Summary

The author joined a church quilt group to make quilts for those in need, forming a close-knit group of friends and engaging in community service through the distribution of quilts to various recipients, including sick individuals, assisted living facilities, and international missions.

Abstract

The author recounts her journey of joining a church quilt group at the invitation of her cousin, despite her limited sewing skills. Along with a friend and two other companions, they formed a group that met biweekly to create quilts for those in need. Their gatherings were filled with camaraderie and laughter, often followed by lunches at a local Mexican restaurant where they became regulars. The quilts they made were not only distributed locally but also reached international destinations through mission trips, touching lives in places like Ireland and a South American orphanage. A particularly meaningful donation was made to the Ronald McDonald House in Los Angeles. The experience taught the author valuable lessons about friendship, community service, and God's love expressed through acts of kindness.

Opinions

The author initially felt surprised by her cousin's invitation due to her limited sewing abilities but was eager to participate.
She values the deepened friendships that formed within the quilt group, highlighting the adventure and true friendship they shared.
The author expresses gratitude for the fun and fulfilling experiences, including the challenges faced by the church group in accommodating their lively personalities.
There is a sense of pride and joy in being part of a group that created quilts with love, which were then prayed over and given away to those in need.
The author holds the church's mission work in high regard, especially the impact of their quilts on recipients both locally and internationally.
The visits to the Ronald McDonald House were particularly impactful, providing insight into the organization's work and the importance of supporting families in difficult times.
The author is hopeful and looks forward to the church quilt group resuming activities post-Covid shutdowns.
She acknowledges the spiritual aspect of their work, recognizing that the quilts were a tangible expression of God's love when given freely to others.
The author is thankful for the invitation to join the quilt group and sees it as part of a larger divine plan.

“Quilts of Love”

(All Photos are my own)

Five years ago my cousin asked me to join her church quilt group in making lap quilts for people that were either sick or living in assisted living facilities.

I was actually surprised that she thought to ask me as my sewing abilities are rather limited.

Years ago (Before my eyes aged) I had been known to do some cross stitch. But That’s not sewing. 🤣

I do, however, have a dear friend that has her own sewing room in her home and so I asked her if she was interested in joining me.

Believe it or not she said yes.

From there our group blossomed as we thought to ask two other friends of ours because they seem to always be up for a good time.

In this case I learned what true friends they were as well as they were up for some adventure.

The four of us girls from north OC would carpool to the church as it was a bit of a drive and we all became a fixture every other week at my cousin’s church.

To be fair the gals that were at this church had to learn to put up with our antics. Trust me each week was quite a challenge for them in this regard. ☺️

We all had so much fun gabbing as we learned how to make these quilts and afterward the four of us from OC would meet up with another of our friends for lunch as she worked full time very near to the church.

We always met at the same Mexican Restaurant near the church to have our favorite Mexican. Yum.

We became “faves” of our waiter (Humberto) and very much enjoyed our “outings” twice a month.

The quilts we put together during these years were given out from the church whenever someone had a need for one or more.

They even gave one to my husband’s friend that was in the hospital at the time (but only after they prayed over the quilt and I had also made sure to pick his favorite color- -green). 🙂

The church had a group of people going to Ireland on a short mission trip and they took many of the quilts with them to pass out to people there.

Another time there was a short mission trip to a South American orphanage and many were taken and given out there as well. (*see photo below)

The very last time our group donated many quilts it was such a blessing to our little group. That tour and donation was at the Ronald McDonald House in the Los Angeles area. We learned so much from that tour and all about the wonderful things that they do for the family of kids that have had surgery, etc.

It was such a wonderful day to share with my Quilt friends and my cousin.

I am so grateful that my cousin thought to ask me to help her with her quilts five years ago.

Things at the church have changed since they shut down during Covid and we are currently waiting to hear when they’ll Start back up again.

We all learned alot and made some new friends and obviously saw that God loves quilts when they’re Made with love by others to give freely when needed.

Here are some wonderful photos of some of our group.

I’m so Glad that I said YES and it taught me to remember to never under estimate His plan.

Lu ❤️

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