The Northern Quilter Picker Upper

Last October, you might have heard about my attempt to cross the border into Canada with a small SUV filled with quilts. The second the border agent asked me to roll down the windows, I knew this wasn’t going to work.

Nine months later, after invoices were created, importer ID obtained, and duty paid on each item, I was cleared to continue my route up north to pick up more quilts.  The first stop was in Kamloops, then on to Hazelton, where there is a bounty of quilts waiting to be passed out when the weather gets cooler. By the way, you can watch the Bounty commercial here.

 

I would like to thank the quilters of Christ the Vine Lutheran in Damascus, Oregon, Redeemer Lutheran in Spokane Valley, Washington, and Lord of Life Lutheran in Kamloops, B.C., for making and donating close to one hundred items of quilts, lap blankets, pillows, and knitted pot holders.

Some of the quilts were handed out to community contacts this past summer. Willard and Carolyn from Laxgalts’ap were very appreciative of their quilt.

Virginia from Gingolx was also delighted to receive the gift of the quilt and so was her daughter.

While these quilts are made, given, and received in love, let them serve as a reminder that Jesus' love goes beyond anything we can ever imagine. The gospel message can penetrate any heart that needs hearing the deep love of God, shown through His Son’s death and resurrection on the cross. Pray that hearts will be open to receive this message and that God continues to call all people to share that message with others, especially people in the north.