Birch Bay Quilters News
In Fall 2014 the Birch Bay Quilters delivered hand-stitched items to many needy organizations. On Tuesday mornings throughout the summer, the quilters gather together to work on these projects. Please scroll down to see their beautiful work!
Fabric donations are wanted and welcomed!
Thirty doggie beds were taken to the Humane Society in Bellingham. Another 20 of them were given to the sister of one of our residents to be taken to the dog park in Atascadero, California. Like everything else made by the group, they were made from scratch using available fabric scraps.
On the right is a photo of the doggie beds.
There were 14 lap blankets made in various sizes, from adult size to babies. Made with fleece, these beautiful blankets were crocheted on the edges. They were made by resident Hazel Rutherford and resident Marcia Slaton's daughter, Kathy Duggan. Kathy also helped find and donated fabric, and volunteered most of the crocheted work. The group is grateful for her help!
Lap blankets, and a closeup of a crocheted edge.
Thirty-two tote bags were made for children in foster care. They were made large enough to hold the children's belongings. The group also put a stuffed toy and assorted toiletries; i.e., small shampoos and conditioners, hand cream, tooth brushes and paste, etc., into many of the totes. Most of the fabric was either donated or recycled from other projects.
32 Tote bags ready for delivery
Closeups of the tote bags
The beautiful quilt below was taken to a home for battered women, to be enjoyed by residents while they are there. Quilter Nikki Crisp volunteered her time to work on it. She has also quilted in the past for the group, including two for Wounded Warriors.
Handmade quilt given to a home for battered women. (Left to right) Marcia Slaton, Paula Sudlow, Hazel Rutherford, and Carol Jenkins.
The homemade quilts below were being donated to Agape House and Lydia Place, both located in Bellingham.
(Left to right) Hazel Rutherford, Carol Jenkins, Paula Sudlow, Marcia Slaton, Sue Wickersham
Marcia Slaton holds up one of many homemade quilts donated to Agape House and Lydia Place, both in Bellingham
Quilt Raffle in 2015
This one-of-a-kind reversible nautical quilt will be raffled off next summer! Notices will be posted in the website and throughout the park as to when the raffle tickets are available for purchase.
The photos below show each side of this beautiful quilt
(Left to right) Hazel Rutherford, Paula Sudlow, Marcia Slaton, Carol Jenkins.
Paula Sudlow works on a project
Be sure to let these ladies know how much you appreciate their hard work and generosity towards those less fortunate!