We are done! The quilt is subscribed and we will be starting work right away. Thank you, everybody!
BFSkinner was one of the first recipients of a community quilt...number 6, actually, in 2009. The reason was lupus, a disease that was, distressingly, affecting the cognition of this very brilliant and successful psychologist. Since then, he’s been in the hospital more times than we can count, in very fragile condition but full of fight to survive. His quilt has been a big, big support to him in his struggles. He wrote to me:
Would it be possible to request another quilt? The one I have has been used so much and kept me sane during my numerous hospitalizations. So much has changed since then that I would love another, if I can make such a request.
Hell yes, we will make him a quilt! Since 2009, he has made lots of new friends who have followed his charming diaries about music and popular culture. As ill as BFSkinner has been, he has always been a person who uplifts those around him. Now we get a second “quilty” chance to do the same for him.
If you are unfamiliar with community quilts, these are a type of “friendship” quilt bearing loving messages from you, transcribed by me in archival ink on muslin. Then my sister and I sew the messages into something colorful, warm, and radiating with community support. This is something that BFSkinner will wrap up in whenever he feels alone or full of hurt. It is a way his blog friends can be with him, always.
It takes time and material to make a community quilt and it is a living for me and my sister. If you would like to contribute toward BFSkinner’s quilt, here is a PayPal link — or message me for an address if you prefer a check. $20/message is suggested by no worries if you cannot afford to donate. We still want your message! This is a crowdfunded thing and some always give more to cover messages for those who are short on funds.
These people have left messages for BFSKinner so far:
- Auntie Anne
- cfk in the Thumb of Michigan
- Murfster35
- Luckybear
- Cat50
- Mortifyd
- rebel ga
- Pam from Calif
- anon004
- bfitzinAR
- wasatch
- OneBite
- CausalLink
- #jtg
- jwinIL14
- TLMD
- asterkitty
18. Gemina13
19. MrsCaptJack
20. dialysisterLCO
21. JaxDem
22. Randallt
23. The Marti
24. BMScott
25. 44BlueLeft
26. Mlozaouk
27. ShockedAndAwed
28. Observerinvancouver.
29. kathy in ga
30. RunawayRose
31. LizinPA
32. maggiejean
33. Louisiana 1976
34. FarWestGirl
35. Aashirs nani
36. bluesophie
37. HedwigKos
38. silverfoxcruiser
39. Besame
40. Lorikeet
41. michelewln
42. flowergirl77
43. Sara R/winglion
44. 2thanks
Please note, if you leave a quilt message in PayPal rather than in the comments below, please also Kos mail me to let me know. The way PayPal is now configured, it is easy to miss attached messages.
Check here for a list of our completed quilts.
See also these three posts about the community quilt project:
KosAbility: A Virtual Quilt for Sara and Ann, from Community Quilt recipients
We Have Something to Say to YOU, Sara R and winglion!
Community Quilt FlashMob Brightens up NN13
Community Quilt Testimonial Videos
remembrance
ramara
paradise50
shanikka
cskendrick
peregrine kate
A quick update: Murfster35’s quilt top is almost finished. After this quilt for BFSkinner, we plan to make one for Jon Sitzman, who is going through divorce. His diary will be published soon. It has been suggested that we make a community quilt for Donna Edwards, who, as teacherken has written, is suffering from MS and has (very bravely) come forward in defense of ACA. If you know someone who would benefit from a community quilt, please drop me a line!
PAYPAL LINK FOR BFSKINNER'S NEW QUILT - THANK YOU!
Namaste.