A couple of months ago, one of my guild sisters gave me a large shopping bag full of 5 in squares of cotton fabric. We used to use them to make children’s quilts but have had to give that up since we do not have a place to store all the supplies. We had been meeting at a local church and had a storage room there plus use of the multipurpose room two days a month. It was a sweet deal but the congregation dwindled down to 6 people and they turned the property back to the church governing group who has it up for sale. So I was given a large amount of the left over squares because I take all this stuff and use it. Or in this case, find it a new home.
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So, later that day, I went to another church to see if we could use their multipurpose room one day a month for our workshops. I met the church secretary, Constance, and told her why I was there. We started talking about quilting, she told me her church group makes those same little children’s quilts and I gave her the bag of squares. She was thrilled.
I was at that church a couple of weeks ago for a workshop. The lady who takes care of day care kids in that room told me the secretary had come over and brought each of the kids in her care a newly made quilt. The kids were excited to have them.
Today, Constance came here to give me some quilting supplies she had been given but had no use for. I told her about the kids loving her gifts, she was thrilled to hear it. Then I gave her another large bag full of 6 in squares in exchange for the things she had given me. She went off quite happy.
The things she gave me were two large kits that make applique quilts. I don't do that kind of work but contacted two of my co quilters and they will use them and do a great job in the bargain. Constance got them out of her house, I got them out of my house. I have nothing left over to store and everyone is happy!
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