Comfort
Quilts
We have distributed
475 quilts since the fall of 2002!
Lets continue our accomplishments!
Please
join us in making quilts at Harbor Quilt
Sewing
sessions every fourth Tuesday of the month
10:30-4:00
Bring your basic sewing supplies
and a machine if possible. Materials will be
available and we will work on various stages of the quilt process.
This project is a year-round effort
to create and donate lap-sized quilts
(approx. 40” x 60”) for persons undergoing treatment for
breast cancer through the offices of Dr. Frank Senecal at Hematology/Oncology
N.W.
About Comfort Quilts
Since
2002 Gig Harbor resident Carol Arnold has organized a project close to
her heart. As a breast cancer survivor and a quilter, Carol knows about
the power and comfort of a handmade quilt.
Quilt
recipients are “people in a situation they never wanted or planned
for.”(J.R.) “Thank you seems inadequate…you can count
me as one very grateful cancer patient. (K.H.) Similar expressions emphasize
how important this project is for all of us. “Please accept this
note as an expression of deep gratitude to each of you for your concern
for people like us. You have not only warmed our bodies, but you have
warmed our hearts with your love.” (P.D.) “Thank
you for the empathy and compassion that is so evident in this quilt.”
(P.S.) Dr. Frank Senecal included these words in his letter of thanks
to Carol and all of the quilter for their efforts: “I cannot tell
you how kind and compassionate your efforts have been to our patients.
The warmth and comfort in the face of what can be a frightening experience
can change all of us. It brings healing to our patients, but also to see
the joy.”
The
word has gone out to the quilting community in our area and on a year
round basis people can participate in the monthly sewing dates and/or
donate quilts that they have created for this project.
Comfort quilts
can be dropped off at Harbor Quilt
7716 Pioneer Way Ste. D Gig Harbor, Wa. 98335
info@harborquilt.com
You can
reach Carol at (253) 857-8505 for more information.
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