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February 26, 2016 by: Janelle Jones

Quilters: Blocks Needed For Carrigan Comfort Quilt

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Bailey, CO: Three Park County Sheriff’s Department officers were wounded Wednesday while serving an eviction notice on a man who first motioned the officers into his home, then opened fire. Corporal Nate Carrigan of the Park County Sheriff’s Office injuries were fatal.

Master Patrol Deputy Kolby Martin is in serious condition with multiple gunshot wounds and Captain Mark Hancock was grazed in the ear, treated and has been released.

Carrigan Comfort Quilt

Corporal Nate Carrigan: Dedicated Deputy & Coach

The community of Bailey Colorado is in mourning [Denver ABC News 7 story here]. Carrigan, who grew up in the close-knit mountain town, served also as the baseball and football coach at Platte Canyon High School.  He leaves behind his parents Melissa and John, siblings Jamie, John and Alicia, his girlfriend Melissa and countless others who will miss seeing him in town, on the field or at the Cutthroat Cafe.

Yesterday a group of three beginning quilters began discussing how to create a quilt for Carrigan’s loved ones.

A few years ago, our daughter received a tied fleece blanket from Project Linus. It comforted her and is part of her healing. I’m hoping a quilt we all work together to create can help those closest to Nate. It will also help us as makers to remember to be grateful for officers and their families. I’ve spent a great deal of my life in Bailey, it’s like my second home.  I’ve many friends and family members who live in and are active in the community. I’m just hoping we can be of comfort to those hurting.

Carrigan Comfort Quilt

Blue Birds Fly: Swallows swoop then soar.

“We as a family know how it feels to have to grieve a loss that should never happen. These guys work hard for us. Let me know the colors,” said Michelle Holiday, whose family has also lost members serving in law enforcement.  Michelle will be making the center medallion for the quilt.

“A quilt signifies warmth. It is something that brings comfort,” said Michelle.

“I am a police officer’s wife and my heart sank when I read of this news yesterday. I am actually designing a quilt for my son made from this line [Blue Bird by Cotton + Steel] right now …  I am ordering my fabric today. When do you need the squares by?” said Stephanie Leigh, another beginning quilter.

{February 26, 2016 UPDATE BELOW: Important Block Prep Info & Keeping you in the Loop …} 

Carrigan Comfort Quilt

Cotton + Steel Blue Bird Collection: Some are using fabrics from this line to create blocks. Palette guidelines below.

Quilters of all levels are asked to participate in the creation of the Carrigan Comfort Quilt. It is hoped enough blocks can be prepared to provide two quilts; one for Nate’s parents and one for his girlfriend.

Here’s how you can help.

  1. Pray for Nate’s loved ones and for the healing of his fellow officers. Please also pray for the safety of all first responders and their families and those who have lost loved ones in law enforcement.
  2. Commit to making a block (or more). Please notify me in the comment box below as to your ability to do so and how many blocks you can make. Ideally we need 32+ blocks for one quilt (64 if we’re looking to do two quilts). Send such to me:  Janelle Jones 9974 Clairton Street, Highlands Ranch, CO  80126 by March 15, 2015 or earlier.
  3. If you’re on or near the Colorado front range and would like to assist with assembly, please let me know.
  4. Please feel free to include a short note of gratitude when you send your block/s. Nate’s parents’ names are Melissa & John Carrigan, his siblings are Jamie (also an officer in another Colorado community), John and Alicia. Nate’s girlfriend is Melissa Patterson.

Block Specifications (Pattern) & Color Palette:

  1. Palette: Predominantly navy blue and complimentary blues; White (a white that goes well with your fabrics); Gold and complimentary yellows. Sashing lines within your block should be white. Stephanie and I will be using fabrics from Cotton + Steel’s Blue Bird line. Feel free to do so, or use fabrics you feel will be calming, uplifting and comforting within the palette. Michelle’s medallion will also feature birds.
  2. Block Pattern: From Moda’s Ruby, Peal & Opal FREE Quilt Pattern by Corey Yoder. Instructions here.
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God created, sew should we.  [Creative Joy = Therapy = Undeniable Rippling Effects.]  Our stories as makers are valuable. [Life is humbling. Sharing our journeys is uplifting and productive.]

 

UPDATE: Important Block Prep Info & Keeping you in the Loop February 28, 2016 … 

*  Block/s Preparation & Sashing:  Thanks to those making multiple blocks. We are REALLY hoping to make two nice sized quilts. Please prepare and send your multiple block as individual blocks;  do not sash such together. The assembly team will add top and bottom sashing and vertical sashing. Thank you so much.

* Internal “Sashing”: The vertical and horizontal lines within your blocks should be a white that compliments your other fabrics. If that’s a white on white, or cream on white, or bright white, no worries. We’re going to pick a blender (white on white or a contrast for the overall sashing. Do what looks best on your block. Again, please do not add the top and bottom sashing. To keep things uniform, we will add such during assembly.

*  Keeping in touch. It would be good to be able to keep in touch with everyone over the course of this project. Many have indicated a willingness to provide more blocks if need be, a few have offered to make contributions for materials such as batting and backing and assembly help and other great things, etc…. The good way to keep everyone in the progress and needs loop is via our newsletter. Please keep the subscribe box checked near your “Reply” OR utilize the subscriber box if you did not do so in your initial correspondence.

 *  Please REPLY … as you’re committing to making a block, please let us know below so that we can get a rough idea of how many blocks will be sent. When you reply, if it is your first time replying on Sew God, your post will not automatically show. This is a protective measure to make sure comments posted are appropriate and even more so, that we are not spammed by robots (for real). Please be patient. I try to reply and approve frequently. Thank you.

 

 

 

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December 2, 2015 by: Janelle Jones

‘Tis the Season to Showcase the Givers

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"Innocence."

Tennessee Dog Whisperer Quilter Lives Hands & Feet Life

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Linda’s Border Collie Bailey takes in her first snow.

MAKER-GIVER SERIES: Part 1 of 2 featuring Linda Laird’s creations and heart for giving. Linda, thanks for blessing us by allowing me showcase some of your work and words of inspiration. Photo Creds: Linda Laird. (Read Part 2 here … See Linda’s Fabulous Quilts)

In a beautiful country setting situated outside Millington, Tennessee lives a gifted, hard-working woman with a generous heart. A woman who quilts, gardens and puts her show dogs lovingly through the paces. She is an amazing photographer and a published author.  More than any thing, this woman unceasingly lives out what it means to be God’s hands & feet on earth.

Linda and her high school sweetheart and husband of 47 years Tennessee home.

Linda and (hubby of 47 years )Kenny’s Tennessee home where they raised two boys and presently share with Border Collies Oreo and Bailey.

When Christian vocalist Matthew West recorded “Do Something” he was urging us all to rise up; live up to the purpose for which we were created. West’s challenge to us is to use the God-given talents we have to live active, selfless lives giving comfort, changing hearts and righting ungodly circumstances.

Linda Laird is the “Do Something” role model.

'Tis the Season, to showcase the givers. Winter at Linda's place.

‘Tis the Season, to showcase the givers. Winter at Linda’s place.

I became acquainted with Linda some months back through the College Of Quilts Facebook community.

I’d asked about a pattern I saw posted and she responded to me privately. We carried on an online messaging conversation wherein she immediately offered to send me an extra Big Foot for free motion she had “collecting dust.”

It still makes me feel all warm inside thinking about a then complete stranger, offering up something to me, a very newbie quilt maker she’d met just moments prior from somewhere out in cyberspace.

No pretense. Just encouragement.

That is Linda’s way. She dives in. Once a hand-quilter, now a free motion guru, thanks to finagling her high school sweet heart hubby into purchasing her dream machine Bernina and her determination to learn and grow in her craft and be a giver.

Linda's Quilt-Along Sampler.

Linda’s Quilt-Along Sampler.

Bettering her stitches, taking more creative license with each quilt, Linda has 40+ creations under her production belt this year. Most of which are in the grateful hands of others.

Now that I know her better, I am not surprised our first encounter was her taking time, reaching out to give.

Join us next post. We’ll be featuring quilts from Linda’s 2015 collection.

“Christ has no body on earth but yours, no hands but yours, no feet but yours. Yours are the eyes through which Christ’s compassion for the world is to look out; yours are the feet with which He is to go about doing good; and yours are the hands with which He is to bless us now.” ~Saint Teresa of Avila

SGlogo50pxGod created, sew should we.  [Creative Joy = Therapy = Undeniable Rippling Effects.]  Our stories as makers are valuable. [Life is humbling. Sharing our journeys is uplifting and productive.]

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October 28, 2015 by: Janelle Jones

Beginner Seamstress Nails Princess Anna Costume

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Amanda Brown: Marketing Specialist by day, Kirklee’s Costume Maker by Night.

“It’s awesome … making Halloween costumes for my little one!”

Health Insurance Marketing Communications Specialist Amanda Brown has been sewing just shy of a year.

“My mother bought me my first sewing machine last Christmas and I’ve loved it since! I grew up watching her sew and it’s come (mostly) naturally to me,” explained the Indianapolis native.

Amanda’s sewing abilities have blossomed over the past 10 months. So she felt confident tackling an important request from stepdaughter Kirklee, stepping up to the challenge of fashioning a special Halloween costume to be worn in the kndergartner’s school costume parade and for neighborhood trick-or-treating.

“Last year, she was Elsa, so naturally, she had to go as Princess Anna this year,” said Amanda.

Perfect Finish! Princess Anna Costume for Kirklee

Perfect Finish! New Seamstress Amanda Brown’s Princess Anna Costume for Stepdaughter Kirklee.

“I’ve made her quite a few basic dresses, but taking on a costume was a whole new challenge for me. After all, I’d still consider myself relatively inexperienced making garments,” Amanda noted.

Kirklee’s costume took Amanda a few hours over about 3 nights. “All together, I probably spent 6-8 hours on the Princess Anna costume. Well worth it for the end result!” she said.

“She LOVES the costume and was very concerned it would not be done in time for her to show off on her school’s Costume Day!” Amanda said regarding Kirklee’s reaction her Halloween princess attire. [Read more…]

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October 2, 2015 by: Janelle Jones

Step One: Beginning the Journey to Become A Maker

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Vigilantly Seek a Miss Clara.

“If you’re going to actually do this, you’re going to need to get started, soon,” came the urging directive on the other end of the line. By her voice, ‘soon’ really meant, as in yesterday.

The caller was my sister Vicki, the ultra-creative-quilting-Martha Stewart-type-perfect-hostess-perfect-seamstress-family-glue-person championing me toward my goal of creating a graduation quilt for my first-born college senior, Grant.

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If you’ve an opportunity to give someone hope, do that. The world needs more hope.

Once my gut settled on the immediate project nature of the beast, I became overwhelmingly encouraged that Vicki actually believed I could muster the task of creating a quilt. It was something I’d always wanted to do but never truly felt capable.

In a large sense, Vicki reminds me of Karen Abercrombie’s War Room character Miss Clara.
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