The larger of my two guilds makes Cuddle Buddy Bags - they are small tote bags - maybe 10" - 12" square with a small stuffed animal and a small quilt (12" - 15" square or so). These are collected from members all through the year and st our Christmas luncheon we invite reps from local Polica, Sheriff and Women's shelter to come for lunch and receive a very big bag of these totes. Police and Sheriffs carry them in their trunks to be given to children whom they find in difficult situations. The women's shelter uses them for small children who come through with their moms. Most have nothing st all,so the totes work well for them to carry new possessions in. We give away 100 - 200 per year divided among the groups. The bags started out as very plain but have been elevated to almost works of art. We provide a basic pattern but members can do what they want.
Sandy in Mooresville, NC