Love Quilts
Guild Project run by Chair Maria O'Haver
Love Quilts are made throughout the year. In June, they are donated to local groups such as Grassroots Crisis Intervention and Christian Services of Howard County. The quilts are produced almost exclusively from donated fabrics and materials. During the summer months, squares are cut from fabric and designs are created. After the quilt pattern has been laid out on a table, the rows are carefully labeled and the "kits" are distributed to be sewn. The quilt tops are then sandwiched and tied, and a custom label is added.
Caring Hands
Contacts: Peg McClelland ppmc9877@aol.com or Beth Bohac bethbohac@comcast.net
The 4th Wednesday of every month, 10 am to 3 pm in the same location as our guild meeting. Caring Hands gives us a chance to share our sewing talents with those in need. We make anxiety quilts for psychiatric patients, tote bags (free Lazy Girl pattern) and mastectomy pillows for breast cancer patients, IV dolls, walker bags and other items as needed for area charities. Please bring your sewing machine. Basic sewing supplies and materials are provided. If you'd like to donate materials, click here for list of items needed.
Project Linus
Project Linus is a national organization that "provides security through blankets". Please click here to visit their website for more information. Quilts or blankets—knitted, crocheted, or tied—are all welcome. They can range in size from 14" square for preemies to extra-large for teenagers and young adults. Your name and address should be pinned to the quilt so that the project coordinator can track its source. Linus Quilts are given to juvenile patients at Johns Hopkins, Kennedy Kreiger, Prince George's Hospital, Sarah's House, as well as to other groups and individuals in need.
Wounded Soldier Quilts
FCQ is assisting the Quilters Guild of Southern Maryland in making quilts for wounded soldiers returning from active duty. The minimum size for these quilts is 36"x36" and red, white, and blue is the favorite color theme. The quilt label usually reads: "To An American Hero..." Any donations of patriotic-themed fabrics are gratefully accepted.
Bonnie Dank reminds us that there is a real need for quilts for injured soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. As the war continues we tend to forget the men and women serving our country and they're running out of quilts. Any size, any color—even pillows would be nice to support a wounded arm or leg. Bonnie will collect them and take them with her on her frequent visits to the hospital. Let's show our support for our troops by comforting them at a time when they really need our help.
