sunny42539

I am doing the same thing. When I get done with theirs, I am making a quilt for each season to go on my bed and then I will make quilts for my very special friends. By that time my little ones will be ready for a bigger quilt.

sjbart

I was glad to see so many respond with charities....I realized that the "heart" of someone I did not know would be just as blessed as the ones I made for friends and family. The key is to "let go of it" when you send it on the way (Do you know the Hebrew word for "the way" means a well-traveled road?). That is tougher as you may never know who has it and how they will be using it. I use it as a time to learn a new skill, and USE FABRIC ( which we all have more than we will ever use in our lifetimes). If a local guild is not an option, then check on line for the (Linus...Quilts of valor...Love quilts...women and children shelter...Habitat for Humanity housing group...or orphanage) near you. Happy quilting!!!!!

Mariposa

Perhaps make a quilt, or two for yourself. There are many worthy charitible causes that would be so appreciative of your sewing talents! You could also venture into sewing other items such as wall hangings, table runners, hot pads/pot holders, mug rug, doll quilts, pillow cases, totes, pin cushons, needle case, picnic quilt, etc.
Happy sewing!!

caspharm

I belonged to one guild where they made quilts for the babies in the NICU. My current guild makes quilts for the abused women's shelter and the homeless, dog beds for the animal shelters, and I just went to another group that is going to make quilts for a elder group home.

Definitely, think about joining a guild. There is also quilts for Linus, quilts of valor, and other groups that you can find on the internet.

IBQUILTIN

Your grandchildren will outgrow baby quilts, the kids will ask for a bed quilt, all your sisters and brothers will want bed quilts, you will NEVER run out of requests or of people who are grateful for beautiful handmade quilts. And there is always Linus, and your local shelter and Head Start programs. As you quilt them, you will for sure find lots of places for them to go

Painiacs

I also keep some quilts for the sick, either to comfort them or to use as a fund raiser. Im doing some to the VA hospital. I try to find a different charity every few yrs. My 2nd round at the VA.

Painiacs

Why does head start need them? Isnt that a pre school??

Jo Anne B.

Give quilts to your local police they love to keep in their trunks to gift as a humanitarian item for that the urgent, immediate need. House fire, family/child abuse/violence situations, Etc.
From what I understand the police especially love quilts for the drug busts, children are removed from the home(they are not allowed to take ANY items as all items are very contaminated with poisons (think meth labs)) They leave with nothing.
I am now just making the matching pillowcase to go with the donation quilt I just finished that is going to my dsi's for his ds's 7 yr. old step-gd with CF.
My next donation quilts will be going to the local police/sheriff.

kyquiltlover1942

I made my children and grandchildren's weding quilt as soon as I finished their baby quilt. Just wanted to have them ready. Now I have made and stored quilts for my great grandbabies. I know I will not be here when they arrive. Now and then a donation quilt and QOV. Red and Blue are 2 of my least favorite colors, so I really don't want to make another one of those.

omaluvs2quilt

It seems the more I make, the more I still need to make! I tried counting how many I still have to do and I'm up to 8 more, 3 of which are queen or larger....Then I can make another one for my bed that I've had the fabrics for for 2 years.