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Blessing and Delivering the Quilts!
First Crew quilters brought about 40 quilts to the FCUCC sanctuary for blessing before the quilts would be donated to the Rose Haven Day Shelter and Community Center for women, children and families who receive its important services. Rose Haven volunteer Nancy Kurkinen (L) and Bienvenidos Quilts founder Rachel Stevens (R) gave short talks before Pastor Derek Austin blessed the quilts. Quilters in attendance gathered afterwards. After delivering the quilts, Susan Adcock emailed, “I had a wonderful experience this afternoon taking quilts to Rose Haven. I was greeted by staff members [who] had heard all about the quilt blessing from Nancy, who came on Sunday. They think people will be delighted by these quilts!”
April 12 and 15, 2026
Christmas Warmth
Send your quilts by Thanksgiving for inclusion in our Christmas 2024 delivery to Nogales!
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Fassett Fan
A Kaffee Fassett fan in New Hampshire used over a thousand triangles for these quilts.
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Sewing Bonds
It was a real gift to meet and share with women I had never met and to experience the bond that connects us all.
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Two Years
Two years ago, a small group of women met on a porch in Portland, Oregon. So much has happened since then.
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UFO Sighting
Have you seen any UFOs recently? We can transform them into quilts for the border.
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Quilt Blessing
“There is no way for us to imagine the power and effect an act of love can have on a person’s life.”
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Special Deliveries
It costs approximately $100 to ship 20 quilts, so special personal deliveries save us money.
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Playful Children
“I wanted to let you know what a difference you and all your helpers have made in the lives of so many little children who arrive at the Nogales, Mexico border…”
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Maker/Giver
A beautiful Rainbow Quilt hangs behind the altar of First Congregational UCC in Portland, Oregon (home to Bienvenidos Quilts).
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Keeping Track
Keeping track of all the quilts, over 400 so far, can be a tad challenging.
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Teen Quilts
Quilts in subtle colors – measuring around 40 x 60 inches – are especially suited for adolescents.
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Guiding Words
“When this project was placed in our hands and hearts, we were given two words to guide us: The first is Trust. The second is also Trust.”
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