Mid Week Check In

I'm prepping well ahead for the January retreat. Trying to decide if I need more half square triangles or not. My favorite method can be found HERE

Coming up in my world- This weekend we are hoping to get together with our kids for a casual dinner for Christmas in Portland. Cory and I are going to see Air Supply in concert, followed by the Scandinavian Festival on Saturday. This has been a fun tradition for us. My grandfather was Danish, although my DNA says I'm only 15% Nordic. 

Rise and shine early Sunday to bring Cory and his brother to the airport where they will be flying to North Carolina to volunteer for rebuilding that area after the devastating landslides caused from Hurricane Helene a bit over a year ago. My hubby went last December to help the clean up efforts, also with Samaritan's Purse. 

Then Monday there will be an in person court for the criminal charges against the girl who recklessly caused the death of 2 people and changed my daughter's life. Thankfully my daughter has recovered, almost fully. Mentally it will be a difficult time since all the hearings have been virtual. We will meet the parents of the newly married couple who had their life snuffed needlessly. It will be a hard day. Oregon is soft on any crime so it is likely she will not have consequences. 

I will have the week that Cory is away to prepare for quilt retreat! I'll also be preparing space bags and clothing that was donated to take to Guatemala! It should be a good week.

That's it for me. If you have completed your Summit Stitches quilt top  feel free to send me a photo at humblequilts@gmail.com and I can add it to the link!

 

Full of Gratitude

I have so much to be thankful for!
Many of you have donated to support Faith Seeds, and I want you to know how much it means.

Faith Seeds serves families in Guatemala near Xela, meeting real and ongoing needs. The ministry pays tuition, uniform costs, and school supplies for eligible students. The after-school program is a safe space for the children, for the mommas who often walk many kilometers to bring them, and even for their pets! I loved seeing how it became a true refuge from the hardships of daily life.

Many of these families make their living by collecting recyclables in the garbage dump. Faith Seeds offers their children a different future—an education that helps them understand they do not have to work in the dump. They learn that God has a plan for their lives, that they are made in His image, and that they are deeply valued.

Beginning in January 2025 Many items were donated to me for Faith Seeds and I am happy to report you have allowed me to be a part of a matching fund effort! Thank you!

Many books!

UFO's

Many of these items went on Etsy. PS there is still one of these blocks above available! Expertly hand appliqued by Juliann. Look for it HERE. 

Juliann also donated this UFO and I am getting it completed. That will be a 2026 donation! 

Of course there was the amazing auction this summer with wonderful results with quilts that were donated! You can see that HERE.

My heart is full!

We had originally planned to go to Guatemala in November and circumstances caused us to delay that trip. We will be leaving the last day in January through the first week of February. 

Most of the families live at the foot of a volcano sitting about 7500' elevation so it does get chilly. 

Donna has graciously sent 3 boxes of warm clothing and coats to bring with me! Her daughter Krista knitted hats and I got those this week! So excited to deliver these and help distribute them. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

If you would consider donating YOU all helped make matching funds up to $10,000! School starts in January and tuition, uniforms, and supplies all need to be paid for. Faith Seeds has an after school program that provides tutoring and a large meal. If your heart is stirred to give you can do that HERE. 

Thank you all for your generosity!

Much Love

Lori

 

Summit Stitches Linky Party!

Happy December!

I was able to get the binding ready before traveling to my daughters for Thanksgiving and got it completed! YAY!

Love this little conversation print. 

In case you don't remember I summitted Mt St Helens and this sewalong came on the heels of that accomplishment. I got that done the same way we get our quilts done- one step at a time, one patch at a time. 

I would usually put a repro on the back but felt like this was more appropriate!

I'm looking forward to seeing yours. Please add your link, or just a photo, completed, or a top. Feel free to send me a photo at humblequilts@gmail.com and I'll post it. 

 

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Bible Quilt #2

 I’ve got my summit stitches ready to quilt, but I turned my attention to the Bible Quilt that was taking up space in my sewing room. Juliann donated this UFO to Faith Seeds and I'm getting it ready to sew at our annual quilt retreat in January. It’s been a fun one to revisit.

Here is my first one, finished and gifted in 2011. 

Most of this was completed by Juliann. 

I'm switching to machine applique and these are the blocks I have just about ready to go. I should be able to get the wool applique hand stitched and the embroidered word stitched before January.

Thanks again Juliann for this!