CHARITY CORNER PROJECTS
A couple of hints that will help as you turn in your quilted items:
inspiring. These few steps will save a lot of time on the back end in getting these out
the door to people that appreciate the quilts.
- Please pick up labels from the charity table to sew on your finished quilts when possible. Most of the 40 quilts turned in last month did not have labels.
- I do wash the quilts if they have not been washed (with color catchers). Some are turned in washed already which is great! However, if you do wash them, do not use detergent or dryer sheets with fragrance. Many people are sensitive to strong scents and sometimes it takes several washes to remove the fragrance.
- Always check your work for loose threads.
inspiring. These few steps will save a lot of time on the back end in getting these out
the door to people that appreciate the quilts.
Items we are always accepting include:
- quilts of any size, for NICU babies (36" square approximately - see below), other baby or children quilts, lap quilts for males and females, including some that are veteran themed. These are especially appreciated in hospice facilities. See below for suggested quilt sizes
- scent hearts for NICU babies (see below)
- cat cage comforters - approximately 12x18" (placemat size) (see below)
- pillowcases - especially children themed ones for Ryan's Cases for Smiles. (see below)
- Love Quilt Project (see below)
- Quilts of Valor (see below)
- Polar Fleece Hat and Scarf Project (see below)
- Healthy Start Program of Chester County "Tummy Time Quilts" (see below)
- Stocking for Soldiers (Click HERE for instructions)
Suggested Quilt Sizes WIDTH (inches) LENGTH (inches)
NICU See Below
BABY/CRIB/KIDS 36-45 45-54
LAP QUILTS
FULL 70-80 84-100
QUEEN 76-84 90-104
KING 90-100 90-104
QUILTS OF VALOR See Below
NICU See Below
BABY/CRIB/KIDS 36-45 45-54
LAP QUILTS
- Small: 30-36 inches wide by 40-48 inches long. Suitable for wheelchair users.
- Medium: 33-50 inches wide by 45-60 inches long. Suitable for average people.
- Large: 40-54 inches wide by 45-72 inches long. Suitable for tall people.
FULL 70-80 84-100
QUEEN 76-84 90-104
KING 90-100 90-104
QUILTS OF VALOR See Below
NICU Charity
The quilts will be used to cover the incubator of a preemie baby to block the bright lights. The preemie baby will then take the quilt home with them when leaving the hospital.
Guidelines:
The quilts will be used to cover the incubator of a preemie baby to block the bright lights. The preemie baby will then take the quilt home with them when leaving the hospital.
Guidelines:
- The quilt should measure 36 x 36" square. The top should be pieced, and the binding can be done any way you choose. Please use fabric on the top suitable for a baby and the back should be a solid piece of fabric.
- All fabric should be cotton, no metallic fabric, no embellishments.
- Use cotton batting.
- Do not use monofilament thread or tie the quilts. No rag quilts for this please.
- Challenges happen throughout the year. During these challenges, quilts can be turned in for a chance to win a gift card. Each quilt you turn in qualifies you for a chance for a $25 gift card. There will be 4 drawings. And you can only win once. The drawing will be held at a designated meeting, you do not need to be there to win.
- We have a special label available for these quilts, available at the guild meetings.
Scent Hearts for NICU Babies
"Scent" hearts are made of two pieces of flannel, sewn together with no batting. The flannel should be pre-washed in unscented detergent before cutting them out. These should be donated by only by those in smoke free, pet free homes. The hearts are given to NICU parents to wear next to their skin, absorbing their scents. They are then placed next to the infant where they can be soothed by their parent's scent and aid in bonding, even when a parent cannot be at the bedside. They are provided in sets of two to allow the hearts to be switched out as needed.
You can find the pattern and template here for a 5" finished heart: Heart Pattern
We will continue to collect these at each meeting. Thanks in advance for anyone interested in making some!
"Scent" hearts are made of two pieces of flannel, sewn together with no batting. The flannel should be pre-washed in unscented detergent before cutting them out. These should be donated by only by those in smoke free, pet free homes. The hearts are given to NICU parents to wear next to their skin, absorbing their scents. They are then placed next to the infant where they can be soothed by their parent's scent and aid in bonding, even when a parent cannot be at the bedside. They are provided in sets of two to allow the hearts to be switched out as needed.
You can find the pattern and template here for a 5" finished heart: Heart Pattern
We will continue to collect these at each meeting. Thanks in advance for anyone interested in making some!
Cat Cage Comforters
Kits will be at each meeting, and you can also use your own scraps. Directions to make these can be found by clicking HERE.
Kits will be at each meeting, and you can also use your own scraps. Directions to make these can be found by clicking HERE.
Ryans's Case for Smiles
Ryan's Case for Smiles (formerly ConKerr Cancer) was inspired by Ryan Kerr, who at the age of 12 began a 6 year battle with cancer....Each year 44,000 children across North America are treated for cancer while thousands more experience life-changing illnesses and injuries. A hospital stay is a frightening experience for adults, and even more so for young children. Beyond the obvious medical fears and difficulties, a sterile hospital room lacks the comfort and warmth of home.
BVQ makes pillowcases which are donated to Ryan's Case for Smiles who distributes them to hospitals for their young patients with serious or terminal illnesses. See pillowcase instructions and make one or more pillowcases in bright, cheerful fabrics, or pick up a kit at any BVQ Guild meeting. Please wash and dry each pillowcase, place it in a clean Ziploc bag and bring it to any BVQ meeting.
Ryan's Case for Smiles (formerly ConKerr Cancer) was inspired by Ryan Kerr, who at the age of 12 began a 6 year battle with cancer....Each year 44,000 children across North America are treated for cancer while thousands more experience life-changing illnesses and injuries. A hospital stay is a frightening experience for adults, and even more so for young children. Beyond the obvious medical fears and difficulties, a sterile hospital room lacks the comfort and warmth of home.
BVQ makes pillowcases which are donated to Ryan's Case for Smiles who distributes them to hospitals for their young patients with serious or terminal illnesses. See pillowcase instructions and make one or more pillowcases in bright, cheerful fabrics, or pick up a kit at any BVQ Guild meeting. Please wash and dry each pillowcase, place it in a clean Ziploc bag and bring it to any BVQ meeting.
Love Quilt Project
Reach out to Elaine O'Connell before the meeting if you would like to work on sewing the blocks for the Love Quilt Project. We do still have several kits.
We have volunteered for several years with a non-profit organization headquartered in Arlington, Va called
The Love Quilt Project. This project coordinates school children here in the US, quilters such as us, and other partners to provide Love Quilts to orphaned and vulnerable children in South Africa. These quilts are often the only thing these children can call their own and the gifts show them they are loved and can truly change their lives. The Love Quilt Project supplies all the completed art squares (from children here in the US), one logo square, and the log cabin pattern. We select our own fabric to best carry these messages to the children. The quilts will be presented to boys and girls of all ages – infants to teens.
The pattern is here. It is essentially log cabin blocks, with the children's art in the center; the blocks are laid out 3 across and 4 blocks down. The bottom right corner block has the Love Quilt Project logo. Once sewn together, the final quilt will be professionally finished by a partner - Springs Creative who will be using specially chosen Love Quilt fabrics to complete the back of the quilt, the fire-retardant batting is supplied by a partner from the Milliken Group. Springs Creative will top stitch the completed Love Quilt top.
View a Love Quilt Project 2023 trip made to deliver quilts: Click here
Reach out to Elaine O'Connell before the meeting if you would like to work on sewing the blocks for the Love Quilt Project. We do still have several kits.
We have volunteered for several years with a non-profit organization headquartered in Arlington, Va called
The Love Quilt Project. This project coordinates school children here in the US, quilters such as us, and other partners to provide Love Quilts to orphaned and vulnerable children in South Africa. These quilts are often the only thing these children can call their own and the gifts show them they are loved and can truly change their lives. The Love Quilt Project supplies all the completed art squares (from children here in the US), one logo square, and the log cabin pattern. We select our own fabric to best carry these messages to the children. The quilts will be presented to boys and girls of all ages – infants to teens.
The pattern is here. It is essentially log cabin blocks, with the children's art in the center; the blocks are laid out 3 across and 4 blocks down. The bottom right corner block has the Love Quilt Project logo. Once sewn together, the final quilt will be professionally finished by a partner - Springs Creative who will be using specially chosen Love Quilt fabrics to complete the back of the quilt, the fire-retardant batting is supplied by a partner from the Milliken Group. Springs Creative will top stitch the completed Love Quilt top.
View a Love Quilt Project 2023 trip made to deliver quilts: Click here
Quilts of Valor
A Quilt of Valor (QOV) is an award to Service Members and Veterans who have been touched by war. It says, “thank you for your service and sacrifice in serving our nation.” Quilts of Valor reflect the best possible workmanship and use of quality materials.
Quilts of Valor must be a specific size (click here for standards), must have a label with required information (click here), it must be awarded (it is not a gift) and it must be recorded (click here to nominate someone).
Click HERE to see past recipients of Quilts of Valor awarded by Brandywine Valley Quilters.
A Quilt of Valor (QOV) is an award to Service Members and Veterans who have been touched by war. It says, “thank you for your service and sacrifice in serving our nation.” Quilts of Valor reflect the best possible workmanship and use of quality materials.
Quilts of Valor must be a specific size (click here for standards), must have a label with required information (click here), it must be awarded (it is not a gift) and it must be recorded (click here to nominate someone).
Click HERE to see past recipients of Quilts of Valor awarded by Brandywine Valley Quilters.
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If someone you know is eligible and a Quilt of Valor is available please contact Heather Smalley. They will receive a call from the Commander Larry Smalley of American Legion Post 65 Albert Clinton Wunderlich. If you have any question or concerns please feel free to contact Heather at 610.399.4926.
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Quilt of Valor recipients must have:
Information needed for donation to an edigible veteran:
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Polar Fleece Hats and Scarfs
Safe Harbor is a non-profit charitable organization whose mission is to provide shelter, food and access to support services in a structured environment for homeless single men and homeless single women in Chester County. Click HERE for pattern/instructions for Polar Fleece Hats and Scarfs.
Safe Harbor is a non-profit charitable organization whose mission is to provide shelter, food and access to support services in a structured environment for homeless single men and homeless single women in Chester County. Click HERE for pattern/instructions for Polar Fleece Hats and Scarfs.
Tummy Time Quilts
for Healthy Start of Chester County
Kits are available at BVQ meetings. or grab some juvenile fabric from your stash or the quilt shop and make it 36" by 36".
for Healthy Start of Chester County
Kits are available at BVQ meetings. or grab some juvenile fabric from your stash or the quilt shop and make it 36" by 36".