Directions for 100 Blessings Quilt
To welcome and celebrate a new life, there is a tradition in the northern part of China to make a Bai Jia Bei, or "100 Good Wishes Quilt." It is a custom to invite 100 people to contribute a single square patch of cloth. The 100 patches are sewn together into a quilt that contains the luck, energy, and good wishes from all the family and friends who contributed a piece of fabric. The quilt is then passed down from generation to generation.
Here Is What We Would Like For You To Do - 1) Choose any 100% cotton fabric that you like. It just needs to have a design and color that you like. 2)We ask that the fabric is pre-washed (to prevent shrinkage). 3) Cut one 8" x 8” square from the fabric. 4) On an acid free piece of paper (so it will last a long time), attach a small piece of the fabric on the note (so she will know what piece of fabric goes to each blessing) and include your blessing (can be your own, a favorite scripture, or quote) and your name and address. The fabric will be used to make a quilt, and the notes will be placed in a a special book.
Ideas For Selecting Quilt Squares - Select a fabric that is meaningful to you. 100% cotton fabric is best, as it washes and wears better. If there are several members in your family, please feel free to send more than one blessing and piece of fabric. In China, these quilts were originally made from the garments of family and friends surrounding the child with luck and good wishes.
Please email me at alishaharter@gmail.com and I will give you our mailing address.
Thank you for helping us welcome Genei into our family. I know her quilt will be a cherished treasure.
Todd, Alisha, and the boys
Here Is What We Would Like For You To Do - 1) Choose any 100% cotton fabric that you like. It just needs to have a design and color that you like. 2)We ask that the fabric is pre-washed (to prevent shrinkage). 3) Cut one 8" x 8” square from the fabric. 4) On an acid free piece of paper (so it will last a long time), attach a small piece of the fabric on the note (so she will know what piece of fabric goes to each blessing) and include your blessing (can be your own, a favorite scripture, or quote) and your name and address. The fabric will be used to make a quilt, and the notes will be placed in a a special book.
Ideas For Selecting Quilt Squares - Select a fabric that is meaningful to you. 100% cotton fabric is best, as it washes and wears better. If there are several members in your family, please feel free to send more than one blessing and piece of fabric. In China, these quilts were originally made from the garments of family and friends surrounding the child with luck and good wishes.
Please email me at alishaharter@gmail.com and I will give you our mailing address.
Thank you for helping us welcome Genei into our family. I know her quilt will be a cherished treasure.
Todd, Alisha, and the boys
Monday, February 19, 2007
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02/15/07
From The Brady Family in Nebraska
"Thirty spokes converge on a single hub, but it is within the space where there is nothing that the usefulness of the cart lies. Clay is molded to make a pot, but it is within the space where there is nothing that the usefulness of the pot lies. Cut out doors and windows to make a room, but it is in the spaces where there is nothing that the usefulness of the room lies. Therefore, benefit may be derived from something, but it is in nothing that we find usefulness. -Lao Tzu
Our wish for you is to understand the usefulness of nothing. To see the value in the empty spaces.
Thank you for this creative and unique wish!
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From The Shrader Family in Florida
"...Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things unseen."
-Hebrew 11:1
I wish you always: Happiness to fill your heart, Wisdom to fill your mind, And confidence in Faith to fill your spirit. May you live your life being your true authentic self.
How fun! It makes me wish I was in Florida with Kelly instead of in Indiana under a foot if snow. Thank you for the bright light you brought into our day!
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From The Wilson Family in Florida
"Let the stars guide you along the path of your dreams."
For this child I prayed 1 Samuel 1:27
What a cute ducky. We have a book about a duck that looks just like this ine and my boys just love it. I sure Genei will love this ducky too! Thank you for praying over Genei.
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02/03/07
From Sarah Swanson in Maryland
"Wishing you the courage to follow your passion!'
"Twenty years from now you be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away fro the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.
-Mark Twain
I hope Genei always has the courage to go after an adventure like the ones described in your wish. Thank you!
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02/02/07
From The Butler Family in Georgia
"For I know the plans I have for you , declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future."
Jeremiah 29:11
I love this verse, it is very special to me. Thank you for giving it to our daughter and being a part of her quilt.
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01/29/07
From The Westburg Family in Oregon
"Always remember to forget the things that made you sad. But never forget to remember the things that made you glad. Always remember to forget the friends that proved untrue. But never forget to remember those that stuck by you. Always remember to forget the troubles that passed away. But never forget to remember the blessings that come true each day.
Irish Blessing
I prayed for this child and the Lord has granted me what I asked for.
1 Samuel 1:27
Angela, this is a beautiful wish and fabric. I am so excited about all the pink girl stuff. Thank You!!
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01/12/07
From The Smith Family in Indiana
"God's whisper can be heard beyond the stars and beneath the seas, but listen, and you will hear His voice echo in your heart.
Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to me, and I will listen to you. And you will see Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:12-13
From the book: For a Sensational Life
Thank you for such a wonderful verse. I love speaking God's word into Genei's life.
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Saturday, February 17, 2007
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01/27/07
From The Osborne Family in West Virginia
"We all share this journey to our children from afar. May your family be blessed and strengthened during this journey. and your hearts be filled with love."
Proverbs 25:25 As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
Purple Butterflies, my favorite!! I sure hope we get good news from a far away country sooner than we expect! Thank you for your wish!
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01/20/07
From LaDawn Tucker in Missouri
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans
to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.
-Jeremiah 29:11
May God bless you ans your family all your days!
This is one of my favorite bible verses and special to me because my mother used to always quote this one. Thank you for blessing our family with this!
#43
01/20/07
From The Bodo Family in Florida
"We wish for you to find joy in life's journey, and love along the way."
Lord God, please allow this little one to know that we can only love because you first loved us. 1 John 4:19
#2 from the Bodo family. I just love the fabric and colors. Thank you for being a part of Genei's quilt.
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01/19/07
From The Carbaugh Family in Pennsylvania
"One hundred years from now it will not matter, what kind of house you lived in, how much money you had, nor what your clothes were like. But the world may be a little better, because you were important in the life of a child."
Thank you for the lovely fabric and blessing!
Friday, February 16, 2007
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01/15/07
From Pam Askew in Oregon
"Alisha
I saw this fabric at the store and thought of you and your mom. I didn't know if you had something to put on your quilt in memory of your mom. Even though Genei will not meet your mom in person, I know she'll likely hear many stories about who she is named after. Hope you can use it! Blessings, Pam Askew"
This is an amazing gift from my friend Pam and it came right when I needed it. My mom passed away in 2001 from breast cancer. It has been really hard knowing that she will not be with me on this adoption journey and she will never know her beautiful granddaughter that we are naming after her. Pam was so thoughtful to think of her importance in my life and send this fabric as a tribute to her, I will cherish this always as well as Pam's thoughtfulness and friendship. Thank you a hundred times over. I can't begin to express how much this means to me!!!
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01/13/07
From The Hassett Family in Virginia
"I Carry your heart by E.E. Cummings
I carry your heart with me (I carry it in my heart)
I am never without it (anywhere I go you go, my dear; and whatever is done by only me is your doing, my darling)
I fear no fate (for you are my fate, my sweet)
I want no world (for beautiful you are my world, my true)
And it's you, are whatever a moon has always meant
and whatever a sun will always sing is you
Here is the deepest secret nobody knows
(here is the root of the root and the bud of the bud
and the sky of the sky of a tree called life; which grows higher than the soul can hope or mind can hide)
and this is the wonder that's keeping the stars apart
I carry your heart (I carry it in my heart)
Wishing you love, peace, and joy
Very Beautiful! Thank you!
#36
01/12/06
From The Casebier Family in Texas
"A babe in the house is a wellspring of pleasure. Martin Tupper"
May you always find your household with the abundance of joy.
Thank you Terri and Gary for the great wish and fabric. Our quilt is going to be so special to our family and we are glad you are apart of it.
#35
01/12/07
From The Askew Family in Oregon
"Love is the golden thread that ties our hearts and souls together. Mother Teresa"
Wishing you a lifetime of love
This is from a new friend I've made in Oregon through our adoption process. I love this fabric. The colors and fabric are exquisite and the Chinese symbols make it even more special. Thank you Pam!
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12/31/06
From The Hart Family in Ohio
"Thank you, God, for this child. May you grant them their heart's deepest dreams and desires. May their days be filled with gladness, joy, and peace through any sadness. Fill them with love that will not depart."
Gorgeous!!! I love the colors in this fabric and the blessing is beautiful. Thank you!
#28
12/21/06
From The Shields Family in Washington
"Our wish for you is best summed-up in a song by Lee Ann Womack...
I hope you never lose your sense of wonder.
You get your fill to eat, but always keep that hunger.
May you never take one single breath for granted.
God forbid loves ever leaves you empty handed.
I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean.
Whenever one door closes, I hope one more opens.
Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance.
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance,
I hope you dance!
I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance.
Never settle for the path of least resistance.
living might mean taking chances, but their worth taking.
Loving might be a mistake, but it's worth making.
Don't let some hell bent heart leave you bitter.
When you come close to selling out, reconsider.
Give the heavens above more than just a passing glance.
And when you get the chance to sit it out or dance,
I hope you dance!
This is one of my favorite songs and when I hear it I always think of our little girl. Thank You!
#27
12/17/06
From The Aske Family in Florida
"Our wish to you and your family:
Blessed are THE CHILDREN...for theirs is a world of wonder. A child's love is like the dawn unfolding...bright, new and full of hope."
This is a really special wish because in includes a picture of the family who sent it. Thank you for sharing your family with us.
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12/05/06
From The Hansen Family in Kansas
"Have great hopes and dare to go all out for them. Have great dreams and dare to live them. Have tremendous expectations and believe in them. Norman Vincent Peale"
This fabric is great. It is so fun and lively. It just makes me smile to look at it. It will be great addition to our quilt. Thank you!
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11/29/06
From The Collins Family in Florida
"The rainbow was given to us as a sign of the promise God made right after the Great Flood. He promised never again to bring about this kind of destruction. It's a reminder to him and to us. The rainbow is a reminder to you and me of what Jesus did on the cross. When you see a rainbow, think of it as much more than a trick the sunlight plays o airborne water particles. It's there to bring to mind for us who God is, what He did, and who we are in Him. Remember His Love, His great sacrifice, His love for you, and His goodness."Thank you very much for such an awesome blessing!
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
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11/26/06
From The Radicchi Family in Georgia
Saint Theresa's Prayer
"May today there be peace within. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born with faith. May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content knowing you are a child of God. Let his presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise, and love."
Blessings to you
I could not have said it any better, What an awesome blessing for Genei. Thank you for being a part of her quilt.
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