2007
Each spring, the King family holds an all-day Thumbnail - party to make baby quilts for Project Linus in Portland, Oregon. Barb (King) Smith, an experienced quilter, came up with the idea in 2002 to encourage family members to help others in need. The King family has made over 60 quilts for Project Linus to date.
Brothers, sisters, children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends all participate…the kids make their own quilts. We have a few experienced quilters, but for many, this is the only time they sew.
This year, the clan made crazy quilts…a simple pattern that does not require fabric pieces to be exactly aligned with one another. (Click for instructions for making your own crazy quilt.)
