This is our "Photo Gallery" of the progress in quilting the Washington quilt. We hope you enjoy watching the development of the quilts and reading the dedications and comments of the quilters.

"Many years ago, in fact I was not quite three years old. I miraculously escaped death, from a tragic fire, which burned all of my clothes off of me. I have always felt, since my life was spared, I was left here for a purpose, and to me that was in serving or helping people who needed help in some way. My introduction to Hospice began when my mother was with us, and even though we used Hospice very briefly, it was here for us exactly when we needed them the most. I was so impressed that I soon became a volunteer, and hope that I can continue in that capacity for a long time. As in to many instances, I feel that I always benefit more myself, than what I am giving". - Irene Duitsman

Irene sewing one of the cross-stitch blocks

Dedicated volunteers stitching diligently L to R - Velma, Irene, Dorothy, Ruth, Eva

Needle "MUST" go in one side and out the other! L to R - Gladys Osthoff, Dorthy Beswick, Pauline Hatesohl

Jan and Irene enjoying their stitching.

"My heart goes out to anyone who is terminally ill as I had a cancer patient in the family. I find being involved with hospice as a volunteer has been very rewarding". - Lorna Heitman, Palmer KS

Lorna and Irene taking out the quilt

Dinah and Lorna Heitman, Mother and Daughter.

Close-up of a square on theWashington Quilt.

The completed Washington Quilt