Crown of Life uses money raised to make additional quilts
(Independent Newsmedia/Jennifer Jimenez)
The Crown of Life Lutheran quilting group has worked hard over several months to prepare for the upcoming Friday, Nov. 6 quilt and craft sale.
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This past year we have donated 12 quilts to the American legion, 30 quilts to the Orphan Grain Train, 50 quilts to congregational homebound members and 177 quilts to Arizona Sunshine Angels an organization supporting foster children.”
The Crown of Life Lutheran Church quilting group has been busy throughout the year and is now prepared for the upcoming quilt and craft sale.
The sale is 8 a.m.-noon Friday, Nov. 6, at Crown of Life Lutheran Church, 13131 W. Spanish Garden Drive.
The church has had a quilting ministry for almost 20 years and member Val Vanness said the group follows the teaching of Jesus Christ to give help and comfort to those in need.
“This past year we have donated 12 quilts to the American legion, 30 quilts to the Orphan Grain Train, 50 quilts to congregational homebound members and 177 quilts to Arizona Sunshine Angels an organization supporting foster children,” said Vanness.
The sale will also be open to church members Saturday, Nov. 7, and Sunday, Nov. 8, before and after services.
The various quilt options include baby to large throw size quilts, table runners aprons, place mat sets and small gifts for children to adults, plus Christmas ornaments.
Judy Engel, Jean Butner, Shirley Swartz and Ginny McDuffee show off the craft items the group plans to sell to raise funds.
(Independent Newsmedia/Jennifer Jimenez)
Ginny McDuffee said using the larger space allows the group to display the items better in Parish Hall. She said this group purchases their own materials on top of relying on donations.
“We have to buy our own embroidery thread, sheets and regular thread for the quilts,” she explained.
Member Marlene Peterson said all supplies and materials needed to create and make the quilts can get pricey. Vanness said proceeds from the sale go to purchase more batting for in the quilts, sewing accessories like scissors and thread and more sheets and fabric yardage. Most of the quilts are made from donated materials, according to Vanness.
The group is always accepting donations that can be dropped off at the church to help with quilt making.
Quilting throughout the year requires the group to go through about 10 rolls of batting, which runs $200 per roll.
Members of the group said it is not just the value of the materials, but also the labor that goes in to each of these quilts.
The group hopes the community will support the sale to continue to give back to the community.
Call 623-546-6228.
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In 2020, Jennifer Jimenez began working for Independent Newsmedia, Inc., USA. She began her career as a sports reporter in Peoria and Glendale, covering the very same schools she used to compete at. During this time, she also worked for television news, magazines and sports radio stations.
Community: Jennifer is a member of the Hall of Fame at Peoria High School where she graduated in 2001, alongside her father Joe Hernandez. She serves youth soccer players as a pro-trainer and coach.
Education: Grand Canyon University 2005 B.A. Liberal Arts
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Hobbies: Country dancing, coaching soccer, teaching private swim lessons and running are things she does for fun.
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