Angela Fox, one of my talented friends, has graciously offered to make a special quilt for Caroline to use now and to have as a keepsake to remind her of all those who loved and prayed for her. She asked me to post this message:

"100 Good Wishes Quilt" for Caroline
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. We ask that you please participate in this project.

HERE IS WHAT WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO DO: 1. Choose any 100% cotton fabric that you like. It can be from a piece of clothing or from a fabric store. It just needs to have a design and color that you like. 2. Cut two (2) 7" squares from the fabric (one square for the quilt and one square for a memory album. The square for the album can be smaller if necessary.) 3. On a 4x6 index card or decorative paper, write your "good wish note" for Caroline. Please include why you chose the fabric and your name and address. If possible, please send a photo of you/your family as well.

IDEAS FOR SELECTING FABRIC 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 good wish note and pieces of fabric. In China, these quilts were originally made from the garments of family and friends surrounding the child with luck and good wishes.

IDEAS FOR GOOD WISHES NOTE: A meaningful Scripture verse, a prayer for Caroline, general wishes for good health, perseverance, compassion, love, a sense of humor, etc.

Please send the fabric and notes as soon as possible so the quilt can be completed as close to Caroline's arrival as possible. If you would like to participate, please e-mail me at rsholar@cfl.rr.com and I will send you mailing info.
Thank you!