A big ago I got an email from blog reader Lori. In the past Lori has helped by binding quilts that I long armed and then donating them onto ShareHouse of Fargo in ND who offers Chemical, Drug & Alcohol Addiction & Dependency Treatment & Recovery Services For Adults thru Inpatient & Outpatient Services. I’ve always thought it to be a worth place to support. Well Lori now has her own longarm and offered to quilt some tops too. AWESOME. I am always looking for more longarmers. Lori is primarily looking for twin sized quilt tops and a few came in so I sent them to Lori.
Lori writes:
“I have three quilts that I will be bringing to Sharehouse probably this week.
I have asked that the residents get to keep the quilts that we donate. Since this quilt was flowery, I added a random feathery quilting design.
Linda White (you had lined her up for me, thank you!) had contacted me and very graciously sent me a few backs. I used her stripe fabric for the back, and since it wasn’t quite large enough, I added a teal piece to the back, which I also used for the binding.
The next quilt…
“I love this quilt, what a classic!
This quilt is 73” x 97”.”
We’re lucky today…there is a third quilt also finished by Lori…
“I believe this quilt top was made by someone in Iowa. When you contacted me about this quilt top, I had you send it to my sister-in-law, Lori (yes, we have the same first name) in Colorado.
Lori also added the border, supplied the binding and put together the back, which I think would have been great as another top. The last photo is the backing. A great batik fabric was used for the largest part with more batiks pieced in. This quilt is 77” x 99”! All I did was quilt and bind.
WOW…I’m so excited to see these and so excited for the people of Sharehouse who will get to use them. Addiction is hard…I hope the quilts can remind them when they get in a tough spot, people are cheering them on to make good choices.
That’s to Lori and her sister in law Lori for completing these and to the people who made the tops.
Cheers to both Loris! They did a wonderful job for what sounds like a good cause! Have a blessed week everyone.
What a wonderful gift!
A great story, wonderful quilts, and some really awesome teamwork for the Community Quilts program, Jo!!
Beautiful quilts for a great cause! Thanks to all for your generosity.
More beautiful quilts for those in need.
Love and prayers
Wonderful quilt tops and great finishes from the 2 Lori’s. I so enjoy hearing how quilting is supporting others in need.
Beautiful quilts everyone! I especially love the four patch! I need to make one of those! Thanks everyone for inspiring and being so generous!
What love, generosity, and skill by these beautiful quilt involved people! The Golden Rule at its best!!
Those are beautiful quilts. And Lori was right about the backing for the last quilt, it could have been used as a top. Thanks to all involved in making these lovelies. Jo, thanks to you for sharing.