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I have used ugly fleece instead of batting. Put the design aginst the backing as long as it's dark You an get ugly fabric for very little. I don't have a goodwill near me so I rely on sales. I have also made "summer" quilts with no batting. They are cool enough for a summer night.

I have used flannel to back my raggy quilt blocks, its nice, soft, and warm

I make my rag quilts without batting, makes a nice summer weight blanket for the little ones, but of course, don't hand tie.

DH says batting too heavy so now just use flannel for backing...no batting at all. Don't get the demension effect. I buy flannel sheets when on sale usually at JcP. Like their qualilty.

I have a quilt that my great-grandmother made for my parents when they got married in 1940, and it has no batting at all. Just the wedding ring top and a backing. I think they called it a summer quilt.

Perfect for table cloths. Local quaint tea room uses quilt tops, a favorite treat for girls chit chat lunch.

also known historically as "summer quilts."

any pictures? love to see them !

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Originally Posted by jpthequilter

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Originally Posted by so2sew

I am interested in donating some quilts I have made and need some info to get started. Do they have to be a certain size as I have made some pretty small lap quilts that would be good for small children? There is no chapter close to where I live.

Call or visit the local Hospital and ask if they would like some of your little quilts for their children patients.
By the way, they wash the quilts often, so be sure to zig-zag over the binding maybe twice, so they won't come apart.
Or ask your local library if they would like to have them for a raffle to raise money to buy some kids books ?- or for decoration on their walls? -or for the kids to sit on during story time?
Some places the fire department and/or police like little quilts to wrap around kids involved in accidents. They carry them stashed in the car trunks or fire engines, "just in case". They often carry soft stuffed animals they can give the kids too.

I have actually explored many charities in this area and so many have requirements of sizes or only take blocks or just want you to make one of their kits. I have been making small security size quilts from my leftover fabrics and scraps. Project Linus is one that appealed to me and I have not been able to get help to contact them. I appreciate any other ideas and will explore a few more I am sure before I find someone willing to take my offerings. Thank you for your help.

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Originally Posted by jpthequilter

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Originally Posted by so2sew

Once word gets out that you are interested in doing this kind of thing, people will call you and you will be busy. Smiles. It might be a bit slow at first, but then you will find yourself with plenty to do.