we started this exact ministry several years ago. To date we have sent out over 260 quilts!! :) We have had bake sales to raise money. We advertised in the paper and recieved YARDS of fabric and our own prayer ministry has a budget so we get money from there - also the quilters have graciously given of their own stash. We have advertised in our bulletin... sometimes someone requesting a quilt for a reason will donate some money for the quilt... and then some :). Advertising in the bulletin has brought in some money for it - have each church person, who will, get Joann fliers so you have plenty of coupons to use - be thrifty.