20 Ideas for Messages of Support

Help! I don’t know what to write on my square.

Are you planning to participate in a group quilt, but struggling with what to write on your square? I know that at times it can be difficult to find the words to express all that you’re feeling. Today I’m sharing a collection of warm messages of support I’ve seen on recent quilt squares that could apply to a range of gift-giving occasions. I hope you find this post helpful. And remember: nobody is critiquing your square. It’s perfectly fine to keep it short and sweet.

Sample Messages of Support

I’ve organized the messages of support into four categories. First, the Short and Sweet messages are a great way to show up without putting lots of words to paper. These are great messages to accompany a more detailed illustration. Next, there are supportive words that come from beloved writers in the Literary category. Third, I’m sharing a few of the most popular Biblical quotes I’ve seen come through lately. Finally, the Spiritual/Other section features supportive messages from popular inspirational speakers/writers.

Short and Sweet

Strength and Love
Hope, Faith and Love
In this family on one stands alone.
Let your faith be bigger than your fear.
Strong as a mother.
You are so loved.
The best view comes after the hardest climb.

Literary

Keep your face always toward the sunshine and the shadows will fall behind you. – Walt Whitman
You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. – AA Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh
We didn’t know we were making memories, we were just having fun.” – AA Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh
Hello, sun in my face. Hello, you who make the morning and spread it over the fields…
Watch, now, how I start the day in happiness, in kindness. – Mary Oliver
I am the strongest girl in the world. Remember that. – Astrid Lindgren, Pippi Longstocking

Biblical

When you pass through deep waters, I will be with you. Isaiah 43:2
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10
The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still. Exodus 14:14
I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Philippians 4:6–7

Spiritual/Other

Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light. – Brené Brown
One day you will tell your story of how you’ve overcome what you’re going through now, and it will become part of someone else’s survival guide. – Brené Brown
The human spirit is stronger than anything that can happen to it. – C.C. Scott
Cancer is only going to be a chapter in your life, not the whole story. – Joe Wasser

Sample Images to Add to Messages of Support

Once you’ve decided on your words, a simple illustration and/or background will bring personality and color to your square. I love handwritten/drawn squares because they are one of a kind, an unique to the supporter. It’s almost like you can feel the love coming through in the writing. If the idea of putting a pen to paper is holding you back however, go ahead and type it up on your computer. It truly is all good.