I too belong to our Prayer Shawl Ministry. We have crocheted countless numbers of shawls in varying widths, lengths, colors, and shapes. I seem to take the high road and do the triangle, and unusual patterns. I make sure the pattern is not too holy :oops: :lol: :roll: so that the recipient gets warmth from it as well as a thing of beauty. Our ladies group buys the yarn (Homespun from Lion brand) as it washes up nicely, works easily, and is soft.
I am looking at getting the quilting book and seeing about starting those.
This ministry is very God directed. I made a tied fleece blanket for one of the men of our church because a 'shawl' just didn't fit him if you know what I mean. He had to divorce his wife since she wouldn't stop doing drugs, (hey were married 43 years) he moved out of the home he had built for them and into a little A frame he redid. So he really has a cabin in the woods. Anyway, I made him a fleece tied blanket and 2 weeks later he received news of ill health. My husband says he does not want people to know he is sick, so in the church bulletin I always ask for prayer for unnamed recipient. Found out this gentleman and I do mean gentle man, goes to sleep under this blanket at nap time and has been known to wake up on his front porch the following morning under his blanket. He told my husband he knows it was made with love and prayers and he can feel that everytime he touches it. Wow! :XD: Sorry this was so long but please make the Prayer Shawls, Quilts, or whatever. They are well received and oh the joy they bring to maker and receiver.