Friday, July 23, 2010

Patches for Lissa

Patches for Lissa.
EDIT... I am loosing people and blocks....Please check that you are not a no-reply. I need your email address so I can send you my address.
Thank you!!

We as bloggers are known for our kindness, our caring, our supporting, our praying and our thoughtfulness. Many of you know Mel from Mel’s Own Place. Many of you know the story of her wonderful Sister-in-Law, Lissa ( her story here) A young mother with 3 children who has been in the ICU Unit of the hospital for 7 months. Through prayers for her and the doctors and caretakers, Lissa is still with us. Let’s, do something wonderful for her.


Let’s make her a quilt!!

Yes, a quilt in her favorite colors.

Green, purple and cream.

This quilt will show her not only her family cares but there are so many of us here that also care.
On behalf of Mel and her family I would like to coordinate this project.

I am asking for 4-Patches. One or more; made with 5 inch squares.

Lissa colors: Purple, Green, Cream. Think; calm, serene.




Purples - Please stay away from purples with too much red

Greens - Not too much blue or yellow

Creams - On the yellow side

Donations for batting.

Also, please send one 5 inch CREAM square as a siggy block. Add your name, where you live and any words of love, faith and encouragement. She will love these to read.

Block ideas.



4 Patches, One color


16patch

The blocks can be mailed to me and I will send you my address when you comment.
Blocks will be due Saturday September 4th.

Please grab the button, share it and let’s get making….

Patches for Lissa


Patches 4 Lissa




83 comments:

  1. Hi I would love to send you a block.... Please let mehave the addy to send to....
    Praying for Lissa....
    Hugs Dawn x x

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  2. Oh thanks Jane and everyone!! Lissa will love it!!

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  3. I am SO in! I bawled my head off reading Mel's most recent recap post about her sis-in-law. I love the thought of bringing Lissa a little joy during this trial.

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  4. Hi Please count me in Im not sure about my color is it OK if I send you a few 5 inch squares in the colors your asking for and you can pick the ones you want.

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  5. Sure, I'll send 4 blocks for a patch. Do you have a preference of mixing and matching or all one color 4 patches?

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  6. I'm in...I have been reading about Lissa, and it has been so heartbreaking.

    If you want five inch blocks for the four patch...the block will be 10 inch total...is that right? I will include the siggy block..same size right? This is such a great idea!
    Micki

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  7. Hi Jane- I'm Lori and I'm Mel and Lissa's sister-in-law. I wanted to say thank you for doing this for Lissa. She will love it and everyone's kindness is so appreciated.

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  8. have plenty of purples and greens, and would love to make a block. send me your snail mail. Cyndi

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  9. I will also do this. I am going to look for fabrics right now. (I am assuming you are going to contact us through our comments here to send us your address?)

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  10. I would be delighted to share in this project.

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  11. I have been a young mom with cancer and three little kids...peoples kindness helped me live thru it....I am in......

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  12. I would LOVE to be a part of this! Please send me the address...

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  13. I would love to make a block for Lissa.

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  14. What an incredible story. Lissa is one strong woman.
    Count me in.

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  15. Hi Maureen, I would love your email so I can send you my address. Thank you so much!

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  16. Please count me in, I would be honored to participate

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  17. I've been praying for lissa and her family. I'd love to make some blocks!

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  18. Hi Jane :)
    Please count me in. I'll have to hand sew the blocks, as my machine is still in storage (until we find our new home). I look forward to your mailing address. It's a blessing for you to coordinate this project :)
    Laurie

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  19. Please send me your address. Of course, I will make a block for this amazing young woman. I also will be praying for her. Winona

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  20. I'd be honored to make a block for Lissa.

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  21. Please count me in! I have been praying for Lissa and her family since she was first hospitalized.

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  22. I never say no to a comfort quilt. Please send me your address. To be sure....the block will be 10 inches unfinished?

    Crispy

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  23. Count me in I love to make some block, I have been reading Lissa's story from the beginning as I follow Mel's blog.
    Thank you for doing this and let me know your addy to post the blocks too.

    cheers
    Christine

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  24. Please count me in. I have been praying for her from the beginning.

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  25. Hi Jane! I'd like to help too.
    Bless your heart and Lissa's too.

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  26. Please send me your address and I will mail a couple of blocks for Lissa's quilt.


    Anne

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  27. I'd love to send your a block as well:)

    Hugs Leanne

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  28. Count me in Jane...so sad, my heart goes out to the family..
    Julia ♥

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  29. I'm honored to contribute. *karendianne.

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  30. I am in! If you do need a longarm quilter, I will love to do he machine quilting.

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  31. I'd be happy to make a block or two. Bloggers helped when I was asked to make a quilt for my postlady's granddaughter. Happy to give in return.

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  32. Hey I'd like to send one block too...
    Shruti
    shrutinow(at)gmail(dot)com

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  33. Hi, I will make a block. Do I need to send you my e-mail or do you get it from Google? Thanks, Sandra

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  34. I would be honored to join in as well.
    Lola

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  35. I'll join this project to cheer up Lissa. Prayers for her.

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  36. Count me in. skooksplayground[at]gmail[dot]com

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  37. Hi Jane, My name is Geri and I am Mel and Lissa's mother-in-law. I know the dreaded Mother-in-law. I am so overwhelmed reading this blog. I had no idea this was happening. What wonderful people quilters are and there are so many other wonderfully nice people that we will never meet that care so much for others. Thank you to everyone for this wonderful gift. I know she will absolutely love this. Thank you to everyone for your prayers and love.
    Just a quick update on Lissa. She has been moved to a long term care facility when she is making some good progress. She has been able to eat some regular food now for a couple of weeks. She is setting in a wheel chair 2 or 3 times a day for about 1 hour each time. We are so thrilled by these small steps.

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  38. Please count me in! I will gladly make some blocks.

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  39. Hi Jane. I came over from Pat's blog and read Lissa'story. What an amazing woman fighting thr all that. Please send me your address friendrn54@yahoo.com, I'd loveto participate.

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  40. I'll whip up some and shoot them out to you tomorrow.

    Sara

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  41. I'd love to make a block or two.

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  42. Love to send some blocks your way! My thoughts and prayers for the family!

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  43. I will send a block :)

    I'm pretty sure I have all this stuff in my stash anyway! It's coming from Canada so I'll try to get it in the mail ASAP!

    Please send along your address :)

    this is my personal email although I check my blog email often too!

    amandarstanley at hotmail dot com

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  44. I'm in with probably Helen as she will have those colours. is the finished block 9 1/2" sounds like a wonderful and charitable idea for a brave young woman.

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  45. You are a dear sweet soul my friend. After coming off the wedding roller coaster you jump right back where you left off. I so admire you.

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  46. I've already picked the fabrics. Please let me know where I can send it.

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  47. I'm certainly in this too. I read about Lissa on Mel's blog and was just amazed at what she has been through.

    I will send blocks and a donation.

    Blessings,
    Jilly

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  48. Hi Jane!
    I have my blocks done, could you email me your address?
    Thanks, Leslie
    lesquilts@gmail.com
    lesquilts.blogspot.com

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  49. Once again, in behalf of Lissa's families, we are sincerely touched by all you quilters who are so willing and happy to donate!

    Thank you!!!

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  50. Hey Jane, I have followed Mel's blog and have read and prayed for Lissa. I will make 2 blocks. You are so kind to set this up.

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  51. Count me in on this one. Mel and her family are such an inspiration to all of us :)
    carolalhansen(at)comcast(dot)net

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  52. Let me know where to send them and how many. I have a print that has all of the colors in it... may I use it in the block?

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  53. Purple and green are also my favorite colors. I am definitely in! Please let me know how many you would like and your address.

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  54. I would love to help!
    rodvold (at) clearwire (dot) net

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  55. already posted a comment but don't think my email is shown.
    It is antonpass01@sympatico.ca
    Please send your address and I will mail blocks.
    Thanks

    AnneP

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  56. Jane, my block is in the mail and I posted about the quilt on my blog. Smiles!

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  57. Please add me to the group -- I'd love to send a block or two.

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  58. God has blessed me with lots of stash and I want to share in your project. Just send me your address and I will get them mailed out this week. Blessings for Lissa and her family!

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  59. Count on me! I have been following Lissa on Mel's blog since Lissa became ill. Thank you for doing this!

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  60. Hi Jane. I was out of town over the weekend and am just now seeing this. I LOVE the response you have gotten!!!!!! :) I would be happy to donate toward batting/backing. Please let me know!!

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  61. I'm IN! What a battle for Lissa AND her family.

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  62. I would love to do this for Lissa. I have followed Mel's blog for a long time.

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  63. I'd love to help! ☺
    Praying for Lissa and her family....

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  64. I too love those colors and have some in my special "me" stock pile. Please send me the address so that I can send some too you.

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  65. I would love to send blocks. Contact me at paweis at yahoo dot com

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  66. catching up on blogland, and just saw this on Aunt Pitty Pat's-is it too late to get on the list?

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  67. Do you still need blocks? I'll send a couple if you do.

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  68. I just found this post today--where have I been? I will do some immediately and send them off. Thoughts and Prayers to you all.

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  69. Please let me know if you still need 4 patches.

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  70. Jane if you need more patches.. I will be happy to send you more.. Or if you need anything else.. I will try and send it to you. It was good to hear of Lissa's progress in the care facility.. wow what a break through for her... food and up out of bed... congrats little lady :)
    Your in my thoughts and prayers ;)
    M

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  71. I am playing catch up on my blog reading today and just found out about this! Do you still need 4 squares?

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  72. I have been meaning to make some, please send me your addy and I'll get them in the mail.

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  73. Can you please e-mail me your address to sherrodstudio at yahoo dot com? Thanks!

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  74. Jane, I have finished my blocks -- I was uncertain whether you wanted squares that finished at 5 inches or those that finished at 4 1/2"
    I decided to make my blocks with a a little larger so that you could trim them if necessary. I hope I did it right! Will get these in the mail next week.

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