Introduction: The Meaning of Purple
Thank you for contributing your time, skill, and compassion to create quilted squares in purple, a color deeply significant in end-of-life care. In many healthcare settings, purple serves as a signal that a patient is nearing or has reached the end of their journey. The color purple represents spirituality, dignity, and peace, making it a meaningful choice to convey respect and honor for both patients and their loved ones during this sensitive time.
Why Quilted Squares?
Your creations play a special role in bringing comfort to families facing the unexpected. When a loved one is nearing the end of life, it can be a challenging and unprepared-for experience, especially if they weren’t initially receiving hospice care. Often, families find themselves in this situation, feeling overwhelmed and unready to say goodbye. By oƯering a quilted square, we aim to bring warmth and a sense of presence during these profound moments.
To ensure consistency, please follow these guidelines for creating the squares:
Quilted Squares Specifications: 6×6 inches – Soft purple fabrics
Quilted or patterned designs are welcome, but please ensure the fabric is soothing and respectful. Additional Touches are optional but feel free to add simple stitching to the quilted squares, such as a small heart or a word like “Hope” or “Love” in an unobtrusive, thoughtful way.
The Impact of Your Work
By contributing to this project, you’re offering more than fabric and thread; you’re creating tokens of peace and solace that provide tangible comfort during an intensely emotional time.
Other Ways to Help
You can also support Big Bend Hospice by giving gently used items to their Oak Tree Treasures Thrift Shop. The link to their website for additional information: Oak Tree Treasures | Big Bend Hospice. In addition, they need several quilt stands to display donated quilts.
Please contact Janet Taylor if you have any questions