WHITEHALL TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Inside of Fellowship Manor in Whitehall Township hangs the faith and freedom quilt.
“We asked all of our residents and our staff if they would participate so that we could create a work of art that would be a visual representation of how much we appreciate and love the country,” said Mary Kay McMahon, CEO of Fellowship Manor.
In honor of America’s 250th, residents and staff each designed a red, white, and blue square.
Each piece was tied together, making one patriotic mosaic.
The finished product was unveiled at a celebration Thursday afternoon, with cupcakes and cuddly cows to boot.
“Just to see the red, white, and blue standing out really looks very nice,” Betty Henderschedt said.
Filled with unique and even handcrafted designs the quilt brought the community together.
“It was such fun, and they just let us do whatever we wanted and whatever we felt in our hearts, which was so nice,” said Diane Vanderslice, a resident.
The project stands as a collaborative and creative one, giving residents a patriotic sense of purpose, just days before America’s 250th birthday.