This pattern is something new for me. All the proceeds from this pattern will be donated to a fundraiser for the lovely little girl shown above. Here’s a little of her story:
A few weeks ago we were wrapping up our Sunday school class and my friend Janet asked the kids who they wanted to pray for. A little girl in our class shared with us that her friend, Kyra, had been very sick and couldn’t get out of bed and she wanted to pray for her. We did, of course, and her story has been very much on my heart. Kyra has been battling Primary Immunodeficiency for the past two years. She has been unable to go to school for the last two years and has needed constant full time care. She has been bedridden since August and is now hospitalized in Denver. Needless to say this has been an extreme financial burden on her family due to out of pocket medical expenses and lost income.
Friends of the family have started to fundraise to help alleviate some of the financial distress. If you are interested in finding out more you can go to:
http://www.youcaring.com/fundraiser_details?fundraiser_id=859&url=hildensmutzlerfamilyrelieffund
and read more about Kyra and her family.
I have a special place in my heart for families who have been through medical hardship. I have been there myself and have had close family members lose everything due to these kinds of financial circumstances.
This pattern is a digital download. After your payment is received I will e-mail the pattern to you. All proceeds will go to the fund mentioned above. Please help if you can and I hope you love the pattern!
You can purchase a copy of the pattern from my Etsy Shop:
I just went to the website and donated for Kyra and her family. Erin has given some much to all of us who follow her blog at no cost to us. I challenge Erin's followers to go to the website and make a donation.
Posted by: Jackie Nelson | 03/06/2012 at 06:26 AM
Oh Erin, thanks so much for sharing this story and your generous contribution. Your patter will be all the more special as it is associated with this precious child and her family. I know from personal experience how much prayer helps, so Kyra, her family, her physicians and heathcare providers are in my prayers. Bless you. B
Posted by: Becky Ganzhorn | 03/06/2012 at 06:46 AM
I'm in!
Posted by: Lynette | 03/06/2012 at 07:51 AM
I would like to order the pattern so the money will go to Kyra but I don't see the link to do that. How do I order the pattern?
Posted by: Terry Bonet | 03/06/2012 at 08:27 AM
where do we order the pattern. Thank you for helping a family in need
Posted by: Norma | 03/06/2012 at 08:35 AM
i just ordered the pattern. What a lovely way to help this family, Erin. Thank you for giving us all a chance to help too!
Posted by: kathleen | 03/06/2012 at 08:56 AM
How can I order your pattern to support Kyra?
Posted by: connysquilts | 03/06/2012 at 10:18 AM
Made my donation earlier this afternoon. Hope this helps! Love the Dresden plate pattern...it's an all time favorite of mine!
Posted by: Judith Gvili | 03/07/2012 at 03:19 PM
I have ordered the pattern. I applaud your efforts to assist this family. I look forward to this project. I challenge your followers to make this quilt to pass on to another family in need - in the spirit of which it was developed.
Posted by: kaholly | 03/08/2012 at 06:29 AM
Erin, who is providing such assistance to the family of Kira is worthy of a person like you who are always teaching us and donating their time and beautiful BOMs. I love the pattern ... beautiful. Congratulations on your attitude.
hugs
Posted by: Margot | 03/08/2012 at 07:17 AM
If you are in contact with the family, suggest they contact the folks that run a charity called "Artists 4 Amy" (www.artists4amy.org) a charity set up to help families in just this type of situation. A few years ago I donated a quilt to be auctioned at their fundraiser, it raised $350 for them. It's a great charity, I know the folks that sponsor and run it. They are wonderful.
Posted by: June Piper-Brandon | 03/08/2012 at 02:42 PM
I've placed my order. I came over from the Quilting Gallery. You are just so sweet!
Posted by: Billie K | 03/08/2012 at 09:48 PM
HELP! I would love this pattern but I'm afraid that I am computer challenged. I love that this is going to help a great cause but for the life of me I can't figure out hoe to get to where to order the pattern.
Posted by: Yvonne Morman | 03/09/2012 at 07:27 AM
I don't seem to be able to find the link to purchase the pattern. I appreciate anything you can do to help..Thank you for the beautiful pattern you donated with the proceeds going to Kyra. I love your site, You are so thoughtful and creative. I would like to purchase this pattern, Kyra and her family are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless You Barbara
Posted by: Barbara Thomas | 03/11/2012 at 04:08 PM
When I read a story like this it makes me wonder why you americans are so happy with your self-pay-system when you get sick. In Denmark we pay tax - a lot - aproxx. 50% of our income - but when we get sick, we dont have to pay a thing, medicine and hospitals are free for danish citizens. I have a daugther 11 years old, born with a heartdisease and she have had 5 big operations for now. If we should pay for this... And one of us parents get our lost income payed from the county. Why isnt it like this in the US - it seems a bit old fashioned?
Posted by: Marie | 03/12/2012 at 07:48 AM
I can not find the link to order the design,
Posted by: judith | 03/12/2012 at 11:38 PM