100 Good Wishes Quilt

Dear family and friends:

Mike and I would like to continue a Chinese tradition with our adopted child. This tradition is called "Bai Jia Bei" or 100 Good Wishes Quilt. Family and friends each donate a piece of fabric and wish or blessing to the expecting mother. It is then sewn into quilt for her newborn. Positive thoughts and energy are given to the baby through the quilt and is handed down from generation to generation. The written wish will be added to a Wish Book so our child can match the person and wish to the fabric on the quilt. If you would like to participate in this wonderful tradition, please read the directions below. Please help us network in spreading the word to other family members and friends. 100 pieces of fabric is a lot to find!

1. Chose a piece of 100% cotton fabric that you like or represents your wish. There is no color or theme. The more colorful the better. Your fabric can be new or used.
2. Cut your fabric into two 8 X 8 pieces (one for each side of the quilt). Prewash is not needed.
3. Include a small sample piece of fabric for your wish/blessing.
4. Write or type a wish onto a note card or card stock. The blessing can be a poem, quote or any words that have a special place in your heart. Don't forget to include a sample of the fabric mounted to your wish.
5. Please sign your wish and include your state, city and your relationship to our child.
6. All wishes and fabrics can be mailed to: Skubella's, PO BOX 754, Fairplay, CO 80440

Here are a few links of other quilts:

aquiltforsunshine.blogspot.com
http://www.cd2alicyn.com/web/do/site/folder?ID=144685&parent_id=144685
http://www.handsful.com/?page_id=46
If more than one person in your family would like to participate, each person may submit his/her own fabric and wish.

All fabric and wishes will be greatly appreciated for us to complete this unique and special gift.