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dotcomdtcm 11-13-2010 11:14 AM

I would like to use up a lot of my stash by making small charity quilts. Big ones wear me out and I lack the skills to do them well. And I lack the funds to get them done. So, small quilts. Does anyone know requirements & a good place to send quilts for wheelchair-bound folk? Thanks

erstan947 11-13-2010 11:21 AM

Check with a VA hospital close to you.

amma 11-13-2010 11:29 AM

Nursing homes and Veteran's organizations are other places that could use them too :D:D:D

Sadiemae 11-13-2010 11:46 AM

Our hospital is always asking for donated quilts for the neonatal unit. They do have a specific size request, but if you have a hospital close you could ask them.

merridancer 11-13-2010 11:47 AM

Neonatal ones are usually about the size of a placemat, that's small, but do call your local hospital for size and whether they want them washed before you donate them.

wolfkitty 11-13-2010 12:29 PM

You might check with Quilts for Kids (QFK) to see if they are in your size range or if that would work for you.

Ramona Byrd 11-13-2010 12:52 PM


Originally Posted by merridancer
Neonatal ones are usually about the size of a placemat, that's small, but do call your local hospital for size and whether they want them washed before you donate them.

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From my hospital volunteering days, I'd say that washed or not washed, the hospital will still sterilize them before letting them touch the body of a baby that probably has a weak immune system. And such a thing will be a boost to the frantic parents who need to know that someone is thinking of them.

oksewglad 11-13-2010 04:38 PM

The Alzheimers Art Quilt Initiative takes small ones. Here's the link. Your creativity is the perfect match for this project, Dotty.

http://www.alzquilts.org/

grann of 6 11-13-2010 04:41 PM


Originally Posted by Ramona Byrd

Originally Posted by merridancer
Neonatal ones are usually about the size of a placemat, that's small, but do call your local hospital for size and whether they want them washed before you donate them.

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From my hospital volunteering days, I'd say that washed or not washed, the hospital will still sterilize them before letting them touch the body of a baby that probably has a weak immune system. And such a thing will be a boost to the frantic parents who need to know that someone is thinking of them.

I made all different sizes of fleece, and knitted blankets for CHOP (Childrens Hospital of Pennsylvania) in Philly. They were thrilled with any size or fabric. But check with the hospital.

jdavis 11-13-2010 06:24 PM

Check out Project Linus. They absorbed ABC quilts, which go to "At-Risk" babies and children. The sizes are roughly 40 to 45" square.


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