Thanks to Pam Raby, one of our amazing instructors, The Pine Needle recently hosted a Community Sewing Day to make quilts for Cares NW, a local charity.
Pam has been inspired by the heart quilts that so many guilds have made for communities affected by tragedy. Cares NW has long been near and dear to the Portland community and especially the Pine Needle.Thinking about how she might contribute, Pam offered her time as a teacher and presented construction techniques as well as heart quilt ideas which she discovered online. It was a wonderful day! A lovely group of generous, kind hearted women came to our community service day. Pam (and probably everyone there) especially enjoyed the collaborative, willing spirit everyone brought. As quilters, we often spend many hours alone happily stitching the hours away. It is refreshing and gratifying to pitch in and work together to create quilts for kids in need of comfort in our town.
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| Part of the group was busy working in our Lounge. |
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| While still more people worked in the Classroom. |
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| Some of our Pine Needle regulars, and prolific quilters for CARES: Charlotte, Pam, and Margaret. |
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| Master coordinator, Karen, working behind the scenes organizing and making kits |
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| Kathy's work in progress. |
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| Kathy's finished quilt top (Illumination, designed by Pam Raby). |
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| Beth's hearts in progress. |
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| Nikki's citrus themed quilt top. |
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| Another heart top in progress |
Heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated. The event was so fun and productive that we will definitely be doing again.
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