Originally Posted by jpthequilter
Originally Posted by so2sew
I am interested in donating some quilts I have made and need some info to get started. Do they have to be a certain size as I have made some pretty small lap quilts that would be good for small children? There is no chapter close to where I live.
Call or visit the local Hospital and ask if they would like some of your little quilts for their children patients.
By the way, they wash the quilts often, so be sure to zig-zag over the binding maybe twice, so they won't come apart.
Or ask your local library if they would like to have them for a raffle to raise money to buy some kids books ?- or for decoration on their walls? -or for the kids to sit on during story time?
Some places the fire department and/or police like little quilts to wrap around kids involved in accidents. They carry them stashed in the car trunks or fire engines, "just in case". They often carry soft stuffed animals they can give the kids too.
I have actually explored many charities in this area and so many have requirements of sizes or only take blocks or just want you to make one of their kits. I have been making small security size quilts from my leftover fabrics and scraps. Project Linus is one that appealed to me and I have not been able to get help to contact them. I appreciate any other ideas and will explore a few more I am sure before I find someone willing to take my offerings. Thank you for your help.