A Bitter Sweet Finish

Mom and I recently counted the number of items Sewing Hands had made.  We couldn't believe it when we reached 1,000.  Dresses, shorts, pillowcases, blankets and quilts have all been handmade and given to those in need over the past 5 years.

We also were amazed at the locations Sewing Hands reached:

Louisiana
Florida
Cuba
Haiti
Bahamas
Michigan
Tennessee

We have been to orphanages, drug treatment centers, homeless shelters, battered women's shelters, and schools.

We have met some beautiful children and were brought to tears by their genuine appreciation for the small blanket we gave them.

We have met some wonderful women who labored for hours sewing, tying, and binding.

We have received generous donations from our "angels".

It has been a good 5 years but it is time to retire.....or at least slow down (I'm sure small projects will be done by both Mom and myself as different needs arise in our communities).

So to everyone who has helped us, donated to us and encouraged us - Thank you.  It has been a good 5 years.

Sincerely,

Sharon

Delivery to Forge Ridge

February, 2016

It's hard to believe that we have finished the Forge Ridge School project.  It seems like we all have been tying blankets and sewing quilts forever.  Deborah and Sharon basted the last 50 quilts this past fall and Sharon has been diligently quilting them throughout the winter.



We also gained three new Sewing Hands from Tennessee.  Frieda, Harriet and Diane were instrumental in helping Sharon bind the last 50 quilts.

Harriet busy binding away

The delivery was postponed a few days due to snow but this past Monday - in the pouring rain - the 7th and 8th graders received their quilts.  As you can see from the smiling faces they were very happy to receive them.

Last year we found out that the school's archery team made it to the Finals so we made a special wall hanging. The principal was very surprised.