The Duncan Project: Quilt #52 Eloise Beach donated by Hickham Quilting Charity Cooperative

Sunday, December 10, 2017

Quilt #52 Eloise Beach donated by Hickham Quilting Charity Cooperative

Eloise. Isn't she adorable

Brother Duncan Beach

Quilt #52 was given to the Eloise Beach. Eloise is a rainbow baby. Which means, she is the next to be born after a child has passed. I felt confident that she and Duncan had a few discussions before she came to earth.

Alisa, Duncan's mother send me a sweet message upon receiving the quilt. I asked is I could share a portion:

Stacey thank you so much, this came at the most perfect time. We had just come in the house after taking some family pictures when I saw your note. This is one of those things that has been a little difficult. It didn’t bother me so much having pictures of Josiah and Ona without Duncan because even when he was here they had plenty of their own pictures. But it has been hard taking pictures of Josiah, Ona, and Eloise without Duncan and thinking we’ll never have a picture of Eloise with him. Of all the things I don’t mind and the things that don’t bother me at all, I feel so silly stumbling over this small thing. I know Eloise’s connection to Duncan is stronger than ours right now anyway, but opening this quilt tonight was perfect. It’s a connection between her and her brother that I get to see. One more little coincidence that shows He loves us and keeps us in mind.

Kay is a master quilter and I love her blue hair.

One of my favorite parts of this project so far, have been the fellow quilters that have donated to the project and taught me so much, not only about quilting but about giving in general.

This particular quilt was donated by the Hickham Quilting Charity Cooperative. This group meets every Sunday to sew quilts for charity and they have a goal to creat 100 quilts this next year. They donated 3 quilts to The Duncan Project. They have a FB page @HickamQuiltingCharityCooperative.

I get to quilt with many of these great women on Thursdays and I particulary love that they are a military group since the military brought the Duncan/Beach family to Hawaii.

This project has been such a source of comfort and learning for me and numerous others. There is love in the stitches for sweet Eloise Beach.

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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....