{"id":27319,"date":"2019-07-19T15:00:14","date_gmt":"2019-07-19T21:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skyhinews.com\/?p=58919"},"modified":"2019-07-19T15:00:14","modified_gmt":"2019-07-19T21:00:14","slug":"peaks-n-pines-quilt-guild-blankets-underserved-families-honors-veterans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kift\/community\/peaks-n-pines-quilt-guild-blankets-underserved-families-honors-veterans\/","title":{"rendered":"Peaks \u2018n Pines Quilt guild blankets underserved families, honors veterans"},"content":{"rendered":"

When Barbara Roberts is making a quilt, she takes the time to hug each piece of fabric or quilt square before stitching it into the final product. It\u2019s an especially important step in her creative process when she\u2019s making quilts for soldiers and veterans.<\/p>\n

\u201cI make sure that any quilt I\u2019ve ever sent out has been duly hugged … so I hope that comes through,\u201d Roberts said. <\/p>\n

Roberts is part of the Peaks \u2018n Pines Quilt Guild, a local group of around 60 quilters who share their passion with the community by donating much of their work to underserved populations, and she heads the guild\u2019s Quilts of Valor projects.<\/p>\n

This weekend, Peaks \u2018n Pines is hosting its annual quilt show in Grand Lake, where visitors will get the chance to explore members\u2019 works, purchase quilts and wall hangings, as well as watch demonstrations of techniques including free motion quilting and cloth baskets. <\/p>\n

In memory of former guild president Ann McLean, there will also be a dedicated quilt for sale, and funds will go to the Ann McLean Scholarship Fund to help local students pay for college.<\/p>\n

Martha Stephenson, interim president of the guild, said the annual event showcases members\u2019 skills, but also raises money to bring in speakers, offer workshops and buy supplies for charity quilts.<\/p>\n

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Quilts on display at a previous year’s quilt show.<\/strong>
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\u201cIt\u2019s a wonderful, welcoming group,\u201d Stephenson said. \u201cI like the camaraderie when we get together to do a workshop or quilts of valor.\u201d<\/p>\n

The group meets monthly to share tips, ask questions and quilt together, as well as blanket the community in their work. Peaks \u2018n Pines partners with Mountain Family Center to ensure families in need can access quilts for all ages and sponsors local families each Christmas.<\/p>\n

Last year, the guild was able to donate over 70 quilts to local families.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe hear from Mountain Family Center that the families are just overjoyed that someone took the time to do this for them,\u201d Stephenson said. \u201cIf I give my quilts to someone, their face just lights up with joy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Through the Quilts of Valor, the guild is also working on awarding every World War II veteran in the county a quilt this year. Next year, the focus will be on veterans of the Korean War.<\/p>\n

For Roberts, who began quilting with Quilts of Valor prior to joining Peaks \u2018n Pines, this is a personal mission. Quilting helped her keep her sanity when her son was deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, and now she sees quilting as a way to honor and thank soldiers for their sacrifices.<\/p>\n

\u201cEven though the war may not be popular, I never wanted my son to come back and feel like people weren\u2019t thankful,\u201d she said. \u201c(This is) a great outlet to try to help military people be comforted when they come back, for the hidden wounds and physical wounds.\u201d<\/p>\n

An awards ceremony for the Quilts of Valor completed this year will take place on Veteran\u2019s Day and Roberts said there\u2019s sure to be no dry eyes in the house.<\/p>\n

Peaks \u2018n Pines will host its next meeting at 6 p.m. Aug. 8 with guest speaker Jackie Vujcich. Anyone interested in quilting is welcome to join, Stephenson said.<\/p>\n

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<\/i> If you go<\/div>\n
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What: Peaks \u2018n Pines Quilt Show
\nWhere: Grand Lake Community Center, 301 Marina Drive
\nWhen: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 20 – 21
\nMore info: peaksnpinesquiltguild.org<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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