Saturday, June 27, 2009

For Missouri Girls Town

















Have been making pillow cases and small ditty bags to donate to Girls Town. Pam Oliver-owner of Miss Millie's Quilt Shop-was always a big supporter. Each year the Thimbleberries Club members would make a particular item to donate. After Pam's death from cancer in 2008 we decided to carry on this project in her memory, at our new Thimbleberries Club. There have been more pillowcases made than ditty bags so I have taken it upon myself to make as many bags as I can.


I haven't spoken much about Pam since we found out last year that she was terminally ill. After she passed and the shop was gone so many of the Thimbleberries members wanted to continue with the club and carry forward the wonderful camaraderie that Pam started. Luckily we found another quilt shop owner who was willing to take on the task. A major one, as she had not carried the Thimbleberries fabric line at all. Linda at Specialty Quilts in Jefferson City stepped up and I think she was well rewarded. So many of the existing members came back (so far, about 60) and Thimbleberries 2009 is going strong.


We will all never forget Pam and the legacy of kindness and helpfulness she left with us. Her shop was like home. You can't say that about many of the quilt shops out there. Through past experience I have met some of those shop owners. Needless to say I don't patronise those shops. Pam had a way of making you feel welcome whether you were there to buy or not. Her sit and sews were great fun. She was a friend to everyone. Linda is much like Pam. She is kind, friendly and helpful. The perfect fit to follow in Pam's footsteps.

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