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

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

Old 03-07-2013, 08:53 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 am doing the same thing. When I get done with theirs, I am making a quilt for each season to go on my bed and then I will make quilts for my very special friends. By that time my little ones will be ready for a bigger quilt.
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Old 03-07-2013, 09:19 AM
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I was glad to see so many respond with charities....I realized that the "heart" of someone I did not know would be just as blessed as the ones I made for friends and family. The key is to "let go of it" when you send it on the way (Do you know the Hebrew word for "the way" means a well-traveled road?). That is tougher as you may never know who has it and how they will be using it. I use it as a time to learn a new skill, and USE FABRIC ( which we all have more than we will ever use in our lifetimes). If a local guild is not an option, then check on line for the (Linus...Quilts of valor...Love quilts...women and children shelter...Habitat for Humanity housing group...or orphanage) near you. Happy quilting!!!!!
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Old 03-07-2013, 09:37 AM
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Perhaps make a quilt, or two for yourself. There are many worthy charitible causes that would be so appreciative of your sewing talents! You could also venture into sewing other items such as wall hangings, table runners, hot pads/pot holders, mug rug, doll quilts, pillow cases, totes, pin cushons, needle case, picnic quilt, etc.
Happy sewing!!
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Old 03-07-2013, 10:09 AM
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I belonged to one guild where they made quilts for the babies in the NICU. My current guild makes quilts for the abused women's shelter and the homeless, dog beds for the animal shelters, and I just went to another group that is going to make quilts for a elder group home.

Definitely, think about joining a guild. There is also quilts for Linus, quilts of valor, and other groups that you can find on the internet.
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Old 03-07-2013, 10:24 AM
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Your grandchildren will outgrow baby quilts, the kids will ask for a bed quilt, all your sisters and brothers will want bed quilts, you will NEVER run out of requests or of people who are grateful for beautiful handmade quilts. And there is always Linus, and your local shelter and Head Start programs. As you quilt them, you will for sure find lots of places for them to go
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Old 03-07-2013, 10:36 AM
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I also keep some quilts for the sick, either to comfort them or to use as a fund raiser. Im doing some to the VA hospital. I try to find a different charity every few yrs. My 2nd round at the VA.
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Why does head start need them? Isnt that a pre school??
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Old 03-07-2013, 10:38 AM
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Give quilts to your local police they love to keep in their trunks to gift as a humanitarian item for that the urgent, immediate need. House fire, family/child abuse/violence situations, Etc.
From what I understand the police especially love quilts for the drug busts, children are removed from the home(they are not allowed to take ANY items as all items are very contaminated with poisons (think meth labs)) They leave with nothing.
I am now just making the matching pillowcase to go with the donation quilt I just finished that is going to my dsi's for his ds's 7 yr. old step-gd with CF.
My next donation quilts will be going to the local police/sheriff.
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Old 03-07-2013, 10:47 AM
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I made my children and grandchildren's weding quilt as soon as I finished their baby quilt. Just wanted to have them ready. Now I have made and stored quilts for my great grandbabies. I know I will not be here when they arrive. Now and then a donation quilt and QOV. Red and Blue are 2 of my least favorite colors, so I really don't want to make another one of those.
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Old 03-07-2013, 11:03 AM
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It seems the more I make, the more I still need to make! I tried counting how many I still have to do and I'm up to 8 more, 3 of which are queen or larger....Then I can make another one for my bed that I've had the fabrics for for 2 years.
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