For the past couple of years, our BOM has been "Blocks with a Purpose". People are given a pattern and fabric. The blocks alternate between two "charities" - Quilts of Valor and Families in Transition (FIT). The QOV blocks are usually made with patriotic fabric/colors. The FIT quilts are usually made for children and are constructed using juvenile fabrics and fun patterns. The person who coordinates the BOM, takes the finished blocks and constructs either tops or finished quilts. If the coordinator chooses not to put the tops together, the guild has a couple of special sewing days, throughout the year, where we work on charity quilts.
We have also made pet beds for the local animal shelter. Use two fat quarters: put right sides together, sew around 3 sides, turn right side out. Channel quilt 3-4 rows. Stuff with bits and pieces or fabric, batting, what have you. Sew open side closed. A quick and easy pet bed.
Hope these ideas help!
Last edited by ILoveToQuilt; 05-15-2018 at 02:53 PM.