very nice idea. I have been donating to woman's shelter for years. I have a farm and give all excess veggies to shelter. I have made warm fuzzy quilts for shelter too. My family of 11 brothers and sisters also do the same. It is really nice to know some little child or woman feeling lost alone can cuddle up in our quilts . They give us alot of comfort so we thought they might give others comfort too.

I think that's a wonderful idea.

I'd like to know how to do them as well. The shoulder wraps are great ideas. Thanks!

I had over a dozen afgans that my grandmother and her friends had made - since today's generation doesn't utilize an afgan, I donated them to the local nursing home and asked that they be given to someone in need. shoulder wraps and walker bags make a lot of sense.

Count me in! What a great idea!

I am in a reading group that meets monthly and we kick in $2 each per meeting to donate to the local Abused Women's Shelter. That is where my donated quilt(s) will go as there are always children there,too, who probably need some extra hugs.

Thanks for the wonderful suggestion.

My mom often remarked her back would be cold so I'll make some shoulder wraps in her memory. There are a lot of flannel prints out now for men and women.

The idea for a personal visit is a great one. While visiting I can place the patient's name on the quilt label or hand embroider it.

Note: There may be some residents with IVs. www.QuiltsForKids.com says to stitch in the ditch and to cut all loose threads. You can go over it with a strong magnet to make sure all pins have been removed.

What a great idea. I have trouble getting around at times, but I will do what I can. Thank you for your message, as I have been thinking about doing something similar myself, now I have to JUST DO IT!!!

I am involved with this and this really give you a good feeling and same time make some child s life more comfortable. Check this link out www.quiltsforkids.com. Also check the local chapters listed on that website.

I make lap robes all year to donate to the Local Veterans Hospital at Christmas.