For Janet, quilting has never been about fabric or stitches. It’s about sharing warmth, beauty, and love—especially with someone who could use a little comfort.
Seven years ago, Janet set a quiet, personal goal: to make 100 quilts a year and give them back to the community. Recently, she reached an extraordinary milestone—her 1,000th quilt. Of those, 400 one-of-a-kind creations have been donated to White Pony Express and shared with our community partners.
Janet’s journey with White Pony Express began through longtime volunteer Lance Littlejohn, who recognized the heart behind her work and helped ensure her quilts reached neighbors who needed them most. Since then, Janet’s quilts have become a cherished part of WPE’s Baby Backpack Program. Often, a colorful, handmade quilt is the very first item placed inside—a tangible expression of care and welcome.
What keeps Janet going are the moments she doesn’t witness firsthand but imagines with every stitch. When she sees photos of mothers holding newborns wrapped in her quilts, she’s reminded how something made by hand can offer warmth and reassurance during life’s most tender, vulnerable moments.
“I don’t really have a goal anymore,” Janet shared. “I just keep going.”
WPE staff and volunteers know Janet’s quilts well. Each one carries a simple, powerful message: you are cared for. Through every stitch, Janet continues to wrap our community in love—one quilt at a time.