Baby quilts for charity

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05-23-2013, 03:01 AM

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twinkie

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My vote is for Project Linus

05-23-2013, 03:55 AM

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sparkys_mom

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Originally Posted by Prism99

It's easiest if you find a charity with a drop-off location convenient to you. I have mailed some charity quilts, and the cost of postage is a *lot*! Just found a Project Linus drop-off location near me and will be switching to them.

Amen to that. I've been sending all of mine to Quilts For Kids but the shipping costs are getting insane. I'm checking in with a couple of friends that are in guilds that donate locally and that is what I plan to do in the future.

05-23-2013, 04:16 AM

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ccthomas

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Thanks for sharing. Here is the link for Quilts for Kids I had to use. It is an org instead of com

http://www.quiltsforkids.org/

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Originally Posted by tate_elliott

I contribute to QuiltsforKids.com. If you have a chapter in your area, you can give the quilts to them and they will stay local. Their website has info on what they accept and free patterns. Also, you can ask for a free kit which contains fabric to make a quilt, you just provide the batting and binding (or you can self-bind).

Tate

05-23-2013, 04:29 AM

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coopah

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Originally Posted by snipforfun

Here is what I use. Just the right size for a baby.
http://www.quiltmaker.com/patterns_d...er/patt230.pdf

I use this one as well. Quick, easy, no fabric "waste," a decent size and three different looks with a FREE pattern!

05-23-2013, 05:43 AM

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Monika

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I am very active in my local Binky Patrol and make lots of donations to the SPCA.

05-23-2013, 05:44 AM

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cjsews

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Google charities in your county. You can get a list of organizations and see which you prefer to donate to. If you call, they can tell you if there is a need for quilts or direct you to one that does use them. I have made the Warm Wishes quilt recently. Super easy and looks great.

05-23-2013, 06:02 AM

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VickiM

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Originally Posted by nanacc

This is the easiest and quickest baby quilt I have made. Could be made any size, depending on the size of blocks and borders. I used 12" blocks.[ATTACH=CONFIG]414995[/ATTACH]

Love this! What size does it turn out to be (using the 12" blocks)? Also, where can I get the pattern? I do alot of quilt donations to our guild & I get tired of making the same patterns (have made most of the mentioned ones) so I am always on the lookout for quick & easy ones for something different. Your reply would be appreciated. Thanks.

05-23-2013, 06:53 AM

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QltrSue

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Originally Posted by snipforfun

Here is what I use. Just the right size for a baby.
http://www.quiltmaker.com/patterns_d...er/patt230.pdf

Hey, thanks a bunch for the link to this great pattern. I havea bunch of one yard novelty prints that will work just great! I keep having to remember that not all quilts have to be complicated to be effective and DONE is certainly better than "thinking about it!!!"

05-24-2013, 02:52 AM

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JoyceRowell

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I would check with the (New Borns In Need) they collect quilts and blankets and other items for preemies and other children in need and hand them out. They are a non profit group that just wants to help families. I am almost sure there should be a group near you some where.