I received a 'hug' quilt years ago after a stroke that took me down for a long time. This quilt wrapped me in the love that I know was put into each block. This gift inspired me to not only make charity quilts for cancer victims but also for pregnancy centers and nursing home. I think those that go to nursing home residents are as appreciated for the workmanship as much as the cancer victims. The baby quilts are appreciated in a different way because of necessity. These young moms sometimes can't afford a good blanket much less a small quilt to wrap their baby in.
Here is a picture of the hug quilt I received almost 30 years ago. This quilt gave me a whole lot of hope on days when I felt so very down and frustrated that I would never beat the odds. I still find myself cuddling in it when I need that extra assurance that I am struggling.