Bakers: Quilting For Those In Need

It all started with Cynthia Baker’s passion for embroidery. Her husband, Topper, bought her a small embroidery machine. Overwhelmed with caring for her aging mother-in-law, Baker found respite and escape. “I embroidered everything in the house,” she said. “Towels, pillowcases ….” She even embroidered her mother-in-law’s shirts. Eventually, Baker decided to make quilt blocks and take up quilting. She said, “Topper thought that was a great idea.” In fact, he told her he’d like to help her. “I always thought I’d like to sew,” he said. His wife looked at him and smiled. “He just blossomed!” That was 153 quilts ago/Cindy Hval, SR. More here. (SR photo: Colin Mulvany)

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