Quilt #62 Heather Holt donated by Barbara Holt

Quilt # 62 was presented to Heather Holt by her mother Barbara Holt. 

Barbara writes:

I love the straight line quilting on this quilt

"Quilt 62 was made for Heather Holt who is my favorite daughter.  She graduated from the University of Utah on May 2 after working hard full time and going to school part time.  We are so proud of her efforts and perseverance.  She will be leaving Utah for Denver, Colorado in a few weeks to begin a new chapter there working and saving to attend graduate school for a degree in physical therapy.  She is one of the smartest and most beautiful people I know, both inside and outside.  It’s appropriate she wanted a quilt with a star pattern because it exemplifies her life.  She is a bright and shining light to all who know her.  We wish her all the very best in her new endeavors.  The love is in the stitches."

We wish Heather the very best as she begins this new chaper in her life..

Quilt #61 Kiersten and Morgan Hannig donated by Barbara Holt

Barbara Holt who made this beautiful quilt writes:

A quilt with happy news!  My niece Kiersten Schloer was married on June 2, 2018 to Morgan Hannig in beautiful Erda, Utah.  It was a perfect day with lots of family and friends gathered to wish the new couple well as they begin their journey together.  Kiersten’s favorite color is light blue and I hope she will cherish and use this quilt often.  The love is in the stitches!

I add my love and best wishes to this beautiful couple.

I love the quilting on this one

Quilt #60 Bentley Rana donated by Hickham Charity Quilting Cooperative

Quilt #60 was presented to Bentley Rana and was nominated by my dear friend Dorene. Bentley is an adorable, spunky, courageous little guy who was born with congenital Cytomagalovirus or CMV. I had never hear of this before but I have come to understand that this virus is carried by most of us but becomes dangerous when passed to a pregnant woman. And while most babies appear healthy at birth, they later develop all kinds of immune and developmental challenges.

While I have never met Bentley in person, I have started to follow his Facebook page. He and his caregivers are incredible people. You can see the love, caring and commitment Bentley's family has for him. And let's face it, this kid rocks!

We are the same age. I want blue hair too.

The quilt was sewn by my generous quilt friend and mentor Kay. I am so grateful for her donations, especially in times when I am sewing a little slower than usual.

If you would like more information about CMV, google the National CMV Foundation.

Upon receiving the quilt, Bentley's family responded "We are so grateful to be thought of and become a part of a beautiful child's legacy."

There is truly love in the stitches for this handsome kid and his family.