#46 Everett, Washington, USA

Our wish for you is best summed up in a song by Lee Ann Womack...

I hope you never lose your sense of wonder.

You get your fill to eat, but always keep that hunger.

May you never take one single breath for granted.

God forbid love ever leaves you empty handed.

I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean.

Whenever one door closes, I hope one more opens.

Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance.

And when you get the choice to sit out or dance,

I hope you dance!

I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance.

Never settle for the path of least resistance.

Living might mean taking chances, but they're worth taking.

Loving might be a mistake but its worth making.

Don't let some bent heart leave you bitter.

When you come close to selling out, reconsider.

Give the heavens above more than just a passing glance.

And when you get the choice to sit out or dance,

I hope you dance.

Best wishes from Seattle, Washington...

Thanks to Diann and Bill Shields for this beautiful fushia, and orange polka dotted funky fabric square and the beautiful and meaningful song full of hopes and wishes.

#46 Oshawa, Ontario, CANADA

"Children are a gift from God...." Psalm 127:3

Welcome Little One!

You trace a soft finger across tiny, sleeping eyes and wonder..."God gave you to me?"

Congratulations -on your new baby! A sweet little gift from the Lord.

Thanks to Catherine Ryan in Ontario for the baby blue and baby pink fabric square. It is very sweet and makes us really think of babies!!!

#45 Teia, SPAIN

A Moonbeam

Take a glimpse into the sky

And if a moonbeam hits your eye

Follow it back to whence it came

And dream of a child who'll bear your name.

A little one may look right back

And follow a beam along it's track

And see a mother awaiting the day

In whose arms forever to stay.

Thank-you to our special friends Susan, Albert, Laia, Pol and Tess for the gorgeous fabric square about friendship. On the fabric it says, "Friendship is sewn one stitch at a time." It also says, "True friends are never far apart, each keeps the other in her heart." Thank-you Susan for sending us a fabric square, as well as the Chinese name for Jamie, and the wonderful poem. I especially want to thank you for the additional heart felt letter you wrote to Jamie. It means a lot to me and so does our friendship.

#43 & #44 Ridge Manor, Florida, USA

Our wish to you and your family:
Blessed are THE CHILDREN...for theirs is a world of wonder.
A child's love is like the dawn unfolding...bright, new and full of hope.

Thank-you to Mark, Mary, Marcus, Marshall, Marrick and Marin for these two colorful and fun ladybug fabric squares. The Aske Family is part of our August DTC Group and our September LID Group. They are patiently waiting for Marcie Jeanne.

#42 Kauai, Hawaii, USA

In Our Life There Is,

A Single Color,

As On An Artist's Palette,

Which Provides The Meaning of Life.

It Is The Color Of Love.

~Marc Chagall

This bright quilt square features pink floral flip flops from you guessed it - Hawaii!!! Thanks to Brenda, Paul & Chloe Hatcher. They are waiting for Olivia.

#41 Cordova, Tennessee

Wishing you happiness that never stops growing! Always remember to smile!

This cute fabric square features puppy dogs dressed up in colorful Asian outfits carrying fans, umbrellas and kites. Thanks to Sharon for the square and good wish. She is part of our August DTC Group called The August Lucky 8's. We began our adoption journey and are logged in during the 2006 Year of the Dog. What a great way to celebrate and remember what a special year this has been!!!

#40 Massillon, Ohio, USA

"The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or touched.

They must be felt within the heart."

~Helen Keller

This red fabric with white stars on it is from Dan and Melinda Peterson. They are part of our Red Threads of September DTC/LID Group and are waiting for their daughter, Mia. Thanks!!!

#39 Belle Chasse, Louisianna, USA

A wish for you on dragonfly wings

For lots of love and special things

For health and joy and friendship too

A loving family all for you

May hugs and kisses keep you warm

All within your family's arms.

This vibrant blue square with colorful bugs is from the LaValla Family. They are waiting for Sophie Lynn. They are part of our September Red Threads DTC/LID Group. Thank-you Mary, Todd, Jason, Nicolas & Matthew.

#38 Westland, Michigan, USA

For you, my friend...a little taste of heaven, a little touch of grace, warm sunshine on your shoulders, a breeze upon your face, deep feelings of contentment, a sense that life is sweet--If all of these are yours my wish will be complete!

This adorable fabric square is a second square from Cindy Napier and Family. They are part of our Red Threads of September DTC/LID Group too. I loved the way you attached your fabric swatch on your wonderful good wish! Thanks very much!!!

#37 Olathe, Kansas, USA

"Have great hopes and dare to go all out for them. Have great dreams and dare to live them. Have tremendous expectations and believe in them."

~Norman Vincent Peale

This fabulous quilt square is a second quilt square from the Hansen Family. The blue fabric is covered with stars, sunshine, the moon and hearts! It is out of this world! We love the good wish too! They are in our Red Threads of September DTC/LID Group. Thank-you!

#36 Macomb, Illinois, USA

"We find delight in the beauty and happiness of children

that makes the heart too big for the body."

~Ralph Waldo Emerson

This beautiful Asian floral fabric square has swirls of blues, black and gold on it. This family is part of our Red Threads of September DTC/LID Group. Thank-you Kathy and Don Powers for the pretty square and good wish!

#35 Tampa, Florida, USA

The rainbow was given to us as a sign of the promise that God made right after the Great Flood. He promised never again to bring about this kind of destruction. It's a reminder to Him and to us. The rainbow is a reminder to you and to me of what Jesus did on the Cross. When you see a rainbow, think of it as much more than a trick of the sunlight plays on airborne water particles. It's there to bring to mind for us who God is, what He did, and who we are in Him. Remember His love, His great sacrifice, His love for you, and His goodness.

This beautiful Asian rainbow fabric was sent to us from Theresa and Brad Collins. They are part of our Ladybugs and Red Thread Believers Group. What they didn't know is that ten years ago after we were married there was a rainbow in the sky when we came out of our church. Everyone told us that this was a sign of good-luck, hope and promises. It is very neat that rainbow fabric will appear in our daughter's quilt!

#34 Shelbyville, Kentucky, USA

Some say that blood

Is thicker than water.

I say that love

Is thicker than blood.

~Author Unknown~

Thanks to Larry, Leslie and Ella Corley of our Red Threads of September DTC/LID Group for this lovely blue fabric with petite red flowers with green stems and also the wonderful good wish. They are waiting for their daughter, Lily.

#33 Chesapeake, Virginia, USA

May the blessing of Life await you

May the sun of glory shine around you.

And may the ages of plenty, honor and hapiness

Be ever open to you.

-Charles Dickens

Thank-you to the Benton family. They are part of our Red Thread of September DTC/LID Group. This fabric seems extra lucky with not only lots of ladybugs but shamrocks galore! Thank-you Stephanie for the cute fabric and good wish!

#32 Kennesaw, Georgia, USA

Saint Theresa's Prayer

May today there be peace within. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are both with faith. May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content knowing that you are a child of God. Let His presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love.

Blessings to you, Mark and Rebecca Radicchi

We received a square from another family that is part of our Ladybug and Red Thread Believers group. Mark and Rebecca are waiting for their daughter Claire. The fabric square is filled with petite flowers with brilliant pinks, fushia, yellows and greens. I loved the rich and beautiful prayer that was sent along with it. It was created on a such a beautiful tag with ribbon. Thank-you so very much!!!

#31 Burke, Virginia, USA

The Gift of Life
I didn't give you the gift of life,
But in my heart I know
The love I feel is deep and real,
As if it had been so.

For us to have each other
Is like a dream come true
No, I didn't give you
The gift of life,
Life gave me the gift of you.
~Unknown

Thanks to Kris and John Feeney for the bright Asian fabric with cats, ying and yang, and Chinese words on it. The fabric is bright and very interesting. We love the good wish card with the beautiful verse. It is one of our favorites.

#30 Ridgewood, New Jersey, USA

A Wish for You...

"There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One of these is roots, the other, wings."

May your roots grow deep and your wings soar!

This cute and fun fabric square is from Shannon, Matthew and Chloe Chambers. They are waiting for Emma Claire and are in our Red Threads of September DTC/LID Group. Thanks!!!

#28 & #29 Stanwood, Washington, USA

"We witness a miracle every time a child enters into life.

But those who make their journey home across time and miles,

growing within the hearts of those who wait to love them,

are carried on the wings of destiny and

placed among us by God's very own hands."

~ Kristi Larson

Our wish for you is that you will never doubt for a moment that you are loved.

Love John, Kathi, Sydney, Kade and Brooklyn Getzinger

This family is part of our Ladybug and Red Thread Believers and the September Red Threads Group with us. Thank-you for such cute ladybug fabrics and the beautiful verse and blessing cards. Both cards are decorated with ladybug embellishments, ribbon and a silver metal heart that hangs from the adorable vellum paper that overlays the verse.

#27 Parker, Colorado, USA

To a Precious Angel,

"The Lord your God is with you...

He will take great delight in you;

He will quiet you with His love:

He will rejoice over you with singing."

Zeahaniah 3:17 NIC

Thank-you to Erin, Gary and Hayley Sakryd. They are part of the Ladybug and Red Thread Believers group and are waiting for Hanna. This pretty floral fabric with sage greens and pinks came with a blessing on a card with a ribbon all folded up in a hand made pocket! It is pretty and very sweet!

#24, #25 & #26 Thunder Bay, Ontario, CANADA

Love is a quilt, a quilt is love,

Both love and a quilt should be:

Soft enough to comfort you,

Bright enough to cheer you,

Generous enough to unfold you,

Light enough to let you move freely,

Strong enough to withstand adversity,

Durable enough to last a lifetime,

And gladly given from the heart.

May you have love everlasting!

We received three incredibly cute and playful ladybug fabric squares from Dan and Kelly Matyasovszky. They are waiting for Ava Jade and are also with the same agency as us. The good wish includes a very creative verse about how love and quilts share the same special qualities. Thanks very much for the generous quilt squares and the adorable and special good wish!!! The good wish is so cute with the cute ladybugs and the Chinese word for Love.

#23 Westland, Michigan, USA

"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD,

plans to prosper you and not to harm you,

plans to give you hope and a future."

Jeremiah 29:11

This special angel fabric comes to us from Cindy, Jeremy, Bailey, Noah, Owen and Elina Napier. Each ladybug is holding a word of Love, Faith and Hope. The lovely fabric and blessing card is designed in pinks, red and white. This family belongs to the Ladybug and Red Thread Believers Group. Thanks so much Cindy and family!!!

#22 Gresham, Oregon, USA

"You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid before a single day ahd passed. "

Psalm 139:16 NLT

This is one our favorite ladybug fabrics as we too purchased this one for our own quilt too! Thanks for the blessing and the time you spent to create such a cute card with the ladybug button, vellum paper and the flower and brads. It is very cute!!! Thanks to Ruth Clark who is part of our Ladybug and Red Thread Believers group and is waiting for Annalyn!

#21 Bend, Oregon, USA

"May you grow to love Jesus with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind and all your strength, may you know how deep and wide His love is and that nothing will separate you from His love...

...Nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate you from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord."

Romans 8:39

This colorful fabric with pinks, greens, orange and yellows comes to us from The Askew Family. They are part of the Ladybug & Red Thread Believers group and are awaiting their daughter, Selah. Thanks Pam and family for the fun fabric and loving blessing.

#20 Clarenville, Newfoundland, CANADA

We are woven from many diverse threads, yet we make one piece of fabric.

Wishing you a world of peace.

This beautiful Asian floral fabric in black, greens, pinks and gold comes to us from The Winsor Family in Newfoundland, Canada. The wish card has a red thread on it along with the Chinese words for Family and their family photo. Kim is very ambitious in that she is working on sewing three quilts - one for each of her beautiful children. Thanks for the exquisite fabric and special good wish!

#19 Carrollton, Missouri, USA

"I didn't give you the gift of life, but in my heart I know,

the love I feel is deep and real, as if it had been so.

For us to have each other is like a dream come true!

No, I didn't give you the gift of life,

Life gave me the gift of you."
...Unknown Author

Thanks to Russel and Marney Vanderlinden for the vibrant red & black Asian fabric with wishes ~ Harmony~Peace~Wisdom~Dream~Courage~Hope~Lucky~Love, and Good Fortune

written on it in Chinese print. It is very beautiful and we love the verse you sent. It is special to us as we feel this way and have this verse on the homepage of our own website.

Thank-you!!!!!!!!!!!!!

#18 Rutledge, Georgia, USA

May the road rise to meet you

May the wind blow at your back

May the sun shine warmly on your face

May the rain fall softly on your fields

And until we meet......

May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Amen

---Irish Prayer---Proverbs 3: 5-6

This cute bunny fabric was sent to us from the Wells Family. They are part of the Ladybug and Red Thread Believers group. They are waiting for their daughter, Ruthie.

#17 Mauston, Wisconsin, USA

There are lots of wishes that I could give,
Riches and treasures, a long life to live.
A family that loves you - they already do;
A future where all of your dreams come true.

But with one wish to give, I must make it matter,
All else I could wish would simply be chatter;
Riches and treasures don't even come close,
So I wish you Jesus - He's what matters most!

Thanks for the fabulous Asian paperdoll and cutouts fabric from Karmen & Greg Bernacchi. Karmen wrote this special poem for our child and for all our children in the Ladybug & Red Thread Believers Quilt Swap Group that are waiting for their families to adopt them and bring them home.

#16 Olathe, Kansas, USA

"And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love."
1 Corinthians 13:13

Our wish for you is a life filled with faith, hope and love.

Thank-you to The Hansen Family for the bright and cheery fabric square and blessing. This family is part of our Ladybug & Red Thread Believers Group.

#15 Glen Rose, Texas, USA

You are a beautiful bright, shining STAR! May all your hopes and dreams come true!

Love,
The Holders

This family is part of our September DTC/LID group called the Red Threads of September. Thanks Bridgett for the pretty pink fabric and wish.

#14 Jacksonville, Florida, USA

"And whoever welcomes a little child like this is my name welcomes me."---Matthew 18:5

Dear Child,
May you always know the love of our heavenly Father.

Dear Parents,
May you always show your child the kind of love that Jesus shows us.

Love,
Randy, Donna, Abbey, Marley, Payton and Ethan Clark

Thanks so much for this adorable girl purses fabric and beautiful prayers for our daughter and for us as parents. This family is also a member of our Ladubug and Red Thread Believers group!

#13 Regina, Saskatchewan, CANADA

May you never forget that your life is the answer to someone's prayers ~ours! We wish you an abundance of love and happiness throughout your life Jamie!!!

This is another fabric square from our family.

#12 Regina, Saskatchewan, CANADA

"There are those who think families happen by chance,

A mystery their whole life through,

But as we had a voice and we had a choice

We were working and waiting for you!"

~From Happy Adoption Day by John McCutcheon
This adorable, colorful ladybugs on black fabric square is also from us.

With Love,

Your Forever Family...

Mom, Dad and Mitchell XOXOXOX

#11 Regina, Saskatchewan, CANADA

Live well

Laugh often

Love much!!!

I wish my little sister love, happiness, and wisdom always!!!

Love your big brother,

Mitchell XOXOXXOO

This gorgeous pink ladybug fabric was specially chosen by Mitchell for his Little Mei-Mei. Jamie will love this beautiful fabric square and cherish it on her quilt because it is from you, her big brother-Mitchell!!!

#10 Regina, Saskatchewan, CANADA

May the fabric of your life be woven with these gifts...

JOY to fill your soul with light and laughter,

STRENGTH to call upon whenever needed,

COURAGE so you may forge your own path,

COMPASSION for others as well as yourself,

FAITH in the goodness of life and all its seasons,

IMAGINATION to nourish your vision and dreams,

REVERENCE and APPRECIATION of the wonder all about you,

WISDOM to guide you on your way,

LOVE in abundance as you may give it freely, and

GOD'S PROTECTION over you every single day.

Your arrival is a blessing to all of us!

May love always blanket your heart!

Love, Mom, Dad and Mitchell

XXXOOOXOO

This adorable ladybug fabric is from our family. We know how much love, happiness and fun we will have together with Jamie when we travel to China to meet her and bring her home. We look forward to this day and a lifetime of good times together!!!

#9 Regina, Saskatchewan, CANADA

This beautiful Asian fortune cookie fabric comes from Grandma Darleen and Grandpa Gord. There are four fortunes written on the fabric:
"A mysterious stranger will bring you good news."
"A true friend is coming to meet you soon."
"Speak your Truth and Destingy will unfold."
"Don't be afraid to show your enthusiasm."

They have not yet created the blessing/good wish. Special thanks to Grandma Darleen for helping cut quilt squares for the many quilt swaps!!! We love you!

#8 Hague, Saskatchewan, CANADA

We must always have old memories and young hopes. (Fortune Cookie)

May all your memories be happy and all your dreams come true.

Thanks to Norma Loewen for this beautiful panda fabric. She is also with FOI and is waiting for Bethany Alicia.

#7 Shelbyville, Kentucky USA

"Now FAITH is the substance of things HOPED for, the evidence of things not seen."
Hebrews 11:1
This material is called HOPE and FAITH. I hope you find warmth and comfort in your quilt, because it sure was made with LOVE.

Thanks to Larry, Leslie and Ella Corley for the special fabric and blessing. This waiting family is part of the Ladybug and Red Thread Believers group too.

#6 Kincardine, Ontario, CANADA

"This is my wish for you: Comfort on difficult days, smiles when sadness intrudes, rainbows to follow the clouds, laughter to kiss your lips, sunsets to warm your heart, hugs when spirirts sag, beauty for your eyes to see, friendships to brighten your being, faith so that you can believe, confidence for when you doubt, courage to know yourself, patience to accept the truth, Love to complete your life." ~author unknown~

Wishing you all of these things and more,
The Hinchberger Family

Thanks for the adorable fabric and fabulous wishes. This family is also with FOI and is waiting to adopt a child from China.

#5 Waterloo, Ontario, CANADA

Our wish for your child,
To always feel Love,
To grow with Wisdom,
To know the Beauty
Of her Soul.

Thank-you Jason and Claudette Cox for the stunning and colorful ladybug pattern and the special good wish. I loved the Chinese characters for Love, Wisdom and Beauty on the wish card. This couple is with the same agency as us.

#4 Batavia, Illinois, USA

The Lord bless you and keep you!
The Lord smile upon you and be gracious to you!
The Lord look upon you kindly and give you peae!
The Book of Numbers 6:24-26

The Gorlewski Family

Thank-you Lisa and family for this cute and livelyladybug fabric and blessing. This family is part of our Ladybug and Red Thread Believers Adoption Group.

#3 Saginaw, Texas, USA

May the Lord richly bless and keep you while you are preparing for the child that He has promised. In His time, all things are made complete.
Psalms 127:3 "Sons are a heritage from the Lord, children are a reward from Him."

Thanks to Terri Casebier and her family for our cute ladybug fabric and prayer for our family. The handcut blessing and work that went into our blessing is most appreciated. They are part of the Ladybug and Red Thread Believers group. They are a waiting to adopt Hannah Mei Yi.

#2 Regina, Saskatchewan, CANADA

Go confidently in the direction of your dreams---Live the life you have imagined.
~Henry David Thoreau~

Wishing you a life filled with love, laughter and dreams fulfilled.

Thank-you Liam and Sherry-Lou Tunny for the cute yellow ladybug fabric and good wish. They are adopting Olivia from China. We met Sherry-Lou at the Culture Camp. It will be great for Jamie to play with Olivia.

#1 Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, CANADA

A bird does not sing because it has an answer. It sings because it has a song.
~Chinese Proverb~
"Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss you'll land among the starts!!!"

Thank-you Kim Bowes for our very first fabric square and good wish!!! Your fabric is so cute with the Asian girls on it. Kim is adopting Channing through the WC program using FOI agency too. We enjoyed meeting her at the Culture Camp and hope that Channing and Jamie will be playmates. Kim lives just down the #1 highway from us!!!

Welcome to Jamie's 100 Good Wishes Quilt

To welcome and celebrate a new life there is a custom in China to make a Bai Jia Bei or "100 Good Wishes Quilt." It is a custom to invite 100 people to contribute a fabric square and a blessing, prayer, or good wish to accompany the square. The 100 squares of fabric are sewn together to create a quilt that will contain luck, energy and good wishes from all family and friends that contributed a fabric square.

This blog is set up for Jamie's Bai Jia Bei Quilt. We invite our family and friends to send a wish on a card with a 1x1" swatch attached to the card and a 8x8" prewashed fabric sqare for her quilt. This blogsite will help us to track our squares and good wishes. We plan to collect the squares, create a keepsake album of all the good wishes, and take a quilting class to learn to quilt. Finally, we will sew the quilt to welcome Jamie and to let her know how much she is loved when we bring her home.