I see a lot of references to "charity quilts" - can someone explain?

Quilts that have been made to donate to various different charities.

no such thing as a silly question

There so many it would be hard to list all of them. But we are referring to quilts we make and give to a non-profet organization. Like The Linus Project, Quilts for Kids (they will even send you the kit to complete and send back)Quilts of Valor, Quite Comfort, (the last two go to vets), You can also contact a local Quilt Guild and they will provide you with charities in your area that need quilts. Like homeless shelters, battered women shelters, children's shelters, hospitals, etc. Like I said the list is endless!

God Bless you with whatever you choose to do!

I make quilts for injured UK soldiers these are refered to asCharity Quilts. Others on this board make Quilts for Linus(a childrens charity) or different Cancer charities. Does this answer your query?

Charity quilts are quilts made to be donated to a charity or place of the quilter's choice. I make lap quilts and donate them to the VA. Others make Linus Quilts or Downey quilts for children. Some charities have specific sizes or colors that they prefer. There are many charities that will accept quilts. If you are interested in making them, check in your local area for a place that can use them.

Wow - Ok - I thought it was something like that but I didn't realize how big the need was - do they have to be perfect like ya'lls or do they take newbie quilts? I have some that I made to practice with that are nice but not great and perfect?

I will be looking into this....

oh my , your avitar is darling. Our Toby was 16 when he went to doggie heaven. he was a wonderful smart dog and is missed greatly. :D

No one expects a quilt to be perfect. I always make 1 quilt for others for each quilt that I sell. I give them to the Fire Department, Police Department,Hospital,Emergency Services,and a bunch of others. The people that have just seen their home and everything they own burn up really appreciate a warm quilt to wrap around them and their children.They don't look for perfect quilts. The wounded vets don't either. They see them for what they are: quilts made with love and compassionfor your fellow
human.That's all that matters.So don't worry about it being perfect.

I make charity quilts - and they're miniature. The sale of the quilts funds Alzheimer's research - http://alzquilts.org