100 Good Wishes - One Squish at a Time!

To welcome and celebrate a new life, there is a tradition in the northern part of China to make a Bai Jia Bei, or 100 Good Wishes Quilt. It is a custom to invite friends and family to contribute a patch of cloth with a wish for the baby. Part of the patch of cloth goes into the quilt for the baby, and the other part of the cloth can go into a creative memory notebook with the wish for the child. The quilt contains the luck, energy, and good wishes from all the families and friends who contribute a piece of fabric.

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Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Squish #7


The fabric we chose is an Asian print that includes cranes, some in pairs, some alone, and evergreens. These symbols are often shown together. Both symbolize longevity, wisdom, and good luck, because of the exceptionally long life each has. The crane also represents a lasting soaring spirit, health, and happiness and is sometimes called the "heavenly" or "blessed" crane. When two cranes are shown together, it is the ultimate depiction of longevity. May your life share all these qualities.

Aaron & Tamara DeLonay
Columbia, MO

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