Loose Threads Quilting Group donates comfort quilts ...

The Loose Threads Quilting Group, consisting of members from Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin, presented 29 comfort quilts created by group members to Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Home Health & Hospice, based out of West Union and serving the northeast Iowa area. The 29 quilts presented Wednesday, February 7 were created during a 10-week time frame, with 33 ladies participating in the most recent sewing effort for the project.

Pictured above at the comfort quilt presentation, left to right, are Loose Threads Quilting Group members Arlis Myhre of New Albin and Christine McConnell of West Union, Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Home Health & Hospice Registered Nurses Nicole Murray and Amanda Massman, and Loose Threads Quilting Group members Joan Weymiller of New Albin and Peg Lerch of West Union. The Loose Threads Quilting Group was first formed over 25 years ago and creates quilts for many non-profit organizations, such as hospitals, nursing homes, etc. The group holds monthly meetings at the New Albin Community Center. Submitted photo.