Photography by Christopher Smith
Photography by Christopher Smith

There’s something very meaningful about connecting dozens of pieces of fabric, each square telling a personal story. The 6th Graders reconvened to finish their quilt, and took turns adorning their own pieces with messages of encouragement and hope.

An event this large can only be made possible with lots of planning. We are grateful to Capri Swanson and Lynne Shutt for filling this role, and for enlisting an army of volunteers to help it come to life.

Personalizing every square
Personalizing every square
Picking the fabric
Picking the fabric
Sizing it up
Sizing it up
Putting it all together
Putting it all together
Delicate stitches meant to last
Delicate stitches meant to last
The very last step
The very last step