Quiilt #103 Superhero Kyler Smith donated by Mary Duke

My dear friend Mary Duke is one of the most generous people I have ever met and has really helped The Duncan Project complete what we will now call "the first 100 quilts."

Quilt # 103 was given to this cute 5 year old superhero Kyler Smith.

Mary writes:

Kyler is 5 years old and was born with a few heart defects. 

Last week he had surgery to correct those imperfections and make his heart whole. The doctors said his surgery went well and he should be able to do anything any other healthy boy his age can do in just a few months time. He may need one more surgery when he is in his 20's but we are hopeful that this will take care of all of it.

When I took the quilt to him, he was up and running around. He is doing GREAT! You would never guess that his surgery was so recent. He is healing with Sonic speed. 

His grandpa says that Kyler's whole world revolves around Sonic thus the inspiration for the quilt.

A quote from the Sonic movie, "I'm Sonic, and I never give up no matter what comes my way." I think Kyler is following that advice.

He is a Super Hero for sure!

Interesting to note that Mary designed the appliqued Sonic. She is truly a gifted quilter.

There is such love in the stitches and hope for healing for this adorable Superhero Kyler.

Quilt #102 Gay Davis donated by Sandy Solt and Mary Duke

 

Quilt #102 was presented to Gay Davis. It was made with love by Sandy Solt and Mary Duke.

Mary writes:

I wanted to make a quilt for her (Gay) because I miss her so much. Gay is one of the sweetest people I know, she is always so happy and positive. She lives in a senior center, so she has been very lonely since Covid started. She doesn't even have a window we can go to to visit.

She has some memory loss and doesn't remember much which causes her to feel very lonely. Before Covid we could visit and go on small outings but all that has stopped. It just breaks my heart that she can only receive phone calls these days. 

Just before Christmas this year her dementia got really bad as a result of other physical issues. She had to spend Christmas in the hospital. But one bright spot in all of this is that I was able to visit her the day before she went back to the senior center. It felt so good to talk face to face and even hug her. Yay! 

Since no one can visit and she has had such a rough year, I wanted her to have a quilt that she can wrap up in and feel some love and comfort.

These are hard times for our seniors. Call your loved ones!! Doesn't this sunny quilt just suit Gay.

There is love in the stitches for this sweet lady.

Quilt #101 Stacey Tate donated by Book Club

 

A week or so ago I got a text from one of my dear friends asking if I wanted to walk the Lagoon Trail. We set up a time and then she mentioned a few others would join us. After the walk, we headed to Cafe Torino for breakfast. After the meal, these amazing women presented me with Quilt #101. I was gobsmacked (I've always wanted to use that word and there never was a more appropriate time) . Tears were streaming and as I reflect on the generosity and kindness of these bookclub women, I can't help but feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude. These enduring friendshiips, many spanning 25-40 years, have been woven deeply into the fabric of my life. Through moves and changes, joy and heartache, bookclub has been a loving constant.. It reminds me of the scripture in Colossians 2:2 "That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love..."

There were many who supported The Duncan Project, but these women were my greatest support. We lost two sisters during the project, Marilyn Eyre and Toni Chinn. Both received and initiated quilts that were given to those they knew needed them.

There was a card enclosed with my treasured quilt. It reads:

This is a celebration quilt--we all congratulate you on gifting 100 quilts. Your project has blessed both receivers and quilters. Love is in the stitches, the mistakes, and sore fingers (Mary's). Your 100 quilts have comforted many lives across the the nation. You have inspired us to jump out of our comfort zones and reach out to anyone in need of a cozy fabric hug. 

We all love you, Stacey! We thank you for allowing us to be part of The Duncan Project. We are grateful his sweet name is associated with LOVE! Love is in the stitches of our lives all pieced together. Love, your bookclub

Later that week I received a text saying that Quilt #102 had been gifted. And #103 and !04 we become synonymous with reaching out in love and comfort. We are HIS hands.

The love in these stitches is happily reciprocated.