The Quilters: Alma Aalerud, Julie Barnette, Mary
Driscoll, Smoki Fraser, Pat Garland,
Dottie Hewitt, Lynda Kramer, Rae Lavalla, Gen
Phelan, Suzanne Sharer
(some quilters are absent)
Quilt Design and Project Leadership: Pat Garland
| A large and colorful quilt hangs in the nave
of our church. In the center is a dove with the flame and the cross
of the Methodist Church. More than a hundred candles surround the
dove. Behind each candle is a different fabric. These squares
of fabric were selected by members and family groups and brought forward
to be integrated into this amazing piece of art which reflects the beauty
of the diversity of our congregation. Look carefully and you will
see young boys and girls, artists, or lovers of the sky, and flowers.
Imagine who has made the selection, and then read the name on the candle.
The quilt could not have come together without the ideas and artistic talents of one very special person, Pat Garland. Her instruction made it easy for nine of us to help. What seemed to be 120 random squares were soon organized into a large cross with four corners, light green, yellow, etc.. Thus, as members we form smaller groups within one congregation. All become united within a border of words: BY YOUR SPIRIT MAKE US ONE ONE WITH EACH OTHER ONE IN MINISTRY The All Church Quilt was hung in the sanctuary on Consecration Sunday, November 14, 1999 |
Story by Lynda Kramer
Three Photos by Paul Linton
The Quilters: Alma Aalerud, Julie Barnette, Mary
Driscoll, Smoki Fraser, Pat Garland,
Dottie Hewitt, Lynda Kramer, Rae Lavalla, Gen
Phelan, Suzanne Sharer
(some quilters are absent)
Quilt Design and Project Leadership: Pat Garland