Quiltbeagle

I've made two Downy quilts so far.

JoantheQuilter

One of my favorite patterns to use is called an "H" quilt and it is so easy yet very striking when finished. The two sides of the H are cut 3-1/2" x 9-1/2" and the squares in the middle (two background and one "bar" of the H) are cut at 3-1/2". Of course, you can adjust the size to suit yourself. It makes a pretty scrappy quilt or is just as pretty when you use just two colors.

quilter1943

I've made quilts for raffles, silent auctions, soldiers through a group in Maryland, and mostly for Project Linus. Most organizations aren't fussy, although Linus doesn't want black on the baby quilts which I totally understand. I've also taken Linus quilts to one of our hospitals. The nurses are excited the minute they see you come through the door and ask hopefully if they'll be going to their particular unit. KNowing that the hard work on the quilts is appreciated at our hospitals keeps me making them!
I don't think anyone was giving the impression that a quilt wouldn't be suitable, but some of the groups do have guidelines.

Scrap Happy

I've saved this to favorites to refer back to. There are so many caring and compassionate quilters here making a difference! :-D As well as so many people and organizations who need support.

Marvel your bike story reminded me about a friend of ours (my husband's old boss that has remained a friend for 14 years.) He told me he had a quilt that his Grandmother made covering a lawnmower in the car port! Aaaaaahhh! I nicely and firmly explained that he needed to go take the quilt off the lawnmower right away and treat her right. I told hiim that his Grandmother put a lot of time and love into this quilt. This helped to create a new found respect and admiration for quilts on his part. :-P I know that not everyone would have listened and changed their thinking on this but am glad he did.

golfer

I took a Bonnie Hunter class with a friend and we decided that we would each make a quilt to be sent to Walter Reed Hospital for military personnel.

lynnie

i've donated to every cause, but now i'm going locally at a shelter just down the block ( around here that means 10 miles away). i make just about anything. sometimes i try out new ideas on a charity quilt. i also make I spy for the hospital taht my dsil is head pediatric dr. at in NJ. she also distributes to the needy at christmas for me.

Baloonatic

One of my guilds has a FABULOUS sub-group called Quilting Angels. We make over 700 quilts a year for charity and non-profit fundraisers. Any pattern, any color, any size. They are a great way to hone skills, try new patterns, and spend time each week with wonderful ladies and men!

pinsandneedles

I couldn't afford the stash that so many quilters on this board have, so sewing quilts for my church group gives me the satisfaction of doing something for others, as well as getting my "quilting fix". We don't sew fancy, just squares, but a lot of thought is put into the fabric and pattern and they are beautiful in the end. Best of all, we get many "thank you's" from recipients and know we are giving comfort to so many people.

TootieAnn

I quite agree Ruth. I recently had a house guest who was being abused in her own home. I made her a quilt for Christmas because I thought she could take that with her and wrap up in it when things are hard. It was also something that fit in my budget as a last minute gift. I had most of the materials here at my house so I only had to buy a small amount of fabric for the setting squares.

catrancher

I've done five Downy quilts and three Alzheimer's quilts. Hope to do more of both.