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    Old 03-19-2011, 05:56 AM
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    We make quilts for a group called SANE. They are comfort quilts for victims of sexual abuse.
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    Old 03-19-2011, 06:08 AM
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    My favorite is American Hero quilts. The quilts are all made with red, white or cream & blue fabrics. I tend to add a bit of gold. They go to injured soldiers when they arrive at a VA hospital. Just google American Hero quilts and the website will have the specifications.
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    Old 03-19-2011, 06:08 AM
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    I have made and donated many quilts to Margaret's Hope Chest.

    You can find their blog here: http://margaretshopechest.blogspot.com/

    Here is the website: http://www.margaretshopechest.com/index.html

    They accept all types, sizes and abilities of quilts.
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    Old 03-19-2011, 06:47 AM
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    I don't have a Linus chapter locally, and I like to know where my donations are going (as much as possible), so i take them to the local CASA for Kids office (Court Appointed Special Advocates) and they give them to the kids that are coming into foster care.

    I just called them up and told them what I wanted to do, and they let me know what they could use (quilts for basically all ages of kids). They didn't have a lot of guidelines, I just make what I want and bring it. The lady that took my first batch of quilts was very excited to give them to "her kids".
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    Old 03-19-2011, 03:02 PM
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    I do Linus regularly but also do for charities who are raising money for special causes and I try to stay local. I've taken Linus quilts to the hospital and the nurses just get so excited to see more coming. It's great to know they're appreciated. Guardian ad Lidum is good, too, and it would be local.
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    Old 03-19-2011, 04:46 PM
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    I've taken the last two batches to the Sleep Center for children ages 5 to 9 that are going thru sleep problems.They are so excited when I come in with them and I got such a nice thank you card from them with all their signatures.
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    Old 03-19-2011, 04:51 PM
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    Spiffy! what a fabulous watercolor piano, can you please post a larger photo of it?? I've done several watercolors but am going to try the fuse and stitch method with the pellon grid as soon as I gather enough 2 inch squares...You did a marvelous job :-)
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    Old 03-19-2011, 04:57 PM
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    sorry I got sidetracked by your gorgeous avatar, but
    I've been making baby quilts for Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (FSMA). My 6 month old grand niece died from this last summer and whenever a baby is diagnosed, FSMA sends the family a beautiful care package of homemade items. Violet's quilt was on her hospital bed. A bright reminder of the good in the world and the caring actions of strangers...
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    Old 03-20-2011, 03:35 AM
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    Quilts for Kids (www.quiltsforkids.org) donates thousands of quilts all across the country to seriously ill children or children of abuse. In 2010 in partnership with Downy we donated over 20,000 hand-made patchwork quilts. There may be a chapter near you. If not, you can always visit the website and request a quilt kit. Your own stash quilts are enthusiastically welcomed!
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    Old 03-20-2011, 03:44 AM
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    Women's Shelters in my area
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