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Old 11-15-2010, 07:56 AM
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I am a member of www.projectlinus.org in NC. Our chapter will furnish the fabric, backing and batting to anyone who will make the quilt. We also have quilt days in which we get together and cut, piece and layer quilts for those who just want to tie-tack and bind.
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Old 11-15-2010, 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by diannemc
How do you decide where to donate? I would like to do some children quilts but don't know how or where??
What a wonderful thing to do. I liked all of the suggestions given to you and wanted to add one we have here where I live. Our firemen and police officers like to keep stuffed animals and quilts in their cars. They will give them to burn out victims for comfort and the police use a lot of these quilts and stuffed animals in domestic situations as well as giving quilts and animals to children involved in car accidnets where there are severe injuries where children may have to be separated from their parents. They all say it makes their jobs easier because they can give comfort and something children can keep at the same time.

Believe me, your kindness and paying it forward will always bring blessings back your way.
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Old 11-15-2010, 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by diannemc
How do you decide where to donate? I would like to do some children quilts but don't know how or where??
The Painted Turtle, which is a camp for kids with debilitating, though not necessasarily life threatening ilnesses can always use twin size quilts. Every camper, including siblings who visit during family weekends takes home a quilt.
www.paintedturtle.org
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Old 11-15-2010, 08:03 AM
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Just saw your post....try... quilting for kids.com
I ordered a kit....very cool...check it out
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Old 11-15-2010, 08:08 AM
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Binky Patrol and Project Linus, which every is in your area. Binky started on the west coast and Project Linus started on the east coast. They do "comforting covers for kids in crisis", ie Hospitals, Foster Care, Police Departments (for kids they run into), Homeless Shelters, missions
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Originally Posted by Addicted
Just saw your post....try... quilting for kids.com
I ordered a kit....very cool...check it out
do you mean quiltsforkids.org?
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Old 11-15-2010, 08:50 AM
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Yes...sorry :))
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Yes...sorry :))
lol...no problem...I do it all the time myself:)
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Old 11-15-2010, 09:21 AM
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I have been making quilts for the "american hero" organization. These are given to the injured soldiers and each and everyone admitted to the hospital is given a quilt.

This is a wonderful organization that gives back to the soldiers fighting for us.
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Old 11-15-2010, 09:22 AM
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I have a "Good Neighbor House" near me that supports families that are out of their homes, working and trying to get their feet on the ground. I have donated a good deal of clothing and books to them. Quilts are next - along with knitted scarves. The other thought is to contact your area department of human services and donate to women's shelters. Those children and moms always need some extra love.
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