I’m thrilled to say that I’ve completed my crocheted Amineko, and I’ll be entering her in Finished Objects Friday…
Today I discovered a new blog hop titled, Needle and Thread Thursday, perfect since I also sew…
I’ve been actively sewing since I was about seven years old, I started making my own clothing/designs in elementary school, and had my designs featured in local fashion shows in my twenties…
For my first Needle and Thread post I thought I’d put the spotlight (again) on the wonderful ministry at our local church; The quilters group… These were some of the quilts at our Lutheran Church’s Global Mission Sunday, 136 quilts were dedicated to the Lutheran World Relief.
My Church’s quilting group makes each quilt
We all have a part in making each quilt. I mainly do the sewing, I’m fast, sew straight seams, so the quilts fly off the machine. Most of the other ladies take care of the piecing, I assist with that if there are no more quilts to sew. All the women are much older than me, but they made me feel welcome from the day I walked into the quilting group. They are part of my crafting family.
These days my sewing, that’s not volunteer based, mainly revolves around my lovely daughter. I enjoy making things for her!
Sharing with others…
One of the ways I celebrate life, is sharing my talents with others…not everyone is as fortunate and so I volunteer when I’m able. I had good role models, both of my parents were always willing to assist those in need. Which was hard at times, since they didn’t have too much when my brother and I were young…
Helping make quilts, crocheting bears for the Mother Bear Project, creating cards for Operation Write Home,and assisting my churches ministries; local homeless shelter and our church’s food pantry, are a few ways I can show strangers that someone does care about them.
What I’m reading…
This morning, I completed my first Amineko, my eight-year old daughter has already requested another one, so I’ll most likely start on it within a few weeks. I used a pattern to crochet Aminko, the pattern is located in the book Hello my name is Aminkeo: The Story of a Crafty Crochet Cat
This book differs from many crochet books I have, in that it tells a story (through pictures of crocheted kitties) about a crocheted cat named, Amineko and his friends, and their escapades.
Wow. This is a lot of gorgeous quilts!
Thanks @Andréann,
I’m always inspired to create other things, after leaving the quilting group. I have so much fun making the quilts too. 🙂
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Opal, this is such a lovely, generous way to use your talents. And that book looks adorable.
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Hi @Jeannine, I’ve always enjoyed sharing with others. my parents taught me well. 🙂 I’m playing that forward with my daughter.
My daughter and I both love the book, so much humor to accomodate the stories, and so many crocheted cats that we both wanted to hug. I’ll eventually have to make one for myself.
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What a beautiful, beautiful gift. The blessings here! The quilts, the women, the fellowship, the ministry. Just beautiful!
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@Elizabeth Foss,
It’s a wonderful ministry, our Lutheran church does so much for others, so I do feel as though I’ve found my spiritual home. I feel truly blessed that my search for a spiritual home, while I’m on earth, is over.
Aynaria recently posted..Work in Progress Wednesday: Crochet; Amineko
Wow, such talent you have!! And the joy of sharing it with others! What a blessing your quilts will be!! Found you through Elizabeth’s…..happy sewing!!
Hi @Alisa,
Thanks so much for stopping by, I’m surrounded by many talented ladies in my quilting group. We all have a part in creating each one.
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That is a LOT of quilts 🙂 But oh so pretty!
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Hi @Rachel,
They are lovely; we have some talented ladies in our quilting group. The quilts piled up quickly, it took a while to decorate the pews. I’m so happy we had a lot to donate to Lutheran World Relief.
Thanks for stopping by!
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All I can say is wow! What a blessing to be a part of something like your church ministry. I have often thought about starting a group for my parish. Any tips or thoughts on how to start one?
Hi @Elizabeth,
I’d decide what type of organization you’d want to donate the items, or you could ask them for suggestions too, since they might know of organizations that would benefit from this type of charity. I’d see whether others are interested in creating being part of the group. Once you approach one of your parish leaders, perhaps they could put it in parish newsletter/bulletin, mention it in service, or if the parish has a site online, advertise that way?
That’s how my church advertises the numerous ministries available. I joined the church about six months ago, although my daughter was attending the school since she was in kindergarten.
I hope that helps, and thanks so much for stopping by. 🙂
Some crafting groups decide to help people locally. I’m a member of a crochet, and knitting group member that donates crocheted and knitted items to children in intensive care, shelter. Others create items for those in the military or the family members. It can be touch having a loved one away.
Some of the crafts are done in my home, but others like the quilting group meet weekly; some groups meet monthly. Although I enjoy both, I must admit I enjoy going to my quilting group since it gives me a chance to fellowship with like-minded women who are blessed with a willingness to help others. That is an inspiration!
Aynaria recently posted..Work in Progress Wednesday: Crochet; Amineko
Quilts are calling to me.. I need to learn how to quilt! Here is my sewing link (I also posted several dresses I made on Tuesday): http://likemamalikedaughter.blogspot.com/2012/04/bell-bottom-baby.html
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Probably it took so much time to do it!! I’m impressed! You are very talented
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