Sew Be It SUCCESS No. 1

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February 18th 2007

Published: February 18th 2007

Sit back, get ready for a good story, and look at the pictures of the result of several months of work. You might want to have a tissue handy just in case! The project started in June of last year with a simple request for scraps; leftovers from projects that no one was going to use, or even fabric that had been purchased for something special but got pushed aside and never used. I was expectin... Read Full Entry

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Shasta Brown

Shastagail

My husband, Anthony, have returned from living in Arusha, Tanzania, East Africa. We moved there in October of 2006, and returned home in January of 2009. I miss it terribly! We are from Tennessee and have one son, Joshua. We were missionaries in Chimala, Tanzania from 1992 - 1995 and fell in love with the country as a whole. We came home, got some additional schooling, allowed Joshua to do all the things teenagers should do, graduate high school, and moved back to Africa. Have come home, Joshua is married. This journal is our ongoing story. ... full info

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Alas, the Tacking is Done!

One more step closer to completion!

Quilt of Dreams

I went to Mississippi a few years back with my Mom and 3 sisters to a quilt show sponsored by Saint Jude Children's Hospital. There were 1000's of quilts and they displayed them by laying them over the seats in the basketball arena at a local college. Here is our Quilt of Dreams display!!

Special Delivery!!

Finally .. the time came when we piled into the car and took our work to some folks who need them terribly!!

Signature Required

Years from now, hopefully these quilts will be warming someone's child. And this signature may be what leads them to a better life.

Holding Needed

These babies were abandoned, they are well cared for, well fed and have medical treatment, but not many things can take the place of being held, caressed, and loved.

"when you helped the least of these"

No words necessary .......

5 Week old Wonder

How many of these survive being left out with so many dangers is truly a wonder.

Just Being a Kid

Next!!

19th February 2007

Cindy Dixon
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I am speechless by this story. How precious are all the hands that worked this wonder. And how amazing the delight must be to give them to sweet babies. May God continue to bless this wonderful work.

20th February 2007

Martha Smith
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Just Wonderful!!!!
Shasta, Such a delightful work and to see the beautiful creations that these wonderful ladies have done. What an accomplishment!!!! And for so many loving babies!!!! Please share with them my love and goodwill for the work that they are doing. And to you - God's richest blessings to continue with you in this work. We think of you and Anthony daily.

20th February 2007

Melanie
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If I had only known...I am the Queen of purchasing fabric with good intentions and never completing the task! You are such a treasure to teach them and love every second of it. I'm struggling home schooling 2 and you had a room full of all ages...I'll remember you the next time 2 seems like more than I can do. :)

8th March 2007

Rita Ivey
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Quilts
This is a wonderful story. My grandmother made so many quilts in her life time, but it seems to be a lost "art" now. God bless. Rita

12th March 2007

Shastagail
Shasta Brown

Sew Be It
Rita, Thanks so much! I am having the time of my life! Both with the Bible studies and with the quilting. If you would also like to be on our newsletter list let me know!

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