This page will have answers to the questions most frequently asked, outside of how to get started. Please check that page first... if your question isn't answered, then it should be here. It is always suggested that you post your question to the Yahoo group for the project.
- How do I become an Angel Quilt Project member?
That's easy! All you have to do is get in touch with James Farmer and he'll gladly provide you the information you need to get started. - What are the requirements to help?
A love of cross stitch or machine embroidery! Also a willingness to help others is greatly appreciated as well. - Are there any time restrictions?
NO! Never! With the AQP you're allowed to work at your own pace and do what you do best! I never wanted anyone who joined the project to 'feel pressured' to get a piece completed. To me that was my greatest fear, facing a deadline and then having to rush to get it completed. While other groups insist that something be complete by a certain date I felt it was in the best interest of those volunteering for the project to feel as little pressure as possible. I know that some of you have families you have to take care of and I never wanted that to interfere with help us here. Relax! Enjoy your stitching! I know that those who receive the finished pieces will truly enjoy them all the more knowing that such love and dedication were use in making them. - Where do I send my finished work?
In able to join the project certain information is requested to be sent to James (more on that in the next question!). Once he gets that information he will automatically send you the name and e-mail address of the finisher you need to send your work to. - Is any of my personal information ever posted on the Internet?
NEVER! Once I get personal information from anyone it stays IN MY POSSESION ONLY! I NEVER share your personal information with anyone UNLESS I GET YOUR PERMISSION FIRST! I will always get in touch with you if someone asks for that data. My first intention here is your safety! I know that a lot of you are concerned that your personal data will find it's way on the Internet and I can assure you that that will not happen here. In the 9 years I've been doing the AQP no one has ever complained about this system and as long as it works it'll be used here. If changes need to be make to ensure your safety THEY WILL BE MADE AT ONCE! - What materials can I use?
Any kind of cross stitch material can be used, be that Aida, Linen or Evenweave. Any size count can be used as well. Any color, with the only exceptions being Orange and Black, can also be used. We try to make sure that nothing smaller then 12" x 12" is used though, and yes, some of the smaller pieces can be stitched on that small a piece. Larger pieces can also be used. For instance, I once did a piece of Superman that was on a 36" x 36" piece of Aida. After I did it I wondered what I would do with it. A couple of years after I started the AQP a family in Canada requested a Superman blanket for their son, who I belive was fighting Cancer. The head of the Canadian Division posted that request on our Yahoo Group Sites and when I read it I knew what I'd have to do. I drew some designs of the Superman "S" to be stitched and send them to Canada, where the "S"'s were stitched and used as 'corners' for the blanket. The family and their son loved it! Made me feel very good as well, knowing that my Superman piece was finally used and enjoyed.
I'm sure there are many more questions that need to be asked here, so if you have any please submit them to me at angelafghanproj @ aol.com and they will be answered and posted here for all to see.
Sincerely,
James Farmer, Founder
The Angel Quilt Project
