Thanks to all who have supported us through the Quilt Fundraiser. We are just over half way to our first goal. The Quilt Fundraiser will END JUNE 5th, in two weeks. If you've been wanting to take part in making a memory Quilt for our next child coming to us from China, you still have time. Please consider helping us reach or first goal of $1000.00 towards our adoption. If you have questions please feel free to message me.
OUR FIRST FUNDRAISER...
GOAL: $10 per square
WHAT: "100 Good Wishes Quilt"
WHAT CAN I DO? Send Drew and Aimee THREE THINGS:
1. A piece of fabric (10"X10" minimum) of your choice
2. Write something in a note for our child to be: a quote, poem, scripture, saying, a wish for them
3. Include a check (to Drew and Aimee) to support our International Adoption Efforts (this is NOT a tax deductible donation)
Please send donation of these THREE things to:
Facebook Message either Aimee Hotmer Ryan or Drew Ryan for our physical address
OR email us at: aimee.ryan01@gmail.com
OR email us at: aimee.ryan01@gmail.com
*Aimee will place all the notes in a scrpbook and put together the quilt before leaving for China.
What is a 100 Good Wishes Quilt?
In northern China there is a centuries old tradition of creating a "Bai-Jia-Bei" otherwise known as a "100 Good Wishes Quilt" to welcome and celebrate a new life into the family.
One hundred family and friends donate a piece of fabric along with a written wish for the child-to-be. The wish can be anything: a quote, a poem, a saying, a verse or a simple wish from the heart.
A quilt for them is made from the pieces of fabric and the wishes are placed in a scrapbook for the child to one day read. A small sample of the fabric is attached to the wish card so that the child can match the wish in her album with the square on her quilt
A quilt for them is made from the pieces of fabric and the wishes are placed in a scrapbook for the child to one day read. A small sample of the fabric is attached to the wish card so that the child can match the wish in her album with the square on her quilt
It is said that the luck, energy and good wishes from all the families and friends who contributed to the quilt will surround the child when she is wrapped in it. The quilt is passed down from generation to generation.
