Area quilters are invited to participate in the 13th Annual Interfaith Quilting
Bee benefiting Northwest Assistance Ministries on Feb. 21 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,
16535 Kleinwood Drive. The theme of this year’s Bee is Piece by Piece: Stitching Lives Back Together.
“The Quilting Bee is a coalition of volunteers dedicated to creating quilts for
families in need,” said Becky Black, Quilting Bee chairman.
The event is free and open to the public, and beginners as well as experienced
quilters are encouraged to attend. Participants this year will donate the
quilts to NAM programs, including the Interfaith Hospitality Network for
families in transition from homelessness, Meals on Wheels, the Children’s Clinic and the Family Violence Center. Civic or religious organizations,
businesses and individuals may participate by donating quilting supplies,
volunteering to assist other quilters or sponsoring their own quilt.
“The Interfaith Quilting Bee is truly a symbol of the mission of Northwest
Assistance Ministries, which strives to meet basic human needs through
Neighbors Helping Neighbors,” said Carole Little, NAM president and CEO. “The quilting bee goal is to create a heartfelt gift of love that provides warmth
and security to the recipients.”
A recipient of a quilt from last year’s event said, “These quilts mean so much to us. Our children came into IHN feeling insecure and
with nothing to call their own. The quilts help them to feel safe and loved.
The hours these quilting volunteers invest will remain with us for the rest of
our lives.”
A luncheon will follow the quilting bee. For information about the event or to
register, call Becky Black at 832-717-0622.
Annual Interfaith Quilting Bee
Seeks Quilting Enthusiasts
Volunteers donate time and talent for families in need
