The Craft Of Quilting As A Tangible Act Of Prayer
The Craft Of Quilting
As A Tangible Act Of Prayer
NEW MILFORD â For countless generations, patchwork quilts have been the embodiment of love. Every piece of fabric and every tiny stitch represents the love and devotion of the quilter, offering a deep and comforting connection to the person to whom the quilt is presented.
The idea behind prayer quilts is simple. A heavy thread is used to take stitches through the quilt layers, and the ends are left free to be tied with a square knot. As each knot is tied, a silent prayer is said for someone in special need, who then receives the finished quilt.
Through Prayers & Squares thousands of quilts have been distributed, each a special gift of love. They have been made for sick babies, for cancer and AIDS patients, for adults and children facing surgery or personal crisis; for many reasons, but each for someone in special need of prayer.
Prayers & Squares began in 1992 at Hope United Methodist Church in Rancho Bernardo, Calif. Today there are more than 200 chapters of Prayers & Squares throughout the United States and around the world.
A local chapter of Prayers & Squares meets at St Johnâs Episcopal Church, 7 Whittlesey Avenue in New Milford. The chapter was founded in April 2004. For additional information about the local group call 860-354-5583 or visit StJohnsEpiscopalChurch-NewMilford.org.