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Once I Run Out of Relatives Who Do I Make Quilts For?

Old 03-07-2013, 04:45 AM
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I don't give mine away other than to my children and grandchildren. I offered to make one for a dear friend once and he said No thanks, I don't like them. I keep them on the spare bed, at least I know when I have company they're warm. I just tell them to peel back what they don't need to the bottom of the bed. Easy to look at when I want to. Most of mine get spoken for. And there is always the needy (humans) and pet shelters (animals need warmth and love too).
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Old 03-07-2013, 05:14 AM
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Our thursday quilt group made quilts and donated 15 of them for the womans shelter. They were so appreciative and we know the need was met. Do you have a non-profit that would llike to raffle a quilt off. I and another quilter did this and earned 2500.00 for the non-profit. To me there is always a non profit group that needs help.
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Just keep on quilting.... Make them and you'll be surprised how often you can use one as a gift. Believe it or not your family will continue to grow, friends will have children, grandchildren and there are many charities that can use them. And I like to have quilts just as throws on my beds, in the living room and all around the house. My sister keeps about 4 or 5 on her sofa and a couple on the chairs. Just put them all around and you might be surprised how quickly some of the family or friends would love to have another of your creations.
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Old 03-07-2013, 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by isewman View Post
just jokeing---ME-(ha-ha). There is groups/charties--nursing homes???. Again just jokeing ME. Don
Don you don't need a quilt, you make such nice quilts yourself oh I see you are joking!!!!!!!
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Old 03-07-2013, 06:09 AM
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Yes, I agree and also maybe more family members will come along-babies grandchildren, their mates. Also your inlaws, siblings, etc.
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Are you kidding???? i want a quilt in every room in the house (wall hangings, table runners...etc). oh and Christmas quilt and easter quilt and let's not talk about bed quilts...i am on my second for my daughter alone as she likes to change with the mood and i am working on a king size for me and have at least three more in my head and i want to change....oh and i do want for all our beds Christmas quilts (and THAT is my mood).....it goes on and on don't worry jusy keep stitching ;-)
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Old 03-07-2013, 06:12 AM
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You never run out of relatives...My daughter cannot get enough quilts...She displays them everywhere and loves them....quilts of Valor is always a good idea....
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Old 03-07-2013, 06:27 AM
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If you run out of relatives, I have plenty to share. I have 16 nieces and nephews and 17 great nieces and nephews ... Plus my own children :-)
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Old 03-07-2013, 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by EllieGirl View Post
I've been quilting three years. I've made baby quilts for my grandchildren, lap quilts for my two daughters, plan to make lap quilts for my three sisters, I would like to try a queen size quilt for my bed. Then what?? I love doing this but I'm just wondering what to do with all the quilts I want to make
I don't have a single relative who wants a quilt. I have made them to-date for Quilts For Kids. My tastes are changing and I love the modern quilts that are, perhaps, not so appealing to children, so I'll be looking for other charities soon. But if you've enjoyed making kid quilts, QFK and Project Linus are great places. And, of course, there are always the local hospitals and nursing homes.
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Old 03-07-2013, 06:37 AM
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I have wondered about this too. I still have a lot that are done and folded nicely in my stuido.
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Old 03-07-2013, 06:40 AM
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If you find out someone is ill or has had a serious operation take them a quilt. You will be surprised how grateful some people will be.
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