We've been making patriotic themed quilts for wounded soldiers returning
from Iraq. More quilts are needed:
"Due to the
escalation of hostilities, approximately 40 to 48 wounded soldiers are
coming back almost daily. A Waldorf MD guild has been trying to provide a
quilt for each wounded service member but has not been able to keep up with
the demand. If you would like to help, you can make a quilt no smaller than
36"x36" (wheelchair size) or lap size (for stretchers) and preferably red,
white and blue in any design. Completed quilts should be sent to" Barbara
Green: Station Manager American Red Cross, 3rd Floor Walter Reed Army
Medical Ctr. 6900 Georgia Av. NW Washington, DC 20307"
"Barbara
told me that most of them hang the quilts on the wall to keep them nice.
They are extremely appreciative of the quilts and the thoughtfulness
stitched into each one."
Our last set of quilts were 60"x60" which is a really
nice size. I don't think 36"x36" would cover these heroes or warm them as
much as they need. Our Bee will be continuing to work on patriotic quilts
on the 2nd Monday of every month at the Library. It would be nice to
have more people involved. Connie just needs to know if you're joining us
so she can bring enough fabric & supplies. Please email or call her if
you plan to come.
Preemie Quilts:
Quilts should be from 12" to 17" (Can be any block)
Bring to the meeting and give to Marie Llanes
Patches of Love
Quilts for people who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need
The quilts made from juvenile fabric quilts go to the kids in pediatrics
and neonatal and the adult
fabric quilts go to patients at the cancer center......both at at Sky Ridge
We meet at Sew-Ciety on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 10-2
Or you can create them at home and bring to the meeting
Contact Lynette Ziegler or Jane Plotke if you're interested in helping
Firehouses in the area give these quilts to children who have been in a
fire, car wreck, or other traumatic event.
CRQC Charity Quilt
We make a bed-sized quilt which is given to a local charitable organization
to assist in their
fundraising efforts.
Contact Jan Korytkowski for more information.
Senior Center Quilt
We often make a second quilt for the Senior Center in appreciation for
letting us use their facilities.
The Senior Center raffles the quilt during their fall craft fair.
Contact Jan Korytkowski for more information.
Douglas County Fair
The job of supervising the quilt portion of the fair is currently open.
Contact Meriellen if you're interested.
We check quilts in, hang them & take them down, and assist the judges
The Fair is usually the first week of August
Recycle your extra fabric:
Got fabric? Boxes of zippers, buttons and good intentions? Maybe you have
projects you won't be revisiting. Here are some places that want
your fabric:
Hands All Around needs cotton for quilting 303-794-9216
People Comforters, contact Mary 303-697-9412
Marycrest Sewing Circle, 303-458-6270
The Academy of Sewing teaches classes in schools and stores; Kathy
Lynch needs fabric, 303-584-9325.
