Inspiration-

Websters defines inspiration as:

in·spi·ra·tion  (ĭn'spə-rā'shən)

Stimulation of the mind or emotions to a high level of feeling or activity.

An agency, such as a person or work of art, that moves the intellect or emotions or prompts action or invention.

Something, such as a sudden creative act or idea, that is inspired. 







1 Million Pillowcase Challenge
BMS has joined an exciting year long national challenge, spearheaded by
American Patchwork & Quilting.  Independent quilt shops will work together in 2010 to create and donate 1 million pillowcases to local charities, with the message,
"Make a Pillowcase, Make a Difference".

Many worthy organizations and causes can benefit from pillowcases, including nursing homes, domestic violence shelters, foster children and the homeless. 
I know that we have many in our community who would be touched with this gift,
so join us on March 26th and May 21st  from 3 - 7 for a pillowcase making "sew-in".

Stay an hour or stay the whole time.
We have made this special time of during and after shop hours, so that those who work outside of the home will be able to share in this effort.

We will provide free patterns for many creative pillowcases, so bring your own fabric or pick something from our fabulous selection. 

If you cannot join us, you could still participate by purchasing a pillowcase kit for another quilter to make.

Quilts For Kids



Mary and Tami (BMS staff members) presented 2 quilts and a dozen pillowcases to Victory Junction at the May 6th,
Christian Women's Luncheon.
Victory Juction Quilts

In cooperation with the Murphy Civitan Group, BMS is donating quilts for the Victory Junction Camp.

  • Victory Junction has enriched the lives of more than 11,000 children and families since opening in 2004 and welcomed children from 47 states and three countries.
  • The cost of sending a child to camp is valued at $2,500, but no child or family incurs that cost thanks to generous donors.
  • Since 2004, 9,234 volunteer positions have been filled. Last year, volunteers sacrificed an estimated 76,222 hours to assist at Victory Junction.
  • Victory Junction serves 24 chronic medical conditions and serious illnesses such as, but not limited to, Autism, Cancer, Craniofacial Anomalies, Diabetes, Hemophilia, Sickle Cell and Spina Bifida. For a full list, please visit www.victoryjunction.org.
  • Twenty-seven hospitals partner with Victory Junction to deliver exceptional health care to campers with a variety of needs.
  • The camp, located in Randleman, N.C., is built on 84 acres and donated by Richard and Lynda Petty.
  • Bless My Stitches is helping to providing quilts for each child's bed that they may keep when they leave the camp.



Project Linus is a non-profit organization with a two-fold mission.


First, it is our mission to provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, handmade blankets and afghans, lovingly created by volunteer “blanketeers”.


Second, it is our mission to provide a rewarding and fun service opportunity for interested individuals and groups in local communities, for the benefit of children.

Bless My Stitches is an official Project Linus Drop Off Site





Quilt Pink 2006- 

On September 30, 2006 BMS was proud to host the first annual Quilt Pink Day.  This was a national fundraising event to benefit the Susan B. Koman Breast Cancer Research Foundation.  BMS in conjuction with Better Homes and Gardens, held a day of quilting for a cause.  Better Homes and Gardens American Patchwork Magazine will be hosting a live ebay auction to raise money for the Foundation in 2007. 

We had many participants the cut, sewed and assembled blocks into quilts.  Together we made 4 quilts that will donated to BH and G.  Together with other quilt shops nationally there were over 4000 quilts made!

Thank you to....

Barbara for coming to inspire us all, Mom Hopple for your cheerful giving, Jessica and MMC for your donation of a mamogram, Hallie for your young willing hands, Wendy for your Bernina always willing to work, Tammy for your "let's get another row done" attitude, Roxanne for your willingness to go the extra mile, Jennifer for your Wednesday night sewing donation, Pam for your patient piecing, Joanie for your professional longarm quilting, Barbie for your always perfect sashing work, Ms. Loudermilk for your professional longarm quilting, Helen for your gorgeous embrodiery work, Diane for your piecework, Rena for your quiet steadfastness to the end, Leslie for your assisting new quilters in getting blocks done, Glennis for your helpfullnes in organization, Joann for your accurate piecing on your reliable featherweight friend, Rea for your handiness with the squaring up ruler and to all of you kindhearted quilters who made blocks or donated to the cause, you are truely appreciated!

Click here to see the photos of Quilt Pink 2006 www.blessmystitches.com/PhotoAlbums/album_1173049141

Quilt Pink 2007- 

Well we did it, our second annual Quilt Pink Day(s)!!

On Friday and Saturday, Sept 21 and 22, you opened your hearts and worked your hands towards a cure for breast cancer. 

We sold precut packaged kits for 2 months prior, so generous quilters made and turned in finished blocks that would be assembled on our Quilt Pink Days. Thank you to all who participated!!

We had a great turn out and am very pleased with the outcome....a king size log cabin quilt in Moda's beautiful Quilt Pink fabric line. 

Come on by and see it!

I am sorry that I didn't get more photos, we were just so busy, but here are a few for you to see.

Click here to see the photos of Quilt Pink 2007 www.blessmystitches.com/PhotoAlbums/album_1201574314