Another Quilt for Someone in Need

When I decided to make a quilt for the recipient of this one, I knew the only place to get the fabric from was this amazing little shop in Seattle called Alice in Stitches, and I was right!

I first laid eyes on this purple pansy fabric and knew in an instant this would be the focal point of the hug quilt the person would receive. My only real problem is that I don't know if the person receiving this likes purple or not.
Then, shortly thereafter, I located the blue fabric aptly named, Northern Lights. If you saw the fabric up close, you would know in an instant, it couldn't be called anything else.

I used a stitch in the ditch for securing all the layers together and worked for the first time with Bamboo batting. I think it will become a favorite as I like the feel of the thickness of it.





The back and outer border is a wonderful soft fleece with wild horses.

It will be on its way tomorrow and covered in blessings and prayers!

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Death of 911 Dispatch Family

Just passing this on from 911 Cares:

Wisconsin Dispatcher Death

911 CARES Supporter,

We have received a number of e-mails on the tragedy listed below. 911 CARES immediately called the Sheriff and contacted two of the Waushara dispatch professionals.

We already have a “911 CARES” stress management package on the way and we have offered our support in any way we can. There may be burial costs pending. The agency will keep us updated and we will post updates at www.911cares.com See the initial teletype below and the update from their dispatch center below. Please send a card of condolence to their 9-1-1 family if you can. Their address is listed below.

ON 12-05-2008 AT 0126 HRS, THE WAUSHARA COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT 911 CENTER TOOK A CALL FOR A HOUSE FIRE. THE RESPONDING UNITS FOUND A FULLY ENGULFED STRUCTURE. DISPATCHER PEGGY A BANECK, F W, 09-29-1961, A 7 YEAR VETERAN DISPATCHER WITH THE WAUSHARA COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT ALONG WITH HER HUSBAND LARRY D BANECK AND SON CHARLIE R BANECK PERISHED IN THE FIRE. THE BANECKS ARE SURVIVED BY 5 OTHER LIVING CHILDREN. FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS ARE PENDING AT THIS TIME.

David Peterson, Sheriff
430 East Division
Wautoma, WI 54982
Phone (920) 787-3321

911 CARES,

Thank you for getting in touch with us, we appreciate all of the condolences from everyone. The Baneck's surviving children are Billie Jo 24, Anthony 23, Nellie 20, Emily 19 and Katie 16. Charlie was 17, he and Katie were the only ones still in school. Both sets of Grandparents are living and in the area. We have 9 full time dispatchers and 1 that is part dispatch, part jail. We are a small department and this impacts all of us from the communications through, patrol and jail.

I will let you know when we have more information on what the family may need.

Thanks again,
Sally Sroka -

Stuarts Quilt

I received a photo card of Stuart yesterday with a thank you from his mom who stated Stuart loves his quilt. I am glad that in some small way I was able to make a difference in his life!