Bai Jia Bei

Square # 88 - from Dale Crossley!

2006-10-15T11:09:00.000-04:00

Square # 87 - from Alberta Smith!

2006-10-15T11:05:00.000-04:00

Square # 86 - from Kate Edmonds!

2006-10-15T10:53:00.000-04:00

Square # 85 - from the Fraser family!

2006-10-15T10:49:00.000-04:00

Square # 84 - from the Lundy family!

2006-10-15T10:39:00.000-04:00

Square # 83 - from the Enos family!

2006-10-15T10:26:00.000-04:00

Squares # 81 & 82 - from my friend Colleen!

2006-09-16T13:26:00.000-04:00

These 2 squares are from my longtime friend Colleen. We have been the best of friends since 7th grade and it means so much to me to have these squares from her to add to Naomi's quilt!

Square # 80 - from my "boys"!

2006-07-22T21:45:00.000-04:00

Have you ever cried over mail? I have, and it wasn't over my latest Visa bill. Stephan (dh) and Francis (ds) sent me some squares for Naomi's quilt. I was opening my mail on Friday after work and it took me a few minutes to get that it was from them. Francis chose a sports themed fabric and Stephan chose a train fabric. It touched me because my husband opened up about his feelings towars his daughter-to-be, not something he does on a regular basis. What a great reminder that I really did marry my best friend.

Square 79 - from my friend Chantal!

2006-07-22T21:41:00.000-04:00

My friend Chantal gave me these 2 adorable ladybug fabrics. She and her hubby are expecting a baby boy in December which will hopefully be good timing to spend some of our maternity time together! Looking forward to next year together with our kids!

Square # 78 - from the O'Brian family!

2006-07-22T21:37:00.000-04:00

Love the ladybugs thanks Trisha!

Square # 77 - from the McCann family!

2006-07-22T21:34:00.000-04:00

Wow, gorgeous lantern fabric - thanks Maureen!

Square # 76 - from the Elliott family!

2006-07-22T21:06:00.000-04:00

Thanks Annette, I LOVE the gardening fabric!

Square # 75 - from the Breaux family!

2006-07-22T20:59:00.000-04:00

Thanks you Bob and Melody - may you have Caroline in your arms soon!

Square # 74 - from Stephani and family!

2006-07-22T20:51:00.000-04:00

These squares were sent to me by a friend of my mother's who has 2 Chinese daughters of her own. She heard about our journey to adopt Naomi and wanted to send us these great fabric squares to add to our quilt (I esp. love the fortune cookie fabric!). She also sent a pair of sprots-themed socks for Francis (not pictured). She also wrote that she has something to give us on Naomi's arrival! Now how kind, generous and thoughtful this that?! Thanks Stephani - I am late posting this but you really made my day! :o)

Square # 73 - from Claire!

2006-07-22T20:45:00.000-04:00

This is such a sweet square. My friend Chantal was talking about us at work one day and about how we are making this quilt. Well, her co-worker presented her with this square to give to us! She doesn't even know us - so how thoughtful is that? Some people just go out of their way to be kind- thank you Claire, your generosity is appreciated.

Square # 72 - from The Peeples family!

2006-07-22T20:41:00.000-04:00

Square # 71 - from the Weber family!

2006-07-22T20:32:00.000-04:00

Square # 70 - from the Scott family!

2006-07-22T20:14:00.001-04:00

Square # 69 - from the Johnson family!

2006-07-22T20:14:00.000-04:00

Square # 68 - from the Flores family in TX!!

2006-07-22T20:13:00.000-04:00

Square # 67 - from the Battaglini family!

2006-07-07T11:34:00.000-04:00

Square # 66 - from the Gray family in Australia!

2006-07-07T11:31:00.000-04:00

Square # 65 - from the Matthews Family!

2006-06-28T13:10:00.000-04:00

Square # 64 - from the Liptack family!

2006-06-28T12:48:00.000-04:00

Square # 63 - from the Liptack family!

2006-06-28T12:43:00.000-04:00

Square # 62 - from the Betterly family!

2006-06-28T12:34:00.000-04:00

Square # 61 - from the Boetticher family!

2006-06-28T12:29:00.000-04:00

Square #60 - from the Rice family

2006-06-28T12:24:00.000-04:00

Square # 59 - from Cercopely family!

2006-06-28T12:14:00.000-04:00

Square # 58 - from the Doolin Family!

2006-06-28T12:10:00.000-04:00

Square # 57 - from Rebecca in Oregon!

2006-06-28T12:01:00.000-04:00

Square # 56 - from the Lane Family

2006-06-28T11:50:00.000-04:00

Square # 55 - from Bonnie in NY!

2006-06-28T11:41:00.000-04:00

Square # 54 - from the Newsome family!

2006-06-28T11:33:00.000-04:00

Square # 53 - from the Jacobs family!

2006-06-28T11:31:00.000-04:00

Square # 52 - from the Mills family in FL!

2006-06-28T11:27:00.000-04:00

Square # 51 - from the Mills family in Florida!

2006-06-28T11:24:00.000-04:00

Square # 50!!!!!! From Catherine in CO!

2006-06-28T11:19:00.000-04:00

Square # 49 - from Heather in Illinois!

2006-06-28T11:13:00.000-04:00

Square # 48 - from Jenna in NH!

2006-06-28T11:10:00.000-04:00

Square # 47 - from Jenna in New Hampshire!

2006-06-28T11:04:00.000-04:00

Square # 46 - from Bill and Aleta in Florida!

2006-06-28T10:48:00.000-04:00

Wish # 45 - from Kentucky!

2006-06-17T14:44:00.000-04:00

This lovely Asian fabric was sent to me by the White family. The wish is what caught my attention; May you always be proud of who you are, where you come from and the love given to you. Wow. That just says it all doen't it? Thank you Doug, Allison and Natalie (picture)!

Wish # 44 - from the Stanley family!

2006-06-17T14:26:00.000-04:00

Wow, here are 2 facinating Asian fabrics. Where do you people shop? I particularly like the black fabric. Thank you so much Manette and Matt!

Wish # 43 - from Susannah!

2006-06-17T14:19:00.000-04:00

Wow, check out this adorable Chinese lantern fabric! Wherever did you find this fabric? So cute! And the wish made me laugh - the wish is for lots of dessert with no tummy aches. Now that's a wish! Thanks your Files family!

Square #42 - from the Manus Family!

2006-06-13T11:23:00.000-04:00

This square is from Janie and family in Freeport, IL. I love this fun bright fabric and I am sure it will really stand out on the quilt. Thanks Janie!

Square # 41 - from Jennifer & Family

2006-06-11T11:50:00.000-04:00

This square is from Jennifer who is using the same adoption agency as us. We meet at MNO every month or so and have been getting to know each other. I just love this bright colorful fabric and the cute little ladybugs that peek through. Thanks Jennifer!

Square # 40- From Elisa!

2006-06-11T11:40:00.000-04:00

This square is from My friend Elisa. We met at a MNO dinner and soon found out we had the same LID date so we have been getting to know each other during the past 6 months or so. She actually gave this square to me about a month or so ago and I am finally getting around to getting it up here on my site. To visit Elisa's blog, visit: http://spaces.msn.com/crazyproctors/. Thanks Elisa!

Square # 39 - from Amy's Mom!

2006-06-11T11:30:00.000-04:00

This adorable square was sent to me by Mona Frank, my friend Amy's mother. I'm guessing that Amy had a hand in this! I just love this whimsical fabric - mice playing banjos! He, he! Thanks Mona!

Square # 38 - from Burlington, Ontario!

2006-06-01T22:55:00.000-04:00

This cheerful fabric was sent to me by Robin, a friend of my aunt Josee. I'm not sure if you can see it in the photo but at first it looks like you are just looking at a pretty floral, but in truth there are cats, butterflies, birdhouses, bunnies, birds, sheep, a peacock, ducks, hearts, flowers and strawberries. Tres cool! Kinda like I spy fabric. Thanks Robin!

Square # 37 - from Ontario!

2006-06-01T22:51:00.000-04:00

Ok, I am a total sucker for cat fabric and this one is so cute! Halima heard of our adoption journey from my aunt Josee and sent me a square and wish! Thanks Halima!

Square # 36 - from auntie Josee!

2006-06-01T22:42:00.000-04:00

This is square #2 from my aunt. She is a master quilter like my mom and has encouraged me in this project. This is quite fitting as she collects teapots - and the indigo ones are her favourite.

Square # 35 - from Mildred in Ontario!

2006-06-01T22:34:00.000-04:00

Wow! Another friend of my aunt Josee send wishes! This teddy bear fabric reminds me of the song "the teddy bear’s picnic" that my mother used to sing me when I was little. I love the bright colors in the "transportation" fabric - cute! She wrote that her granddaughter also has a quilt made from this teddy bear angel fabric. Thanks Mildred!

Square # 34 - from Sandra in Ontario!

2006-06-01T22:26:00.000-04:00

These fun fabrics are so bright and cheerful! Again, this is a very thoughtful wish that was sent to me by one of my aunt's friends. She wrote that these fabrics were used to make quilts for her grandchildren! Thanks Sandra!

Square # 33 - from Ontario!

2006-06-01T22:09:00.000-04:00

This wish is from the Ward family. They are family friends and a close friend to my aunt. It was my aunt Josee that solicited squares on our behalf. I adore this ballerina fabric and the ladybug fabric made me laugh because it is the same fabric I am sending out (except in green)! Thanks Linda!

Square # 31 - from BC!

2006-06-01T22:00:00.000-04:00

This adorble fabric is so "girly" I just love it! It's more pink than purple so the picture doesn't do it justice. The wish is very creative and inspiring. If you'd like to follow this family on their journey to Annaliese, visit: http://www.4boys2love.blogspot.com/. Thanks Dawn!

Square # 30 - from Saskatchewan!

2006-06-01T21:54:00.000-04:00

This fun ladybug fabric is from Liam and Sherry-Lou in Regina. I just love the way they "pop", not to mention that they are a pefect match for Naomi's room. Thanks Sherry-Lou!

Square # 29 - from the Scott family!

2006-06-01T21:46:00.000-04:00

Check out these 2 fantastic fabrics! They were sent to me by the Scott family in Huntsville Alabama! I just love the custom designed card and the wishes sent by this adoptive family. Thanks Sallie!

Square # 28 - from Lorraine in Saskatoon!

2006-06-01T21:20:00.000-04:00

This adorable ladybug fabric was sent to me by Lorraine and Rowan in Saskatchewan. To follow their journey you can visit their blog at: http://spaces.msn.com/lorrainerowan/. Thanks Lorraine!

Square # 27 - from Colorado!

2006-05-21T10:00:00.000-04:00

Sara from Colorado Springs send me 3 lovely fabrics! The first is a yellow background fabric with children of all nationalities on it, the second has ladybugs on it and the third has disney's Goofy all over it. What a nice selection of fabric! I have never received 3 different fabrics at once!! Thanks Sara!

Square # 26 - from Elizabethville, PA!

2006-05-21T09:51:00.000-04:00

This fun panda bear square is so cute and cheerful. I love the way the note matches the fabric. The Chinese characters at the top of the note mean "forever Family" and if you look closely at the bow you will see that there is a tiny little hanging panda bear. Thanks Conie!!!

Square # 25 - from California!

2006-05-21T09:47:00.000-04:00

Check out this woodsy fabric from the Wycoff-Bone family. I love that the fabric has bugs on it including dragonflies, my favorite. Thanks Cristine!

Square # 24 - from California!

2006-05-21T09:44:00.000-04:00

This pretty soft green paisley comes from the Crowell family. I love the soft colors - it makes the fabric look very young and fresh. Thanks Susan!

Square # 23 - from Arizona

2006-05-21T09:29:00.000-04:00

This adorable square was sent to me from Rio Rico, AZ. This fabric is so cute I want more! :o) I'll be checking eBay! Thanks Dana!
p.s. If you check my regular blog you will see that Dana was my secret pal and sent me all those beautiful hair accessories.

Square # 22 - from New Brunswick!

2006-05-21T09:21:00.000-04:00

This pretty little yellow square was sent to me by a fellow Canadian. She sent a "little extra" item which is a little glass ladybug magnet! Thanks Tracy!

Square # 21 - from To Tess and Back

2006-05-01T21:16:00.000-04:00

This square was sent to me from Julie Williams of Mineapolis, MN. Julie sent this to me twice because the first time it got sent back "wrong address" which is really bizarre because she used the same address the second time! To visit Julie's blog To Tess and Back, click here . Thank you Julie for this lovely lavender paisley - it's so cute!

Square 20 - from Kansas!

2006-05-01T21:12:00.000-04:00

This square comes from Manette Stanley of Atchison KS. This cute ladybug fabric has a sweet little yellow gingham background. I am a real sucker for ladybugs and I send out ladybug fabric in my swaps. Thanks Manette!

Square # 19 - from the Lauzons

2006-05-01T21:07:00.000-04:00

This square is from Carolyn and Rob in Ottawa, ON. They said that they chose this fabric because it has some bunnies in it and they have a bunny as a pet. Also, there are some panda bears in there too. Personally I like the dressed-up teddy bears! Thanks Carolyn!

Square 18 - from Elizabethville, PA!

2006-05-01T20:58:00.000-04:00

This square comse from Connie and John. I love this music sheet fabric - I have never seen anything like it! The wish says to feel the music which is something I have always done. I am not in any way musically talented but i love music and I love to dance. Thanks Connie!

Square # 17 - from Virginia!

2006-05-01T20:36:00.000-04:00

This square is from Kathryn and Bruce Lewis in Ft-Belvoir, VA! The note talks about cherry blossoms and their significance in China. In Chinese it sounds like (ying hwa). Thank you Katheryn!

Square # 16 - from the Winger family in Salt Lake City

2006-04-28T16:12:00.000-04:00

This square is from the Winger family in Salt Lake City, Utah. I love these pretty daisies and I love the way the note has a cute little heart cut-out for the fabric. Darn right: Life IS about who you love! Thanks Lisa!

Square # 15 from Arizona!

2006-04-28T10:15:00.000-04:00

This square is from Linda Lehtinen in Oro Valley, AZ! I have nicknamed this one “funky fish”. I love the print it’s so native and organic. Would this be considered Batik? Personally, I love fish. I am a Pisces and I love the symbol. Thanks Linda!

Square # 14 - from Tracey in Ontario!

2006-04-28T10:11:00.000-04:00

This square is from Tracey Hinchberger in Ontario. I love this soft bright fabric and the note was so well done – it looks like the work of a scrapbooker! Thanks Tracey!

Square #13 - from the Gorgas family!

2006-04-28T10:09:00.000-04:00

This cute little square is from the Gorgas family in Hendersonville, NC. I just love this bright cheerful fabric and I’ll bet Naomi will too. Thanks Joyce!

Square #12 - from Jeffery and Lisa Lee!

2006-04-28T09:57:00.000-04:00

This square is from Jeffery and Lisa Lee in Gowan, MI. Again, this is the same adorable KP Kids fabric as what I am sending out!! I guess great minds think alike eh? Anyways, thanks Lisa!

Square #11 from P.E.I!

2006-04-28T09:53:00.000-04:00

This lovely fabric was sent to me from Debbie Howatt-Galant from Prince Edward Island. I love this fabric and I don’t know how she managed to find cards that are an exact match but the design is detailed and gorgeous. To visit her website click here! Thanks Debbie!

Square #10 - From Nebraska!

2006-04-28T09:51:00.000-04:00

This cute panda with balloons fabric was sent to me from the Ost family from Nebraska. Thanks Sindy!

Square #9 - from Stephe in Newark!

2006-04-28T09:49:00.000-04:00

This fabric is from Stephe Higginsof Newark De. I just love this cute pink ladybug fabric. Stephe is waiting for her daughter Giorgia. She has a very nice blog called Giorgia Danette. Thanks Stephe!

Square #8 - from the Mears family!

2006-04-28T09:48:00.000-04:00

This green ladybug fabric is from the Mears family in Meadville, PA. The funny thing is that this is the same fabric I have been sending out!!!! I fell in love with this sweet green fabric from PK Kids at Wal-Mart of all places. The Mears family has 3 bio boys and are waiting for their daughter Annika. Thanks Patty!

Square #7 - from Virginia

2006-04-28T09:45:00.000-04:00

This nice textured butterfly fabric is from Jenny Littlefield in Yorktown, Virginia. You can check out her blog at Waiting 4 Abby. Thanks Jenny!

Square #6 - from my friend Amy!

2006-04-28T09:44:00.000-04:00

This square is from my friend Amy. Amy and I met in the interior design program at Dawson about 15 years ago – OMG has it been that long already???? We lost touch for a while and then we ended up working at the same company for a bit. We got married a month apart and we both have little boys. She also used to work for the same company as Stephan – actually SHE was the one who told him about the job! Again, I didn’t tell Amy about this project – she must read my blog too. Thanks Amy!!

Square #5 - from Catherine in Ontario

2006-04-28T09:42:00.000-04:00

This fabric is from Catherine Ryan in Ontario. Catherine is collecting scrapbook pages for her daughter Hannah but she was thoughtful enough to send me a square for Naomi’s quilt. Catherine has a great blog called Catherine’s Chatter. Thanks Catherine!

Square #4 - from the Stoll family in Colarado!

2006-04-28T09:39:00.000-04:00

This square is from the Stoll family from Greeley, CO. This cute chicken and duck fabric is so adorable! Thanks Laurie!

Square # 3 - From my friend Doris!

2006-04-28T09:37:00.000-04:00

This square is from my friend Doris. Doris and I met not too long ago at one of the Mom’s night out (MNO) dinners that our group from the agency organizes. Within our agency, there are several groups formed – mostly by geography and language. Each group is given a coach, ours is Karen, she has adopted 5 children from China!. Anyways, this is how Doris and I met and soon we found out that we only worked a block away from each other so we have been meeting for lunch every week or so. Click here to visit Doris’ site. Thanks Doris!

Square # 2 - From My aunt Josee

2006-04-27T22:58:00.000-04:00

This square is from my aunt Josee in Ontario. I guess she has been reading my blog because I never told her about the quilt. You can always count on her to have some nifty cat fabric around. She is a master quilter – you should see some of the quilts she has made! Thanks Josee!

Square #1 - From Gen in Marysville, WA!

2006-04-27T22:41:00.000-04:00

This is my first square and it's from Genevieve Stasiak. I love reading her blog: Going to China...Bringing back more than a t-shirt. This fabric is so cute and colorful. The message she wrote for Naomi was to be thoughtful and to be aware of other people. Merci Gen!

100 Good wishes Quilt - Bai Jia Bei

2006-04-26T12:46:00.000-04:00

To welcome and celebrate a new life, a tradition exists in the northern part of China, to make a Bai Jia Bei (100 Good Wishes Quilt). Friends and family contribute squares of cloth along with their wish for the baby. The quilt is said to contain the luck and energy from everyone who contributed a piece of fabric.

How to contribute:
Choose a machine washable, 100% cotton fabric. It can be new or used/meaningful. Cut a 7"x7" square (rotary cut) or 8 x 8 square (hand cut). Add a note (sized 5 X 7 or smaller) with your good wish for Naomi, with a small piece of the fabric attached. It can be simple or elaborate, your own words or a favorite poem, quote, recipe or whatever you want to share.

All the notes will be put into an album or scrapbook and when we look through it we will be able to match up the wish and the fabric in the quilt!
Here are some examples of finished quilts: Www.Originalquilts.Com

I am also willing to swap squares for those of you making your own Bai Jia Bei!
I am including a photo of the note I made for a friend – for the moment I am sending out bright green ladybug fabric!

Each square I recieve will be added here!