If it's not good enough for me then it's not good enough to donate. I feel the same way about the materials that I use for a project that is intended for donating.

As for the original topic I donate anonymously; I agree with KamalaQuilts.

I wonder what you consider a "dud." Is it one that you don't like the colors or the particular blocks in the setting. It is possible that someone would really like it and would keep them warm. If an occasional point is cut off in the seam, it will probably never be noticed by the recipient. I have seen quilts posted here on QB that the maker was not really happy with it or that there were some error or another (block twisted) that it takes a long while, if ever, to recognize.

I find myself in two minds about the last few posts. A 'dud' is only that in the eye of the beholder. However, using substandard fabrics is another matter. But are less expensive fabrics 'substandard'? Is using a possibly pre-loved but clean and stain free sheet for a backing 'substandard'? Using such things allow me to maximize my donations. I could not afford to make as many quilts for donation if I was always using LQS quality (and priced) fabrics.

Batting is another issue. I use poly batting for donation quilts. It is less expensive and in my opinion, is easier for the recipient to wash/care for. I will also 'frankenstein' my batting to make it stretch. Will that make my donation 'substandard' or am I just stretching my donation dollars?

The original topic - should a quilt donation be anonymous -

I got sidetracked from.

My apologies.

I prefer anonymous anytime I am volunteering. This includes donating quilts.

As far as being anonymous or giving your name, donating is still charity. Do you really think that people that donate a lot of money etc, don't tell the program that they are donating to their name --- yes they do, so they can claim it on their taxes. So, whether you want your name out there or not, donating is still charity. There is nothing wrong with having your name on your donations. It is basically whether you want it there or not, you choice, it doesn't lessen the kindness of the donation. As for 'duds', that is truly in the eye of the beholder.

When we had a group at church that made quilts for kids in foster care, we put a label with the group name and year, and “this quilt belongs to” with a space to write the name. In retrospect maybe the year was unnecessary?

I prefer just putting the name of the quilt and what year/month it was made. Might just add my 1st name only. I figure when you donate a quilt, it's about the quilt, not the person who made it anyway.

I use the guild labels only.

I prefer anonymous, but that's just me.