Attention donation quilters , knitters , crocheters
#94
When I dropped off some quilts and afghans at the Binky Patrol I asked the coordinator if there was a particular need that I might fill. She didn't hesitate an instant before answering "teen-age boys!" They are definately the forgotten ones. Since then that has been my focus. It takes more time and materials but well worth it.
Don't think that a teen age boy will not appreciate the work and effort you put into a quilt, I know one young man who thinks the world of his.
THANK YOU from the bottom of my Mama's heart for the quilts and crocheted work you donate.
God Bless!
#95
Super Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: North Dakota
Posts: 2,633
I think I will go through some of my stash that is down here and see what I can come up with for boys. I have a lot of plaids in brown, blue, red, and green that Walmart was selling in Williston a number of years ago. Had my dd pickup a number of bolts at a $1 yd. Haven't used much of them so there is quite a bit also have some brown camo. Will need to check as to where to send or take when done. Also have a dd in WY who is into quilting. Can send her some ready to sew fabric kits for them.
#96
Shirting fabric is great for boy quilts. Our Goodwill has men's shirts for $4 - $6 depending on the condition. BUT every Monday from 2:00-closing clothing is half price! I bought 15 100% cotton striped XL shirts for $30, cut the seams out and then cut them into squares. Kaffe Fassett has a shirting baby quilt in one of his books. Love it.
Last edited by MissBarbQuilts; 01-24-2012 at 09:58 AM.
#97
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 862
The same thing goes for quilts for the children's hospital. I make them longer (twin sized) and try to make them unisex as there are teenagers up to 18 (and in some up to 21) of both sexes at the children's hospitals. Some of them are pretty long. At 15, lots of girls even no longer want little teddy bears on their blankies.
#98
Super Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Houston TX
Posts: 1,993
This is a wonderful thread. It will make me more conscious of purchasing fabric for boys for donating. I am personally drawn to more feminine colors but did make quilts for grandsons recently and enjoyed the process. Reminds me that I should use up the leftover fabrics for more boy projects!
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