August Soul Stitching TBD

Due to The Winding Stairs Festival – Soul Stitching Saturday will be rescheduled.  Watch the Ripley Calendar for updates.

Soul Stitching!

In 2023, Soul Stitching Saturday was  introduced. When it was noted that  those who work could not attend, it was  determined that one Saturday a month would be designated as Soul Stitching  Saturday.   The nucleus of those who Soul Stitch  also stitch on Thursdays. Friends and  family members drop in to help tie and to learn more about the mission.
Open to all, Soul Stitching provides the  feeling of the good ‘ole fashioned quilting  bees. Fellowship is enjoyed over potluck  lunches and sometimes special occasions  are celebrated as well!

Over 300 quilts are constructed a year and  given to those in need.  Baby quilts – twin and  double sizes. The group  also makes burp clothes,  dog beds and wheel chair caddies. They do their best to use all supplies donated and  are always thankful for those who think  of them and their mission.

Mission charities and programs that  have benefited from the quilts made by  the Ripley stitchers include:

• Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Ames Chapter
  • Marshalltown Veterans Home

*Tama County Maternal Health and Wellness
• Christian Hands Across Traer, better known as C.H.A.T.
• Cedar Valley Hospice
• Americans for Independent Living
• Salvation Army
• and many more!