOT CONFESS THAT....SHE SHALL NOT DIE AND
WILL DO THE WORK OF THE LORD. (Amy does not know she could die instantly)
SHERRY AND MOTHER ARE GOING TO COME OVER AFTER WHILE.
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR PRAYERS FOR NOT ONLY AMY BUT ALL THE
OTHER PEOPLE IN DESPERATE NEED: Ashley, Bill and Kerrie, Simran-a 10 week
preemie baby girl, Andrew,Becca, Sally, MommaB and husband, Leila and Korbie,
Jo, Tammy, Jennifer, Teresa, Roy and Elisabeth, AJ and Irene, Sherry's foot,
Kristie, Patricia, Jean and Bill,Madonna, Dennis, Jay and Suzanne, Peggy, Sammy,
Cass and Will, Tom, Bobby, Richie and Megan, Richard and Debbie
YOU ALL ARE WONDERFUL, AWESOME, AND PRECIOUS TREASURES
ANGEL HUGS
LOVE
Debbie
Debbie, I just wanted you to know that I've been thinking about you alot. You have been so strong and you continue to be an awesome mother! I'm praying for your family.
ReplyDeleteHello sweet Aunt Debbie, I am glad to hear Granny and mom are droping by to visit. Mom said she was on a strawberry shortcake run :0) The quilting idea sounds fun, I don't know about me being a very good quilter, I had so much trouble making the Coraline dolls with my carpil tunnel I think thats how you spell it. My hands are getting bad, I am not able to grasp things to well any more. I think its wonderful though being able to help someone else. I will ask mom to do it :0) I pray Amy has a good day today and tonight as well. I love you all so much. You are in my prayers daily.
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Heidi
Your strong Faith & fortitude are so incredible. Know that your Circle of Friends are offering up Prayers to help you though these difficult hours.
ReplyDeleteYour call for quilting blocks left me in desperate straits..I of course never had much talent in that realm. Just doing a simple straight stitch, the needle went through my finger and I had to get a tetanus shot OUCH!!!
I called my cousin in Northern Minnesota who is an accomplished Quilter--& she is putting together a 9 1/2" block for me. Will mail to you when it arrives
God Bless you and Keep you
Carol
Dear Debbie,
ReplyDeleteYou are my inspiration with you walk with the Lord during this time...my heart goes out to you and your beloved Amy. I will continue to pray for your entire family.
Warmly,
Deb
Thank you Debbie!
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Dear Debbie, you have got to be the strongest woman I know of. I will be honored to do a quilt block. I have sewn for years but just staring to put quilts together. This one block is something I can do. Prayers to all. Gratefully in Jesus.
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May we all love you and bless you as God obviously has! My heart aches so bad for you, but your strong words are telling me that your spirit is prepared to handle this, even if you, mortally, are not sure.
ReplyDeleteHi Debbie,
ReplyDeleteI'm afraid I can't help you with the quilt block as I have never sewn one. Someday I hope to learn.
May God be with you as you help Amy through this battle. My prayer today is that the mass will not burst but shrink instead! You are an amazing woman of faith and I can see where Amy get's her strength! Bless you! Hugs, Loretta
Hi Debbie. My heart goes out to you. I am joining Loretta in praying that the tumor shrink and not burst. Lifting Amy up into the Lord's healing hands. I totally believe in the power of prayer, sweety.
ReplyDeleteOh also wanted to tell you to expect a package for Amy on Saturday. (HUGS)
Sandra
Oh Debbie, here you are in the midst of your own troubles, and doing something so wonderful for someone else! You are such an inspiration. I don't sew, so I can't join in this lovely project. Debbie, I pray that Amy's tumor won't burst. I just hate for you and Amy to have to deal with that. God bless you. laurie
ReplyDeleteI'm praying as hard as I possibly can sweetest Amy and dearest Debbie. I have a card on my dresser "Mother Mary" Expect a Miracle "Have faith that your prayers have been heard and are being answered" All my love, thoughs and prayers to a very brave and courageous family. Linda ♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteNot a quilter, I can't help with that, but sending prayers your way for all.
ReplyDeleteThe towels don't have to be black or navy -- they can be brown, or red or bright floral, just something that will not contrast the way white or pastel would. Not new, something you can toss. I pray it doesn't happen. Keep the towels in a box under the bed so they can be pulled out quickly, but are out of sight meanwhile. You can even use adult diapers and just line them with a dark towel. Do what works.
You won't faint, you will work calmly to do what needs done. It may never happen the way you've been warned, they have to prepare you just in case.
Hugs and very best caring.
My Dear Debbie you have got to be the most kindest woman in all of blogland my friend...Honey I don't sew anymore...as I can see to thread a needle any more...I'm so sorry to hear about Amy and you know what I visit your niece Heidi and she is also the sweetest thing it must run in the family...Prayers coming your way...If their is anything thing else I can do please let me know...Love ya sis...Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
ReplyDeleteDear Debbie, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kind words today.. Honestly, finding out I had to move was a shock, but I'm ashamed to shed another tear, when my troubles do not compare to others', and I should be counting my blessings. Seeing everything in proper perspective, please know that I continue to pray for Amy, before I would even dare think to mention my own needs... I pray for you too Debbie, and I'm glad to hear Sherry is there with you now... As for the quilt square, I would LOVE to pitch in. I am not a very experienced quilter, but I HAVE done some, and I will see what I can do to contribute. I'm sure I can come up with something!.. Love and ((Hugs)).. ~tina
ReplyDeleteDearest Debbie, I'm glad Sherry is there with you. I am praying for that tumor to stop growing and not burst. I am praying for it to shrink and leave Amy's body and let her find comfort once more. You are so strong and have such faith. We try to lift you but I think it is you who lifts us with you your unending faith, hope, love and charity.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless you.
Dawn
What a beautiful and selfless gesture. I don't quilt so I can't participate but I will send my love and best wishes for this venture to be a HUGE success.
ReplyDeleteOh Debbie, this is just so YOU. To be helping others, thinking up kind and fun things, rallying people around an idea, all on the behalf of other folks. THAT'S DEBBIE ALL RIGHT, is what I thought!!!
ReplyDeleteNow, someone who comes to my bloggie is a very wonderful quilter, I remember that but can't call up the name...hmmm...I will make a graphic and post it and it will link to this post so they can read all about it. I am a pathetic creature with a needle so I will just donate to help with the quilting costs.
Amy is so young, her skin is so stretchy, I hope that like my aunt, it will not burst, that was feared for her as well but they went and TOLD her that she could die and just really set her back for quite awhile with worry...then the tumor shrank down...I am so glad no one is telling Amy that scary stuff. I am still holding out for the miracle. But just like we might see a weed and think, "Oh, a no-good weed," maybe God sees that same weed and thinks, "That weed feeds the butterflies and bees and makes life on earth possible and that was my plan," the MIRACLE may not be evident to us at first. But God is at the helm.
Hi Debbie, Thanks so much for your beautiful card, we receive it yesterday. You are the strongest person that I met. You are an inspiration for the rest of us, your strong Faith in GOD is so incredible. God bless you! We will continue praying for your entire family especially for Amy. I am completely sure that her angel is watching over her. Hugs, Evelyn and family
ReplyDeleteHello sweety Aunt, thank you for your comment about the drawing, you know you draw better than I do, and watching you draw as a child and cross stitch made me continue to try so that I could one day be as wonderful as you. I beleive that God blessed you with skilled hands, being a nurse and saving and helping so many people through-out your life, and then being Amys savior your a wonderful angel. I am really glad mom and granny are coming over to watch the Wizard of Oz I love that movie, pretend I am there watching too. Have a good day, I know you need atleast one. I pray you will have one.
ReplyDeleteI love you,
Heidi
Dearest Debbie, my sewing skills are sub-minimal, but if you are asking, I am trying. I'd love to be part of this virtual sewing bee.
ReplyDeleteSo glad Sherry is now visiting with you and Amy, and of course my prayers for all listed, especially sweet Amy.
Hugs across the miles.
Continuing to pray for your family and Amy. I pray that you will not be faced with that tumor rupturing. I think of Amy so many times during the day. I understand your talking about the path you are walking as I am walking on a cancer path myself. But you know as I do, the Lord is right there with us, as you have proven over and over with your strength. I am so sorry for your broken heart. I pray that the peace of our Lord will be with you and Amy.
ReplyDeleteDebbie-You are so awesome to be blogging and thinking of someone else in need, how Great is our God who works thru us for each other to comfort each one of us and show us his love. Praying for you all, much love and prayers. I'm sorry I cannot committ to help right now, but if things change I'll let you know.
ReplyDeletei'm not a quilter but please let me know if there is anything else I can do.
ReplyDeleteStill praying for Amy and for you Debbie.
ReplyDeleteDearest Debbie, I cannot imagine what you are going through, it makes me teary. I know God only gives us as much as we can handle but HE must think you are the strongest person on earth! You know you are all in our hearts and in our prayers. Lovingly, Kerrie
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