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Holice 07-15-2011 08:08 AM

There was a thread several weeks ago about this. They were being made for veterans hospitals. You might check back and read the comments.

jaciqltznok 07-15-2011 08:10 AM


Originally Posted by Barb130
Has anyone heard of this? A friend was told about this from a Chaplin at the hospital. The donated quilt goes to a terminally ill patient in their last days. After the person passes, the quilt is given to the family. I think this is such a wonderful idea.
I had never heard of this till yesterday.
I donate quilts to Project Linus. Now I also donate to this cause.

yep..I sew for a children's hospice...sadly we make them about 15 quilts a year! of course this is the ONLY children's only hospice in this area so we get kids from many counties. BUT, it is still so sad...

sewn3w 07-15-2011 08:16 AM

My Church has a similar Prayer Quilt Ministry. Volunteers make small quilts, about crib size or lap robe size. We don't quilt them. We put yarn thru as tho for tying a comforter. Then when need arises, a quilt is hung over the bannister in front of the church with a person's name pinned on. After services people tie a knot and pray for that person. They are given the quilt with a tag on the back with their name and the date. Many have been used as EOL. It's alway my prayer we never need to give out one more. But until that day. . .it's a wonderful ministry.

Chasing Hawk 07-15-2011 08:41 AM

The Lakota Sioux send a quilt along with the loved one who is making their journey to see our ancestors.

alikat110 07-15-2011 06:22 PM

We have a Hospice cart on each unit that staff may get a quilt from for patients on Hospice, or in comfort care status. These quilts are made by cvolunteers in our community.

JuneBillie 07-15-2011 08:30 PM

This is such a loving act.

cackie88 07-16-2011 03:09 AM

What a good idea, I also donate fabric I will not use to a local group that does charity quilts. They take even the smallest scraps. I go through my fabric and always find pieces I can not figure out why I bought and know I won't use. Makes me feel better about it all.

What is the floral wreath pattern you have pictured, beautiful.

joym 07-16-2011 05:29 AM

I would be willing to do this but who exactly do I contact?

BUTCH 07-16-2011 05:52 AM

all these people must be really speedy in making quilts.
One day I will find a quilting group It is so peaceful to maketing with yur hands no matter what it is.

Hopefully I will be able to get started on this kind of stuff when I am done with the quilts from my husbands cloths

Barb130 07-16-2011 06:03 AM


Originally Posted by joym
I would be willing to do this but who exactly do I contact?

You could contact your local hospital or hospice program.


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