A dear quilting friend -- hmm, I need to tell her about this board -- makes prayer quilts with friends at her church. Members and friends of members ask for quilts for persons they know who are ill or in need of support for other reasons. The lap quilts are usually simple block patterns with fabric chosen specifically for the recipient. For example, a person who loves butterflies and the color purple might get one with purple butterfly fabric.
When a quilt is ready to be tied, members of the church are asked to each do a tie and say a prayer for the recipient. It seems like such a wonderful way to give someone an emotional boost.