Just like all change that happens, it begins with the one. Then it reaches out to others.

“Quilters affect eternity. They can never tell where their influence stops.” Unknown

Tabitha, also known as Dorcas, a disciple of Jesus, was known for her good works. She became ill and died. Her faithful friends sought Peter the Apostle in a neighboring town. When he arrived, the weeping friends showed him the many coats and garments Tabitha had made. Peter cleared the room of all the people, kneeled down next to the body, and prayed, “Tabitha, arise.” She opened her eyes and sat up. Peter extended his hand and lifted her up. He presented her to the people. (Acts 9) This miracle, this act of Jesus’ power and love, was made known throughout the city, and many believed in the Lord.

If a coat or garment made by a righteous woman can bless and affect the lives of those around her for good. . . and to believe in the Lord, I suppose a quilt made by other righteous women could too. By choice we show love and sometimes that love is manifest and remembered by the work of our hands, even for generations.

The master of love and change didn’t make quilts that we know of, but he gave love by teaching, healing, forgiving. With every work of our hands, with every quilt we make, we too can show love.

“Blessed are the piecemakers” Unknown.