Originally published at Orange County Catholic
FOR MEMBERS OF SAINTS Simon & Jude quilting club, some of whom have been with the club since its inception more than a quarter century ago, it’s all about faith, fellowship and friendships for life.
SAINTS SIMON & JUDE’S QUILTING CLUB IS ONE OF THE MOST ACTIVE CHURCH QUILTING CLUBS IN THE DIOCESE OF ORANGE. PHOTO BY YUAN WANG/DIOCESE OF ORANGE
One of the most active church quilting groups in the Diocese of Orange, the 15 to 30 women (men are a rarity) who quilt on the first Wednesday evening of the month in the community center of the Huntington Beach parish craft beautiful creations at an astounding rate, many of which go to local non-profits and charities.
The group works on a common project every month with a different member leading.
The oldest quilter is 86 and the youngest is 12. That pre-teen, Nikki, was just a baby laying on a blanket in the corner of the room when her mother, Tish, joined the group. Nikki now is a full-fledged member who already has designed a quilt and has led at meetings.
“It doesn’t get any better than that,” said Pam Gayle, who got involved in the quilting
