Many people have shown an interest in the 100 Good Wishes Quilt but were overwhelmed by the instructions so in an effort to encourage your participation, here is the thumbnail sketch:
The tradition: To welcome and celebrate a new life, there is a tradition in the northern part of China to make 100 Good Wishes Quilt. It is a custom to invite 100 people to contribute a single square patch of cloth. These 100 patches are sewn together into a quilt that contains luck, energy, and good wishes from all the families and friends who contribute a piece of fabric. The quilt is then passed down from generation to generation.
How can I contribute to the quilt? Pick a fabric that represents you or baby Abby – this is completely your choice. It can be new or "used and meaningful" fabric. The fabric should be 100% cotton, washable fabric that could work for a girl.
Ask the fabric store for one fat quarter (18 inches by 22 inches).
The wish. This is the fun part. On a card or sheet of paper as small as 4"x6" or as large as 8"x10" write a good wish (or poem, lyric, quote or any words that come to your mind) for Abby and attach a scrap of the fabric you picked (glued to the paper). These written wishes will be placed in a 12x12 album so that your wishes will always be remembered.
Where do I send my fabric? If you would like to participate in the quilt and would like to mail your fabric, contact me and I will send you my mailing address. If you are in town and would like to give us your fabric, you may contact me by phone or email and set up a time to meet.
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
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