Christmas Challenge - Mooresville Christian Mission

Did you know that the Mooresville Christian Mission has taken care of over 4,000 families so far this year?  They are even seeing the "middle class"!  With the unemployment rate hovering around 10%, and no relief in sight, the Mooresville Christian Mission is going to be serving even more families that are trying to get a job, pay their power bill and put food on their table for their families.

Quilters Loft has always taken on challenges to help our community.  We have had food drives for the Soup Kitchen, and My Sisters House.  In past years we have supported Quilts of Valor and at Christmas we have made cards for Veterans.

This year we are taking donations of white cotton socks, donating fabrics to make special pillowcase and making cards to support our Veterans in the local VA Hospital in Salisbury.  We learned they had a great need for white socks and thanks to our wonderful customers, we are close to our goal of 100 socks.  Lots of you came to our pillowcase sew-ins and we are close to 100 pillowcases too.  

We are having a girls night out Friday Dec 10 starting at 5pm to finish the cards just in time for our Christmas Open House so that all of you can assist in personalizing the cards for the Veterans.  This will make them so much more special!

This year I challenge all of you (Christmas Challenge) to help me meet our goal of $2,000 to donate to the Mooresville Christian Mission to provide Christmas or Holiday meals for 80 families.  I learned at Thanksgiving that $25 provides a meal for a family in need.  For every $25 that you donate, I will match up to $1,000.

All you need to do is to bring your check  made out to the Mooresville Christian Mission and drop it off before December 16  at Quilters Loft, so I will be able to match your donation.  The Mooresville Christian Mission is a charitable organization, so your contribution is tax deductible.

Let see how we can make a difference in our community.  All of us at the Quilters Loft thank you in advance for your support of the Mooresville Christian Mission.

MAKE IT QUICK FOR CHRISTMAS

Christmas Tree Napkin

Wednesday December 8^th, 10:30-12:30pm

Class Fee: $10

Instructor: Sarah Bryant

These napkins will add the perfect touch to your holiday table. They will also make a wonderful hostess gift. Come and join Sarah make these easy beautiful napkins.

Got Tea?  Will Travel!

Thursday December 9^th, 10:30-12:30pm

Class Fee: $10.00

Instructor: Sarah Bryant

Come make a quick tea bag carrier for yourself or a friend that loves hot tea. Six pockets will hold your favorite tea bags and sweetener packets and then folds compactly to fit in a purse or briefcase.

Cozy Rag Quilt

Thursday December 9^th, 6:00-9:00pm

Class Fee: $10.00

Instructor: Erica Ransom

Need a cozy gift for a loved one?  A warm throw size flannel Rag Quilt will make the perfect gift. Choose your favorite flannels and make a gift to last a life time.

More than just a Potato Steamer Bag

Friday December 10^th, 3:00-5:00pm

Class Fee: $10.00

Instructor: Pam Carter

Your friends and family will love this gift. The steamer microwave bag is ideal for all kinds of potatoes but also for corn on the cob, rolls and bread as well as keeping tortillas warm at the table. The versatile potato bag is quick to make and a perfect hostess gift!

String Ornaments

Tuesday December 14^th, 10:30-12:30pm

Class Fee: $10.00

Instructor: Reba McNeely

Beautiful and fun to make! These fun string ornaments made with string and starch can be embellished with ribbons, pinecones, and leaves. It’s up to you

Wool Mitten Ornament/Cardholder

Tuesday December 15^th, 10:30-12:30pm

Class Fee: $10.00

Instructor: Pat Boubeau

Ewe will love our wee little wooly mitten, a perfect warm holder for a gift card, a small piece of jewelry or some sweet treats.  See how fast they go together with small pieces of wool and some fun embellishments. Or make a bunch for a cute tree ornaments.  Patterns for the Yuletide pin and oval star ornaments also available.

Quilt As You Go Placemat

Thursday December 16^th, 10:30-12:30pm

Class Fee: $10.00

Instructor: Erica Ransom

These quilt as you go placemats are the perfect way to accessorize you table for the holiday season. You can make one or a dozen. This design has one pocket for a napkin or silverware. Add another if you like! Use the Laura Birch fabric for a fun festive table setting as Erica has or choose fabric to match your décor.