What kinds of quilts have you made for charity?
#31
Jennifer22206, how cool that you make quilts for the Alzheimer's Art Quilt Iniative. Ami Simms will be in Jupiter, FL this Fri, 1/26 (I'm working and won't be able to attend) but here's a link you might like http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r46NvZUNI6w
#32
I have 4 in progress right now to send to Afganistan. 1 is the D9P, #2 is made from a picture in connecting threads mag, #3 is a log cabin with 2 1/2 inch strips, and #4 is a four patch, cut across and stips added. All average 50 x 65 give or take.
I have a pattern for an alternate 9 patch, 3 yards of fabric make 3 tops, I make for project linus.
I have a pattern for an alternate 9 patch, 3 yards of fabric make 3 tops, I make for project linus.
#34
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: So. California
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I make heavy metal or video game themed quilts or quilts with a lot of black in them.
One of the ideas I had for a charity quilt was a pink and chocolate rag quilt with pink rag edge applique hearts on the chocolate patches.
#35
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Baileys Prairie, Texas
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I make a charity children's quilt every month. Usually the patterns are fairly simple but I use either my fabric or the fabric my guild has received. Our Bee provides 15 to 18 quilts a month for the women's shelter, the local police departments, and Child Protective Service. It has really improved my quilting skills.
#36
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Southeastern Indiana
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I make Downey quilts for kids, sent one off Monday, Quilts of Valor for injured servicemen, Riley quilts (for Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis, and quilts for the WIC program, (Women, Infants, and Children). When I don't know what to do next, I go through my scraps and make a charity quilt.
#38
I made the Wizard of Oz wall hanging type quilt for a themed charity auction, but ended up buying it back because it was going too low. Gave it to my aunt for Christmas. I think I'd stick with making something that is going to be used for someone to stay warm who wouldn't otherwise. Then it will be appreciated!
#40
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: DC area
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Originally Posted by mrspete
I stay away from the organizations because they regulate me from the spirit that gives me release..Blessings, Ruth
I feel the same way. I have special skills to learn and prefer to learn them from professionals in a class, then work at my own pace and enjoy the process. I just love every quilt I make with my own hands and am not in competition with anyone. Competitions kills my spirit. If some one wants to share ideas in a generous spirit that's my cup of tea.
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