The Duncan Project: #37 Na Lima Aloha donated by Shalair Jones

Friday, May 12, 2017

#37 Na Lima Aloha donated by Shalair Jones

Quilt # 37 was donated to Na Lima Aloha by Shalair Jones with quilting by Stacey Tate.

This reminds me of Peter Pan

When I was in Salt Lake City a month or so ago, my dear friend Shalair told me she had been working on a couple quilts for The Duncan Project. A few days later she delivered two beautiful strip quilts.

I have been praying to know where they are supposed to go. One day while at a quilting bee, I got the impression that one of them was to go to Na Lima Aloha. This is the second one to be donated to that organization. The second quilt will be given to an individual in the next few weeks.

There is something really unique about sending something beautiful out to the universe, not knowing who the recipient will be but trusting that Heavenly Father will help this quilt find its way to a little one who is in need of comfort.

I got to do a little free motion quilting on this one as well. I love that my hands are added to Shalair's.

The name Na Lima Aloha means The Hands That Love. I am so grateful for the hands that are helping me with The Duncan Project and especially today for my dear Shalair.

Love in the stitches....

The colors are so bright and happy

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The Beginning

The Duncan Project was conceived one day shortly after Duncan's passing while I was out walking the dog. At the time, I was praying and pleading for understanding and acceptance. One of the tender mercies I received was a very clear answer that it was God's will and that "it's okay." Armed with that knowledge, I looked for a way to process my own grief, while turning my heart to God and honoring Duncan. To learn the lessons Heavenly Father has for us and in response increase my love and support to those in need.

I remember distinctly two separate occasions in my life of great distress where I received a handmade quilt. These were not merely blankets for warmth (which in one instance was very much needed) but works of art. The best loving hands have to offer and I felt deeply comforted. I could feel the love in the stitches.

My mind started to contemplate if these quilts could be created as a comfort and a way to show love to those in time of joyful or difficult transition. Would this also be the means of healing for my broken heart? The Spirit whispered yes. I have invited close friends and family to join me in making quilts and identifying recipients. In this blog, I will tell the stories of givers and receivers. So the journey of a 100 quilts begins....