Does Fabric Solicitation Count As Knitting?

Ok, this isn't really a knitting-related post. So, you might just want to skip right on over it and wait for the next one. I've been weaving a ton, so soon there will be a finished project post to feast your eyes on.

Until then, I've also been working on getting a "100 Good Wishes Quilt" started. As most of you know, I'm knee deep in the process of adopting a little girl from China. When a child is born in China, there is a tradition of quilt making called Bai Jia Bei, or 100 Good Wishes Quilt.

To celebrate a new life, family and friends donate to the child's mother fabric scraps from old clothing accompanied by a heartfelt wish for the baby, from which the Bai Jia Bei is then made. It is said that the luck, energy and good wishes from all of the families and friends who contributed fabric surround the child when she is wrapped in the quilt. The quilt is then passed down from generation to generation as an heirloom, forever generating warmth and love.

I would love to collect fabric squares from my knitting friends - your support has meant so much to me all throughout this adoption. If you are interested in participating, drop on over to my 100 GWQ blog to find out more.