How many of these Charity quilts do you do???

**Ccorazone** · 10-05-2012, 09:27 AM

I'm a long arm quilter so I do charity quilts for a local church. They supply the top and back from donated fabrics. I donate the batting. I guess I've done between 50 to 60 small (36x36) during the past year. And now I'm putting together quilts for a nursing home. I've completed 5 to 6 quilts to dend to them.

**Lucio** · 10-05-2012, 09:41 AM

I only make quilts for a children's charity. I've attempted making quilts for my 2 adult daughters and by the time they were finished, they didn't want those colors any more. I average a quilt a week while focusing on quilts for the greatest need---teen-age boys. I also knit and crochet when I'm watching TV. I have no grandchildren so this gives me the opportunity to meet my grandma needs. On rare occasions people donate fabric to me but I pay for all the rest of the materials.

**johans** · 10-06-2012, 04:57 AM

I make quilts for returning military for our county area (three this year), quilted blankets for the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in our area hospital, scent pillows for the NICU, and gowns for preemies who are being baptized or who don't make it. I dedicate my sewing time one day a week for this endeavor. Some generous people on this site have donated materials for this, and I use my own scraps.

**nhweaver** · 10-06-2012, 11:55 AM

Last year I did 10 quilts for David's House in Hanover NH to commemorate my 10 years of cancer free. My surgery was at the norris cotton cancer center at Dartmouth, and I wanted to do something special. This year I have finished one quilt for "quilt for kids", I have to send it in to be evaluated as I would like to become the DELMARVA peninsula's coordinator and keep the quilts local. I just started doing this, another place I have been thinking about making quilts is for the nursing home in my area - lots of those residents have so little money, but I don't know how to work the "distribution" issue". Lots of ideas out there to help others, I don't belong to a guild - don't like the politics.

**annrook** · 10-06-2012, 09:54 PM

My quilt guild makes twin sized quilts for wounded troops in an American military hospital in Germany. The 9 patch blocks are designed by the public at community events then we quilters assemble, quilt, bind and label the quilts. The American Red Cross ships the quilts for us. Most of the fabric is donated but we do buy the batting and some backings. To date, we have shipped nearly 500 quilts of which I have long arm quilted 314. While I am getting a little weary of doing all that quilting, I do believe in this project and will most likely continue to do so as long as there is a need.

**Suz** · 10-07-2012, 05:26 AM

Ann, thank you for putting your kills to work for our soldiers. You are to be congratulated for your dedication to this wonderful project and the time and effort you have put into it. I have been making QOVs for over five years, making 50 quilts a year from start to finish. I too, get weary, but the price these soldiers are paying is so much greater than the time it takes me/you to show our appreciation. As you realize, the need is great, and I commend you on your achievement. Thank you. Thank you.

**GrannieAnnie** · 10-08-2012, 05:20 AM

Originally Posted by annrook

My quilt guild makes twin sized quilts for wounded troops in an American military hospital in Germany. The 9 patch blocks are designed by the public at community events then we quilters assemble, quilt, bind and label the quilts. The American Red Cross ships the quilts for us. Most of the fabric is donated but we do buy the batting and some backings. To date, we have shipped nearly 500 quilts of which I have long arm quilted 314. While I am getting a little weary of doing all that quilting, I do believe in this project and will most likely continue to do so as long as there is a need.

I like your community effort 9 patches. Sounds like a great idea to get the public involved AND AWARE!

**kathbug** · 10-06-2012, 04:38 AM

You could send it to me. I'd be glad to do it

**Nona** · 10-06-2012, 05:41 AM

send the kit to me. I make charity quilts all the time. Usually I make about two or three a month for women's shelter, lap quilts for VA, our guild charity bee makes 800 christmas stockings for children in the CPS program. I made 80 this year; I finished in August. I get a great pleasure of completing these quilts for the better good. Last March I was at a rretreat in Branson, MO right after the tornado hit. We made 60 pillowcases, provided 3 sets of sheets, and 6 towels/washrags sets, and one quilt to the relief efforts.

**ShirlinAZ** · 10-06-2012, 06:06 AM

Originally Posted by jcrow

I have never (shame on me) made a quilt for charity. About one week ago, I got a package in the mail and inside is a pre-cut quilt. It says to sew it together and send it back by the end of the month. I don't know why I received this. I didn't sign up for it and don't want to do it. Does anyone want this? I will mail this to you free of charge. I think someone put my name in for this without my permission. It upset me that someone did this without my knowledge or consent. They don't know my workload or lifestyle. I am planning on sending it back with a note saying it was sent as a mistake.

I know, I should make one, but my plate is full right now and I couldn't get it done at the end of the month even if I wanted to. So, if anyone wants it, pm me. Otherwise, I'm sending it back. I'm planning on making some throws for the home down the street in our town of 800 people. They are counting on me for that. And that is not for a little while yet. I have a busy schedule right this minute.

If they sent it to you without your permission it is legally yours to keep and do with as you please. Keep it, and when you have time make it and donate to your local charity.

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