When asked why is this charity special to her, her answer was "I have partnered with the Cancer Institute first on a
quilt project, Common Threads: Healing Hands and Hearts, and then with the
Shawl Ministry. We accept shawls, lap
afghans, and lap quilts which are then available for selection by cancer
patients as they begin their treatment.
There is a virtual community who donate items, including my local guild,
Arlington Quilters Unlimited who chose this as their charity for two
years. There is also a monthly Sit, Knit
and Crochet group that meets at the hospital.
The group includes volunteers, staff, and patients and over the years
has become a support group for many of the participants. Several started after receiving a shawl as a
patient and joined so they could give back.
Right now we have a few members who still come to the meetings though
they can no longer participate as they near the end of their own life".
Christine donated a lap quilt this month which is a strip quilt using African
fabrics. A large portion of the patient
population is African American so it is fitting to honor their heritage. The quilt she donated last year, instead of going
to a patient, now hangs in the new infusion center for all to see.
About Christine and her shop – I worked at the hospital for 35 years moving from nursing to hospital administration. When I left, I reactivated my right brain and spend my time with fiber – fabric and yarn. I love color and texture and the small art quilts and hand knit items I sell reflect that passion.
About Christine and her shop – I worked at the hospital for 35 years moving from nursing to hospital administration. When I left, I reactivated my right brain and spend my time with fiber – fabric and yarn. I love color and texture and the small art quilts and hand knit items I sell reflect that passion.
Christine lives in Arlington, VA, and has been quilting since 1983. She has been a Quiltsy Team member for 5 years. Her favorite thing to make in her Etsy Shop is
Here are two more pictures of quilts donated including some from her quilt guild:
Written by Pat Young of PatsPassionQuilteds, Quiltsy Team member since May 2011.
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3 comments:
The bright colors of this vibrant quilt will surely cheer someone up who is going through a difficult time.
What a great charity chosen to receive beautiful quilts by Christine.
Great cause and great quilt. Thanks.
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