Comments on: You show me your heart and I’ll show you mine…

By: WebMS

WebMS — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 17:12:00 +0000

What a wonderful idea! I would like to make quilts for the local battered women’s shelter, in a rainbow of pastels (if no pastels are available then shades of red for hearts.) 4-5 yards should work. I think a soft handmade quilt to show love to women and children who are going through such a difficult time would warm their hearts during a time of need.
Thank you for your generosity!!! It’s truly love in action. :-)

By: Joy

Joy — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 23:42:57 +0000

We are doing a craft fair April 21st to raise $$ for our youth groups Mexico trip this summer and the Cuirim House ministry there. We are making fabric totes to sell at the fair. Any fun fabric you have to spare we’ll take and whip it up into some fun bags. We’ll be posting what we’ll have for sale soon on http://www.cuirimcraftfair.com

Thanks so much for doing this. Here’s some bags we have knit already.http://craftydaisies.com/2007/02/15/knitted-bags-for-the-cuirim-craft-fair/

By: shirley f adams

shirley f adams — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 14:28:03 +0000

I do snuggles they are for homeless and misplaced animals. i have been doing them for a long time now. They are called hugs for homeless animals. Animals need our help and love too.
I use Flannel, terry cloth, or light fleece usually in a solid color, but i can us any colors. They are double and line them in a low batting. The size’s run 20×20, 24×24, 36×36″. I try and do a dozen at a time but have done more.
So if you can help in any way! The animals would appreciate it I am sure.
Thank you for your Generosity!!

By: Thatcher

Thatcher — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 10:29:14 +0000

Hey i am looking for custom made quilts for a possible gift for my moms birthday does anyone have any suggestions. I really don’t have any clue about quilts so thought i would as cause she loves them. thanks

By: Cindy H

Cindy H — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 03:20:04 +0000

This is a very generous and sweet offer. My brother has a daughter adopted from China and is in the process of adopting another with special needs. They have three biological children 12, 15, 17 that have become involved with helping orphanages in China in various ways. This summer the oldest will travel to China to help work in the orphanage. I would love to send some items for the children. I have some family members that can help me sew. I would like to make small blankets and pencil rolls and maybe a few very simple softies (like Wee Wonderful’s bunny). I don’t have any color or fabric preferences —whatever you think would be suitable for these projects. Thank you again for your generosity. This is such a wonderful way to help people pay it forward!

By: Julie

Julie — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:24:17 +0000

Hmm, for some reason that link didn’t post correctly. You can visit

http://www.alittlepregnant.com/

…and click on “Quilts for Other People’s Kids” waaaay at the bottom of the left sidebar if you’re curious. Thanks.

By: Julie

Julie — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:22:06 +0000

What an amazing offer! Thank you so much for your generosity.

I make quilts for premature babies. When a baby is born early, one of the most positive emotional experiences a scared-but-overjoyed parent can have is cradling that baby skin to skin. This practice, called kangaroo care, also helps the baby stabilize his or her heart rate and body temperature, and has been shown to reduce a preemie’s stress levels appreciably. Everybody wins.

The quilts I make are small, simple pieced tops backed with soft polyester velour. (The soft side goes next to the baby’s delicate skin to keep her warm while her parent cradles her chest to chest.) You can see a picture of one of my quilts in action here:

http://www.alittlepregnant.com/photos/quilts_for_other_peoples_/azurequilt.html

Any donation would be gratefully welcomed, with soft or bright colors being especially prized. (Parents with babies in the NICU need a lift.) Yours is such a kind offer, and I thank you for considering everyone’s projects here.

By: rebecca

rebecca — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 23:52:56 +0000

I am making tote-bags and matching pencil holders (the rolled fabric kind) for my Sunday School class – 6 children, to carry their supplies to class. Any colors would be awesome and appreciated!

Thanks!!!!!!!!!

By: kametals

kametals — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 22:04:28 +0000

Hello,

This is such a great idea. I would like to add some of my own extra fabric to a good cause. Is there a way to donate fabric to the collection for distribution or should I contact one of the many good causes listed here?

Thank you for starting this very important giving.

By: Sue Tierney

Sue Tierney — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 17:39:19 +0000

Free fabric! A true gift from the heart! The Piecemakers, a quilting group from Rhode Island, would happily accept any fabric donation. Like most quilting groups, we are always involved in a charity project. Our main ongoing project is called “Ginny Quilts”. We make lap-sized quilts to donate to cancer patients & survivors. Quilts are given to church members, to family & friends or wherever there is a need. Each recipient receives a letter explaining the project and the meaning of the colors used. Quilts are made in various shades of pinks & reds – representing cancer awareness, love and courage of the heart. Thank you for your kindness.