with the strips in place, i sewed the two rectangle pieces together with right sides together and a 1/2-inch seam allowance, leaving a couple inches open to stuff the pillow. what do i say?” by the time i finally start to speak, everyone has given up and left the sanctuary. with your help spreading the word, hopefully people will step up. certainly this power can do a great deal. every time we open our mouths or type out our thoughts, we have the power to spread hope – or not. 