I've been a part of the NURTURE circle of do. Good Stitches since 2013. We used to donate quilts to My Very Own Blanket and then, after a group vote a couple years ago, switched to supporting Covered in Love. I have really loved being a part of this circle and I'd encourage anyone who is interested to apply to join a circle.
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do. Good Stitches is a great organization that supports tons of charities. You can sign up to be a stitcher or a quilter. A quilter takes their turn twice a year to choose the block the group makes and finish off the quilt, the rest of the time they just make 2 blocks per month and send them to whoever is the quilter. Stitchers always just make their two blocks a month and never have to take a turn as quilter, so it's a little bit easier of a commitment. If you've ever considered joining a circle, do! It's a ton of fun!
Some Quilt Charities:
Books and a Blanket - quilts for needy children in central Texas, promoting literacy
Covered in Love - quilts for mourning families
Kennel Quilts - small quilts for animals in need
Margaret's Hope Chest - several programs for children and adults
My Very Own Blanket - quilts for children in foster care
Ovarian Cancer Quilt Project - quilts auctioned to raise money for cancer research
Project Linus - quilts for children in the hospital
Quilts Beyond Borders - quilts for poor children around the world
Quilts for Kids - quilts for abused and ill children
Quilts of Valor - quilts for veterans
Threading Hope - children and families in poverty and war torn countries
Victoria's Quilts - quilts for cancer patients
Wrap-a-Smile - quilts for children treated for cleft palate on medical missions
Wrap Them in Love - quilts for children
If you know of any that need added to the list let me know!
Kat, the circle idea sounds wonderful. I would love to belong to one. What is the pattern of that gorgeous pinwheel star quilt? Any tutorial you know of? I love how the colors all work together.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilts from your circle! I'm glad I could contribute a couple of blocks for you this month :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I found this! I'm so looking forward to what others are sewing for charity!
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