Our Commitment to Community -- Donation Quilts
The Orchard Valley Quilters Guild contributes to the community by donating hundreds of quilts annually to organizations and individuals in need of warmth and cheer. Donations are regularly made to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Kelowna General Hospital where each premature baby receives a quilt when he or she graduates from incubator to bassinet. We are currently replacing worn quilts at the Central Okanagan Hospice. Each child in the Kids Count receives a quilt upon admission to their program, and over the past two years we have donated dozens of sunhats. Tiny Bundles at the Food Bank and the Salvation Army also receive quilts. Kitty quilts are welcomed by the SPCA. In addition, our members have enthusiastically made hundreds of Christmas stockings over the past years. Through our High School Outreach Program, we have been able to greatly increase the number of donations we make each year.
The Donation Committee works hard to assemble quilts from generous donations of fabric. We purchase batting for most quilts. Our members are brimming with talent and generosity, and willingly offer their time and enthusiasm to our many donation projects and sewing days.
Here is a gallery of some of the recipients of our donation quilts. (Click on image to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.) See our Show and Tell page for more pictures of donation quilts.
The Donation Committee works hard to assemble quilts from generous donations of fabric. We purchase batting for most quilts. Our members are brimming with talent and generosity, and willingly offer their time and enthusiasm to our many donation projects and sewing days.
Here is a gallery of some of the recipients of our donation quilts. (Click on image to enlarge; use side arrows to navigate.) See our Show and Tell page for more pictures of donation quilts.
Guidelines for Donation Quilts
Members are encouraged to provide at least one item for donation each year. Members wanting to make a quilt for donation are advised to check with a member of the Donations Committee to see where the need is greatest and if any special projects are under way. Click on the icon to the right for more information and recommended sizes. Many thanks to Blair Sportswear for printing our labels. |
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Ideas for Donation Quilts
Here are a couple of easy patterns to get you started...
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And some pictures...
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Sun Hats for Kids Count
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Once again we are busy making sun hats for kids of all ages, and many hands are needed at our work days. Please check with the Donations Committee for more information and see the Members Only page for instructions.
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Christmas Stockings
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Every winter we make Christmas stockings for community organizations. This year we will making stockings for the Salvation Army and the Food Bank. There will be demos and work parties at both day and evening meetings. Watch for them! Click on the icon to the left for a printable pattern. Print on 8 1/2" x 11" paper. The pattern is in 3 pieces which should be joined as indicated. Note that you need to add seam allowances.
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