sewbeadit

The ones I quilted for didn't want anything that would cause anyone to be uneasy with their quilt. So depending where you send them it would matter. Lots of things in different areas could cause problems, so where you send them is what would give you the guidelines. Just think if someone sent a, just for instance, cross fabric to the mid east. That type of thing. So I know that most of the groups have guidelines for what they can and cannot send out.

AliKat

Our church groups put their name and info on the label. One group also has a Bible passage.

The label says it all.

ali

buttons

Our LWML makes LWR quilts and the information that I got was do not put christian words or material on quilts because it can be bad if wrong people get it. Some countries do no like christians. So we don't do it. but yes if you make them for nursing homes or comfort quilts that would be great. I help another church that makes comfort quilts and they put four or 5 squares of bible verses in each quilt. a few of the ladies print verses on off white material . these quilts are about 45 x50
sometimes we put an embroidery angle ( redwork) on a block and put it in and make a cross with the verses. Makes a very neat quilt

mhansen6

I went to Lutheran World Relief website and they stated that they did not want quilts with religious symbols or patriotic quilts. I guess they just want to give comfort.

http://lwr.org/site/c.dmJXKiOYJgI6G/...structions.htm


I think this would be a wonder organization to give to. I will have to see if my congregation makes quilts for them.

Slow2Sew

Please keep in mind that the country where quilts are being sent may not be Christian friendly. People making the deliveries usually have a better chance to communicate God's love to the recipients.

caspharm

I do think the idea of giving quilts is wonderful. It is a hug from someone, no strings attached.

Here is the section from the website:

Please do not donate items with any religious symbols, messages or your congregation’s name. LWR provides Quilts and Kits based on need, regardless of religious creed. Religious references may be misinterpreted by the governments of the receiving countries, jeopardizing the delivery to the people who need the items most.

Please do not donate any items decorated with a U.S. flag, patriotic or military symbols, or references to the armed forces, including camouflage. LWR and our overseas partners have access to areas of the world others do not because we are impartial humanitarian organizations. If our intentions are misinterpreted as being politically motivated, our work, our partners and the people we assist could be endangered.

countrycousin

I personally would use the fabric for those in my church that need a quilt. I can understand the rules of the Mission and because some countries faith is different from ours, a fabric should be used for a quilt that does not make light of their faith.

scraphq

I have been making Lutheran World Relief quilts for more tham 40 yrs. There are a few specific requirements and good reasons for them. The size should be approx. 60 x80 inches. This is for ease in packing and shipping. No religious symbols because many countries will not allow it. These quilts are shipped and distributed world wide in time of disaster and great need. Nearly 400,000 quilts have been shipped to foreign lands this year. Quilts can be made out of any servicable fabric including doubleknits, corduroy, denim, drapery fabric and the like and are usually filled with old blankets and tied. The recipients will know that the quilts are gifts of love from Christians in the US. Please know that this org. has been successful in this mission for more than 50 yrs. As a quiltmaker, I find this to be very satisfying work even though it is much different than the way we uaually think about our quilts for local use. We have "quiltmakers" in our group that have never used a sewing machine, but get great pleasure in tying the quilts and others and that don't make quilts as we think of them, but can sew and are willing to put the quilts together. Try it, you might find it very satisfying. For those of you who have fabrics you would to get rid of, contact your local Lutheran church. They may have a quilting group that would be delighted to use all those odd fabrics

catrancher

Not every person of faith is a Christian. IMHO the quilts are for the recipient and not the church.

bobquilt3

IMHO you should skip the christian fabric. As a Christian, I make many quilts for abused children and hope they will be given where needed, regardless of their faith. My church makes many hats, scarves and mittens for kids in need and never uses a christian symbol anywhere because many of the kids that get them aren't Christian. To me it would be advertising and thats not what this is all about.