COME TO A QUILTING BEE

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TAKE HOME A LITTLE OF ALBANIA

Did you know that quilting bees are uniquely American?   During the 19th century, women had few social venues, and for many the quilting bee became their primary social event.  Quilting bees also participated in funding both sides of the Civil War.  Learn more in an upcoming blog.

The Albania Spinner Pillow

While you're waiting to hear more about quilting bees, come to one and make a pair of pillow covers for the Albania Spinner Pillow,  the last project taken to Albania.  This pair of pillow covers was finished by a new Christian sister before she went home from our "bee" in Tirane... and she had never before touched a sewing machine.  They feature simple piecing and straight stitching with the Gospel represented by the colors chosen.  Instructions will be presented at 10 am and 1 pm during the Quilting Bee, which will take place this Friday, 8/24, and Saturday, 8/25, in the Community Room of Grace Bible Church in AG from 10 to 3.  A  kit will be available for purchase, or bring your own fabric!  

At quilting bees, you can work on your own project, if you'd rather!  The point is to get together, have fun, meet someone new or spend time with friend, trade tips on whatever you'd like (recipes, sewing, work, kids... you name it).  The point is to  just get together and have a fun time while sewing.  Bring a sack lunch, or...

 Also, there will be a selection of things which have been crafted to raise funds for my next trip.  These will NOT be available for purchase at the quilting bee, but you can talk to me if you're interested.  My next trip to Albania is scheduled for the end of October and hopefully will include trips to several church plants, placing three new machines (pending funding), a project at the women's prison, and collaboration with a community center outside of Tirane.  Come, ask questions if you'd like.... bring new ideas!

REMEMBER, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, 10 am - 1 pm

....SEE YOU THERE!