Friday, May 31, 2013

Can I Get A Whoop Whoop? Kids Helping Kids...


Hi, all!

It's Friday again, and time to get your whoop whoop on!!  And here's a reminder for you long-time whoopers, and maybe some new info for you newbies - it doesn't have to be a finish for you to link up!  It can just be making progress on a project if that's what made your heart sing this week.  So be sure to join in, even if you don't have a finish!

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In the process of working on the Hands2Help Challenge, I was asked by our children's pastor if I could help him with a project.  The grade-school children were learning about and praying for the country of Ethiopia, and he wanted to do something tangible that would give the children a sense of mission and connection with the children of Ethiopia.  Of course, my first thought is quilts!  So we worked together to provide the kids with an opportunity to help make quilts for orphans in Ethiopia, that will be delivered through Quilts Beyond Borders.  Here's the result!


I hope you'll click on the picture so you can see all those smiling faces even better!  They were so proud of the twelve quilts that will go to orphans in Ethiopia.  The solid colored strips in each quilt contain handwritten notes and drawings from the kids.  Prayers for the orphans, reminders that God loves them, even drawings of kids playing football!

It was a great project and now the children know that there will be something tangible in Ethiopia that shows those children that there are people praying for them here in America.

Whoop Whoop!!

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And now it's your turn!  

What has made you smile this week?

 

What's made you dance the happy dance?

Share!  We want to dance along with you!!

The party will remain open until Sunday at midnight -

Be there or be square!!

Hugs!

Sarah

PS - Remember that Sunday starts the linkup party for this year's Hands2Help Charity Challenge quilts!  Even if you didn't participate, be sure to check back and see what everyone has made - there are some really neat quilts this year!!  And hopefully it will inspire you to join in the fun next spring.....




16 comments:

  1. That IS a cause for a Whoop Whoop! I love to see kids get involved. :)

    -Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation

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  2. What a wonderful project, with blessings at both ends - givers and receivers!

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  3. The kids are adorable and their quilts are awesome. What a great outreach project.

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  4. WOW - What a wonderful project! You are helping start the next generation of charity quilters!!!!

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  5. Oh my gosh, that is just awesome! I can't wait to link up my quilt on Sunday!!! It feels so good to know I'll be making a child warm and happy soon :)Happy Friday!

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  6. Such a wonderful project, and a cute picture! :o)

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  7. I see the faces of many future quilters. These kids have made a life-long memory they will be able to pass down to their loved ones. As I get older, it is all about sharing "memories".

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  8. What a great share! Love seeing the kids holding those quilts. Great, great photo! ...and project!

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  9. That is a great project, and bless you for all you do for charities.

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  10. I LOVE the pattern you chose for the quilts! Smiley happy faces are what make quilting that much more enjoyable!

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  11. This deserves a very big WHOOP!

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  12. What a lovely memory for the Americans and the Ethiopians!
    Hugs

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  13. Love this, what a wonderful way to help others and to teach children to give from the heart. Love your blog, I opened an online quilt shop and I encourage my customers to follow you. Keep up the good work.
    http://www.rusticroosterquiltshop.com

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  14. What a great project! Such fun for the givers, and also for those who will receive them.

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  15. Ah those kids are so sweet and proud of the hard work they did to make these beautiful quilts. Kudoos to them and you.

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