Here's what the email said:
Hi, Jan! My name is [MW] and my family has a small breast cancer foundation in Utah. I just picked up your amazing quilt from Emily Bailey a few minutes ago – all I can say is WOW! It is just gorgeous and will be going to a young Mom in Utah who has just had a recurrence of her breast cancer. She is raising 3 boys, taking care of her elderly mother, and is divorced from a very abusive man. I know that your work of textile art will bring her a lot of peace and comfort as she gets ready to battle the beast for the second time. You are an angel for spending all of the time, energy, money and creativity to donate this piece. I just wanted you to know how much it is appreciated and will be loved by someone going through a terrible time right now. Thank you! – Love, [MW], The Christi Anderson Rack Pack Foundation
And my reply:
Hi [M],Thank you so much for your kind words!It makes my heart feel good to know that my quilt is giving comfort to someone. Actually, at least a dozen people put love into that quilt: the pattern designer, friends in my Bee who made the blocks, and me.Please give the recipient my best wishes for her recovery and for strength during this difficult time.Jan
The Have Faith block was designed by Jaime Janow Elfert of L'Fair Quilts for charity use. The blocks were made by the members of Sew Bee It. I created the layout with sashing and finished the quilt. Unfortunately the girls in the bee didn't get to see the finished quilt because of no meetings since February. But I do want to thank Jaime for the inspiration and the girls in the bee for making blocks. This quilt was destined from the get-go to be a donation quilt. I'm glad it can help bring a little comfort to someone going through a rough time.
Wonderful quilt and the whole community that it represents!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely message! It's so great to know that your quilt will be loved and cherish. You are a very generous group of quilters.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing all of this with Patchwork & Quilts link party.
Oh Jan! What a wonderful email!!! It’s so nice for you to know who the quilt is going to and the name of your quilt is so appropriate! I had a lump in my throat reading your post!
ReplyDeleteThat gives me goosebumps, Jan. It's so lovely that M reached out to thank you and I hope that the recipient receives a lot of comfort and feels the support and care that were stitched into it by you and the group.
ReplyDeleteVery touching! We don't often get a report on where our quilts go.
ReplyDeleteWhat a thoughtful acknowledgement of your generous donation, Jan! SEW heartwarming that [MW] would take the time to drop you a note. Wishing all the best for its recipient!
ReplyDeleteI have tears in my eyes reading this post, Jan! How wonderful to hear how your beautiful quilt will help comfort a particular person. It is very, very special to get a personalized thank you note. Thank you for sharing it with us! :)
ReplyDeleteI clicked over here from the Sunday Patchwork Party, to see the beautiful quilt. But I was touched by the story to go with it. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteOhhhh I needed a tissue warning!! I love the letter!! So amazing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a marvelous thank you -- so many donations are never acknowledged (including receipt of the parcel itself). What a gift.
ReplyDeleteOh that was a sweet not to receive, always nice to know our donations are so well received.
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