bkay

I've been a member of a local guild for a year now. We just formed a "small group" dedicated to community service projects. What we do mostly (as I understand it) is baby quilts for the local group that supports young mothers, children's quilts for the local Presbyterian home and quilts, wall hangings, door decorations for the elderly in medicaid nursing homes. We also have a new chairperson for Community Service. Our retiring chairperson is a hard act to follow. We have a storeroom full of fabric that isn't scraps (for lack of a better description). We donated about 300 quilts last year, some of which were given to us by other groups.

So, what we need are some simple patterns that will make up quickly. Right now, we are working on "I Spy" quilts, as I have tons of already cut charms. The pattern we are using, I got from an online friend who does lots of Community Service quilts. We also made some small "kits" (10 each) of square in a square for other members to make and return.

As I understand it, if you make up kits people will take them.

Do you have any great, simple (as in quick) quilt patterns to recommend?

Bkay

Iceblossom

I had sort of the same question/issue and found some resources and others here added as well. Maybe check out this thread and see if any things appeals to you.

https://www.quiltingboard.com/vbulle...s-t324550.html

Bear Creek (recently mentioned in a links and resources thread) and Project Linus and more.

GingerK

Project Linus is a great resource. Also, remember that most any block can be up-sized. Quilterscache is another great resource. Pre-cut kits with VERY clear instructions are good to have on hand. Accurate cutting is just as important as accurate sewing. Blocks sewn by only one person are usually easier to put together than blocks sewn by a group.

When a top is handed in, seams should be checked and any oopsies fixed or returned to the maker for fixing. Also check the stitch size and tension. We have had tops with seams that literally unravel before our eyes. Bigger stitches might be easier to unstitch but they do not make a durable product.

Any star block alternated with 9 patch blocks make a quick and fancy looking Irish Chain.

Alternate 9 patches with Pinwheel blocks to get a pattern that looks super difficult. Added bonus--you have fewer seams to match.

sewbizgirl

Double Slice Layer Cake pattern is a favorite donation quilt pattern of mine. Super easy and you can use as many or few fabrics as desired.
https://video.search.yahoo.com/yhs/s...5&action=click

BonnieJP

FabricCafe.com has simple patterns that are made from large blocks. Because the blocks are large, you can easily piece a quilt top in less than one day.

Belfrybat

I too like the Fabric Cafe patterns. The 3 yard patterns are a perfect size for kids -- usually around 41 x 55". Here's a link to their free page: https://www.fabriccafe.com/Free-Good...WBkcaYqwoRg7pZ

DebJMills

I have made numerous baby quilts using a Villa Rosa Designs postcard pattern called Sunsprite. It goes together very quickly using fat quarters. Every one can look different even if using the same fabrics because you can change the order of the fabric placement.

Snooze2978

A neighbor of mine has been making lap quilts for wheelchairs but she decided to round the bottom corners so that wouldn't get stuck in the chairs. These lap quilts have a kangeroo pocket to hold a cell phone and other items. Then she's also making bags to go on walkers. They velcro to the front section of the walker and also have a number of sections to hold a water bottle, cell phones, etc. She's doing this all on her own, paying for it out of her own pocket. I've offered her fabrics from my stash to help her out and she's found some she liked plus it helps me out to to use up my stash.

The last time I was over at her house, she had around 15 bags laying out on her bed with the straps, zipper, etc. to go with them. She also had a stack of lap quilts ready to go also. She's such a trooper.

WMUTeach

Thanks for the link, SBG. So nice to see the "old MSQ" tutorial. I used that same tutorial years ago for a quilt using an autumn layer cake. Yes, it was a quick and easy quilt. I added borders to enlarge it just a little for an adult throw. I only have two maybe three layer cakes left and this would be a quick way to use at least one of them for a donation quilt. A good reminder.

LGJARN52

I originally posted about free patterns from Bear Creek Quilting, but it was moved to Links and Resources. These are free manufacuture patterns. I also use Villa Rosa Designs for many of my Project Linus Quilts as they are only $2 each and are fast and easy. Thank you for these donations to Community Service, and for spreading the kindness.