We love to quilt and we live to serve
Since 2001 a group of women have been meeting weekly to make
quilts and quilted projects at St. Thomas More. Originally we met in the Chelsea
Center and were part of Crafty Ladies. We soon formed our own ministry because
our numbers were increasing and we needed more space to work. Now we have 12 to
15 women who meet often twice weekly and still enjoy their favorite pastime
together.
Over the years we have served many organizations with our donated items: Solve,
Veterans, Floyd Nursing Home, Arcadia Ministries, SPARCC, Our Mother’s House,
St. Martha’s, St. Jude’s Parish and Bethesda House.
We pledged money for Catch the Spirit and currently made a pledge for Our Spirit Soars at St. Thomas More. We also donated auction quilts to the Bishop’s Ball for Catholic Charities, Boots and Bandanas Ball and Our Mother’s House Wine Galas. As well, all proceeds from our recent quilt raffle will go directly to St. Thomas More for “Our Spirit Soars”.
Our yearly layette shower for Sister Anne’s Arcadian families,
which is supported by STM parish members, usually donates around 27 bags of baby
items many we have sewn or our part-time supporters have knitted. In addition,
we will give cash donations to Sr. Anne,
Our Mother’s House and Bethesda House for their work with families and HIV/Aids
persons. We are always expanding our service contacts as new groups need our
quilted offerings. As an example, Mothers Helping Mothers is a new group we are
planning to help.
It is our pleasure to meet together in the Spirit Center, work with laughter and
share our talents with our communities. We always welcome new members, so even
if you only sew a straight line, you will enjoy learning new skills, and meeting
our cooperative group.
Contact Bonnie Lagner, 921-1261 for more information or the Chelsea Center.
We love to quilt and we live to serve.