Need to introduce myself

Dear Cabn,
Thanks for sharing! Of course we would like to see pictures, and to
keep up any kind of discussions you want. We got plenty of room for you and
your guy here at the frame!

Karen, Queen of Squishies

Cabn, thanks for introducing and sharing with us about your little guy!
How much fun to have a buddy in house! :-) He sounds wonderful. And
so do you. Welcome!

Jan

Hi Cabn, it's nice to meet you. Your son sounds like quite a special little
guy. It's wonderful that he has found an interest in quilting and using it
for a wonderful cause. Here are a couple of links that show many, many
quilt block.....
www.quilterscache.com and www.blockcentral.com are 2 good ones that I
frequently visit. Hope you'll get some inspiration from them. You sound
like a wonderful mom and it's great that you are really looking out for his
interests.

Lorraine
http://members.rogers.com/poodiac/lorrainesworld.htm

"CabnNThWoods" wrote in message
...
Hi all,

I've been lurking for awhile and finally asked a couple of
questions in
the past few days. Thank you all for being so kind and friendly. I
wanted to
introduce myself, and explain my odd quilting questions.

I kind of got into quilting by accident. My little guy is 13 and
has
autism. To put it in a nutshell (not going to generalize people who have
autism, just trying to explain our particular situation) he has an
incredible
gift with color and design. In his particular case, he has done some
amazing
artwork ( which has been printed in a design contest and made into
greeting
cards and postcards), but it hasn't engaged him. He is fully included in
school, and learned how to sew a little over a year ago.

Fabric fascinates him. The color, the textures, the infinite
combinations. He is totally engaged (and those who have kids who have dis
will
understand this) with the total tactile experience of creating with
fabric. He
decided that he wanted to quilt, so we learned together (I'm a
medium-grade
sewer).

We started with ragged-edge quilts. Made a beautiful bunch for family
and
friends for xmas presents. Have pics if anyone is interested.

About 6-7 months ago, and I'm really not sure where he saw this/what
program
he was watching, but it was a program about the homeless. He started
worrying
about all the people who didn't have beds or "moms and dads to tuck them
in".
So since then, we've been making quilts for our local homeless
healthcare
outreach center (where medics go into the field to offer medical services,
socks, blankets, etc). We took a page from the "Ugly Quilt" project back
east.

We've gotten donations of supplies from our local rotary, as well as
from
my little guy's teachers, and have completed 14 quilts so far.

Although we've been active in creating sturdy, washable quilts, my
little
guy is still fighting to find an artistic outlet in quilt design, and I'm
trying to help him.

Thank you all for your kindness. Please forgive my odd questions here
and
there. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your friendly natures.

Kindest regards,
Cabn

CabnNThWoods wrote:

Hi all,

I've been lurking for awhile and finally asked a couple of questions in
the past few days. Thank you all for being so kind and friendly. I wanted to
introduce myself, and explain my odd quilting questions.

I kind of got into quilting by accident. My little guy is 13 and has
autism. To put it in a nutshell (not going to generalize people who have
autism, just trying to explain our particular situation) he has an incredible
gift with color and design. In his particular case, he has done some amazing
artwork ( which has been printed in a design contest and made into greeting
cards and postcards), but it hasn't engaged him. He is fully included in
school, and learned how to sew a little over a year ago.

Fabric fascinates him. The color, the textures, the infinite
combinations. He is totally engaged (and those who have kids who have dis will
understand this) with the total tactile experience of creating with fabric. He
decided that he wanted to quilt, so we learned together (I'm a medium-grade
sewer).

We started with ragged-edge quilts. Made a beautiful bunch for family and
friends for xmas presents. Have pics if anyone is interested.

About 6-7 months ago, and I'm really not sure where he saw this/what program
he was watching, but it was a program about the homeless. He started worrying
about all the people who didn't have beds or "moms and dads to tuck them in".
So since then, we've been making quilts for our local homeless healthcare
outreach center (where medics go into the field to offer medical services,
socks, blankets, etc). We took a page from the "Ugly Quilt" project back east.

We've gotten donations of supplies from our local rotary, as well as from
my little guy's teachers, and have completed 14 quilts so far.

Although we've been active in creating sturdy, washable quilts, my little
guy is still fighting to find an artistic outlet in quilt design, and I'm
trying to help him.

Thank you all for your kindness. Please forgive my odd questions here and
there. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your friendly natures.

Kindest regards,
Cabn


This young man is a real treasure! Doing all those quilts will keep him
happy on one level, but you are right - he also needs an artistic
outlet. One of the best things you can do for and with him is to take
him to a quilt shop and let him get fabrics that speak to him, to make
the quilt that he has inside. Once it's done, let him do with it what
he will: donate to the homeless, give as a personal gift, keep forever,
his choice. I think, from the little experience I have with autistic
and other kids with special needs, one of the things he will appreciate
is having control of a little part of his destiny.

Best of luck with this and many more quilty projects: you sound like you
are enjoying the adventure. And DO post pix we can see! We LOVE
looking at quilty pix!
--
Kate XXXXXX
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.diceyhome.free-online.co.uk
Click on Kate's Pages and explore!

What fun projects to do together! Your son sounds very talented. I'm
looking forward to the pictures.
chipper


"CabnNThWoods" wrote in message
...
Hi all,

I've been lurking for awhile and finally asked a couple of
questions in
the past few days. Thank you all for being so kind and friendly. I
wanted to
introduce myself, and explain my odd quilting questions.

I kind of got into quilting by accident. My little guy is 13 and
has
autism. To put it in a nutshell (not going to generalize people who have
autism, just trying to explain our particular situation) he has an
incredible
gift with color and design. In his particular case, he has done some
amazing
artwork ( which has been printed in a design contest and made into
greeting
cards and postcards), but it hasn't engaged him. He is fully included in
school, and learned how to sew a little over a year ago.

Fabric fascinates him. The color, the textures, the infinite
combinations. He is totally engaged (and those who have kids who have dis
will
understand this) with the total tactile experience of creating with
fabric. He
decided that he wanted to quilt, so we learned together (I'm a
medium-grade
sewer).

We started with ragged-edge quilts. Made a beautiful bunch for family
and
friends for xmas presents. Have pics if anyone is interested.

About 6-7 months ago, and I'm really not sure where he saw this/what
program
he was watching, but it was a program about the homeless. He started
worrying
about all the people who didn't have beds or "moms and dads to tuck them
in".
So since then, we've been making quilts for our local homeless
healthcare
outreach center (where medics go into the field to offer medical services,
socks, blankets, etc). We took a page from the "Ugly Quilt" project back
east.

We've gotten donations of supplies from our local rotary, as well as
from
my little guy's teachers, and have completed 14 quilts so far.

Although we've been active in creating sturdy, washable quilts, my
little
guy is still fighting to find an artistic outlet in quilt design, and I'm
trying to help him.

Thank you all for your kindness. Please forgive my odd questions here
and
there. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your friendly natures.

Kindest regards,
Cabn

Welcome to the group!
Diana, scootching over a bit to make more room at the cyber frame... and
nipping a bit of the chocolates. :-)

--
Queen of FAQs
Royal Peace Maker
http://photos.yahoo.com/lunamom44

"CabnNThWoods" wrote in message
...
Hi all,

I've been lurking for awhile and finally asked a couple of
questions in
the past few days. Thank you all for being so kind and friendly.

Subject: Need to introduce myself
From: "nzl*"
Date: 1/9/04 11:26 PM Mountain Standard Time
Message-id:

yea, what cozy said.
we looooooove pix round here.
please please please
jeanne

Thank you all for your kind welcomes. :-)

This is a multimedia piece my son did when he was 9. I think this is when he
started getting a "thing" for fabric. LOL It's called "My Backyard" (we live
in the mountains).

http://members.aol.com/hugyourkidz/mtns.jpg

This is one of our earliest quilts. We made it for his aunt for Xmas. Like I
said, we've been mainly creating ragged-edge quilts, but are ready to step into
something a little more difficult.

http://members.aol.com/hugyourkidz/daff.jpg

Regards,

Cabn

Wow!
Diana

--
Queen of FAQs
Royal Peace Maker
http://photos.yahoo.com/lunamom44

"CabnNThWoods" wrote in message
...
Subject: Need to introduce myself
From: "nzl*"
Date: 1/9/04 11:26 PM Mountain Standard Time
Message-id:

yea, what cozy said.
we looooooove pix round here.
please please please
jeanne

Thank you all for your kind welcomes. :-)

This is a multimedia piece my son did when he was 9. I think this is when
he
started getting a "thing" for fabric. LOL It's called "My Backyard" (we
live
in the mountains).

http://members.aol.com/hugyourkidz/mtns.jpg

This is one of our earliest quilts. We made it for his aunt for Xmas.
Like I
said, we've been mainly creating ragged-edge quilts, but are ready to step
into
something a little more difficult.

http://members.aol.com/hugyourkidz/daff.jpg

Regards,

Cabn

that is so cool! Can you explain what 'a multimedia piece' means?

CabnNThWoods wrote in message
...
Subject: Need to introduce myself
From: "nzl*"
Date: 1/9/04 11:26 PM Mountain Standard Time
Message-id:

yea, what cozy said.
we looooooove pix round here.
please please please
jeanne

Thank you all for your kind welcomes. :-)

This is a multimedia piece my son did when he was 9. I think this is when
he
started getting a "thing" for fabric. LOL It's called "My Backyard" (we
live
in the mountains).

http://members.aol.com/hugyourkidz/mtns.jpg

This is one of our earliest quilts. We made it for his aunt for Xmas.
Like I
said, we've been mainly creating ragged-edge quilts, but are ready to step
into
something a little more difficult.

http://members.aol.com/hugyourkidz/daff.jpg

Regards,

Cabn

Welcome Cabn! Hmm, I don't remember any "Odd" questions...well maybe some
"odd" answers around here.G Not sure there are any odd or strange
questions that haven't been asked, this group seems to cover them all. Your
project with your son sounds terrific. Welcome again.
Martha
"CabnNThWoods" wrote in message
...
Hi all,

I've been lurking for awhile and finally asked a couple of
questions in
the past few days. Thank you all for being so kind and friendly. I
wanted to
introduce myself, and explain my odd quilting questions.

I kind of got into quilting by accident. My little guy is 13 and
has
autism. To put it in a nutshell (not going to generalize people who have
autism, just trying to explain our particular situation) he has an
incredible
gift with color and design. In his particular case, he has done some
amazing
artwork ( which has been printed in a design contest and made into
greeting
cards and postcards), but it hasn't engaged him. He is fully included in
school, and learned how to sew a little over a year ago.

Fabric fascinates him. The color, the textures, the infinite
combinations. He is totally engaged (and those who have kids who have dis
will
understand this) with the total tactile experience of creating with
fabric. He
decided that he wanted to quilt, so we learned together (I'm a
medium-grade
sewer).

We started with ragged-edge quilts. Made a beautiful bunch for family
and
friends for xmas presents. Have pics if anyone is interested.

About 6-7 months ago, and I'm really not sure where he saw this/what
program
he was watching, but it was a program about the homeless. He started
worrying
about all the people who didn't have beds or "moms and dads to tuck them
in".
So since then, we've been making quilts for our local homeless
healthcare
outreach center (where medics go into the field to offer medical services,
socks, blankets, etc). We took a page from the "Ugly Quilt" project back
east.

We've gotten donations of supplies from our local rotary, as well as
from
my little guy's teachers, and have completed 14 quilts so far.

Although we've been active in creating sturdy, washable quilts, my
little
guy is still fighting to find an artistic outlet in quilt design, and I'm
trying to help him.

Thank you all for your kindness. Please forgive my odd questions here
and
there. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your friendly natures.

Kindest regards,
Cabn