tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4655771233639274287.post1440042879461090884..comments2024-03-13T22:43:46.641-07:00Comments on Barrister's Block: Donation opportunities and GIVEAWAYRandy D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06174816898354217740noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4655771233639274287.post-1354687870508955232017-02-06T09:07:13.495-08:002017-02-06T09:07:13.495-08:00One of my sewing goals for the year is to learn he...One of my sewing goals for the year is to learn hexies. I would love to win this book. Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11958110781310278191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4655771233639274287.post-68187605992298265702017-02-02T12:47:19.602-08:002017-02-02T12:47:19.602-08:00I belong to two quilting groups and quilt with fam...I belong to two quilting groups and quilt with family members. We donate all the time to local hospitals for their hospice rooms and for the neonatal nursery for when the babies go home, and to Project Linus, or any time we hear of families who've lost a home to disaster, etc. It kind of gives us permission to make more quilts! I've been coveting that book about hexies... :-)Sewing Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00907568309756938880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4655771233639274287.post-43624319006741757342017-02-02T07:13:51.561-08:002017-02-02T07:13:51.561-08:00I have not done this yet but, when I am tired of l...I have not done this yet but, when I am tired of looking at a quilt I am going to donate it to an organization which holds a raffle or other fund raising benefit for them to make money from it and (I feel) the item will go to someone who actually wants it. If they bid on it, they must like and want it, right? My donation day will be coming soon. I've seen pictures of Mickey's hexies and they are gorgeous. Would like a chance to try one of her designs.Lori Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11426850954585256050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4655771233639274287.post-70734255392689038172017-02-01T18:57:41.687-08:002017-02-01T18:57:41.687-08:00I make tons of quilts every year for the wounded w...I make tons of quilts every year for the wounded warriors, veterans and soldier's babies at Ft. Leonard Wood. And.....I love Mickey Dupre's hexie technique and would enjoy that book, too!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01516590166897750807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4655771233639274287.post-41435217118662147422017-02-01T18:18:01.570-08:002017-02-01T18:18:01.570-08:00My guild makes lap quilts for hospice, Ronald McDo...My guild makes lap quilts for hospice, Ronald McDonald House and a woman's shelter.slrquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15265701597647332005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4655771233639274287.post-68597669473550476952017-02-01T18:10:24.979-08:002017-02-01T18:10:24.979-08:00Mary House of Hospitality
http://themaryhouse.org/...Mary House of Hospitality<br />http://themaryhouse.org/<br /><br />"Mary House of Hospitality offers weekend hospitality to low-income women and families visiting inmates in the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) at Oxford, WI.<br />As a Federal prison, FCI Oxford houses inmates from throughout the United States, and many families must travel long distances in order to visit. It’s rural location and lack of public transportation make visiting especially difficult for many families."Lynn Dykstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16689293134690945439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4655771233639274287.post-8768105907583395732017-02-01T16:50:16.404-08:002017-02-01T16:50:16.404-08:00The Rescue Mission - Womens and Children Shelter ...The Rescue Mission - Womens and Children Shelter is my favorite place to donate. Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03387582387162006043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4655771233639274287.post-31287226233385115822017-02-01T10:49:58.392-08:002017-02-01T10:49:58.392-08:00I've sent a few to Ronald McDonald House. If ...I've sent a few to Ronald McDonald House. If ever there were kids that needed some comfort, it's those that utilize the Ronald McDonald House. <br />Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13587212321326457449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4655771233639274287.post-44005332909677938132017-02-01T09:43:40.864-08:002017-02-01T09:43:40.864-08:00I have worked for years with Allstar Quilters for ...I have worked for years with Allstar Quilters for Kids, an outreach group with PVQA. We support agencies in the community that service children in need in our community, and the need is great. Currently, we are working toward two camps this spring, one for the families of children with cancer, through Jacob's Heart and the other a camp for abused or neglected children, through Royal City Church. We will gladly get any quilts you wish to donate into the hands of needy childrenBrendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03355833170728028709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4655771233639274287.post-15230454396869154862017-02-01T09:07:37.022-08:002017-02-01T09:07:37.022-08:00Kudos to you! I donate a lot of quilts each year, ...Kudos to you! I donate a lot of quilts each year, but most are to local groups so I won't chime in with any actual names. My local guild gives to the Firehouse we meet at, Children's wards of hospitals, homeless shelters, oncology units and veteran's organizations. The two national groups we have used are "Wrap a Smile" and "Project Linus". All others are local. Have fun with your placements!Wendy Caton Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18122151466664580872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4655771233639274287.post-23513656131477993172017-02-01T07:57:54.014-08:002017-02-01T07:57:54.014-08:00There is a lot of ideas in these comments! That is...There is a lot of ideas in these comments! That is wonderful!Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12460244411628464458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4655771233639274287.post-90376545529362990012017-02-01T06:11:11.096-08:002017-02-01T06:11:11.096-08:00Most of my donations have been through a quilt gui...Most of my donations have been through a quilt guild. In Texas, we donated to Children's hospital in Dallas, where one of our members used to work. Now, the guild I belong to in OR is beginning to donate to a hospice operating in this area. Also, there is a memory care center in town that asked for quilts to hang on their walls, so I usually hang a few there and then change them out after a few months, but I'm planning on just leaving some there as well. The quilt piles are growing and the walls can only contain so many - of course I rotate them. I'm making some queen size quilts that will go to grandchildren when they get married. So far only one is married and another one is in college. The other 3 are 6, 8 and 8, but I want to have quilts made in case I kick the bucket before they get married. I have one in that is all pieced and ready to put together. However, I would be interested in other donation options as well. I made a QOV last year and may do more of those eventually - depending on how long my stash lasts (it will last pretty long since I keep acquiring more fabric).Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11912222251238739813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4655771233639274287.post-7549993747402238652017-02-01T05:29:45.018-08:002017-02-01T05:29:45.018-08:00I've donated lots of quilts, mostly to Home of...I've donated lots of quilts, mostly to Home of the Brave (now pretty much defunct I think and hope) and Quilts of Valor. But have also donated to the Fisher House at the VA hospital and baby quilts to the local county hospital. I volunteer at the Ronald McDonald house but have found that their 'quilt closet' is FULL as is the one at the VA hospital. That's been my finding--there are SO MANY wanting to donate that they are absolutely flooded with quilts! I guess there are many places quilters donate to that have a 'quilt stash' much like many of our fabric stashes.Sherrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13525739431209937725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4655771233639274287.post-3643254314544661852017-02-01T04:10:22.951-08:002017-02-01T04:10:22.951-08:00We have a local women's home that provides liv...We have a local women's home that provides living space for teen mothers and their children that is grateful for quilts to welcome their new residents. I had to laugh when you said you hadn't even opened the book....a sure sign it needs to be re-homed, lol! Cherie in St Louishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01292832934556141810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4655771233639274287.post-68269346990272227162017-01-31T19:40:02.310-08:002017-01-31T19:40:02.310-08:00I give quilts, sometimes, to others than my boys. ...I give quilts, sometimes, to others than my boys. I like to bring them to the second hand store, (the quilts, not the boys!) here in my hometown. The money raised go to the food bank so it's a win/win situation. I love the story behind the Victoria Quilts who gives to cancer patients. I also love the Project Linus for the children's hospital. My son needed emergency surgery about 5 years ago and he received a beautiful crochet blanket from Project Linus. I haven't donate to either of these worthy cause but I know I will because I am lucky enough to have healthy children and well ... don't want to think about the other one. <br />Would love a chance to win Michael Dupre's book. Awesome! Thank you so much. <br />;^)Chantalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14772079099766225814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4655771233639274287.post-84740218079281259982017-01-31T18:55:14.702-08:002017-01-31T18:55:14.702-08:00A guild I used to belong to made quilts for police...A guild I used to belong to made quilts for police to carry in the trunks of their patrol cars. Whenever they had to remove a child from a dangerous situation, that child would get a quilt to snuggle in. <br />There's also VA facilities, group homes, Honor Flights. <br />How's that for a few ideas?Eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11791592886458322904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4655771233639274287.post-23215678037963233932017-01-31T18:40:24.679-08:002017-01-31T18:40:24.679-08:00Our little quilting group in our small town used t...Our little quilting group in our small town used to make 'Warm Hugs' quilts and give them out to someone locally in need....losing a spouse, house fire, chemo, etc. We kept them local....there is so much need right in your own town! Our little group stopped meeting a few years back, but I try and get a few made every summer for the cause, and leave them at the town office....those town clerk girls know everyone and everything that is happening; so they're ready for the next person needing a Warm Hug! :o)<br />reganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14822110311373036914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4655771233639274287.post-13987423387009237552017-01-31T18:30:58.947-08:002017-01-31T18:30:58.947-08:00My quilt guild donates quilts to our local nursing...My quilt guild donates quilts to our local nursing home, newborns in the hospital, foster care children. Check out this blog that is asking for donations to several different charities. http://confessionsofafabricaddict.blogspot.com/ Her Hands2Help program starts soon. She also has giveaways I think. At least your daughter was preserving your quilts, I made my sister a quilt and she gave it to her dog.Missy Shayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05209549470700130606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4655771233639274287.post-75502707787653562142017-01-31T17:38:12.494-08:002017-01-31T17:38:12.494-08:00I would love another way to use hexies. This book ...I would love another way to use hexies. This book sounds right up my alley. I make hexies all the time. Our quilt guild gives "we care quilts" to many local worthy causes such as hospice, seniors homes and community care for children. Wherever your quilts go it is so good to know that they will be useful and very much appreciated. I feel very strongly that quilts are meant to be worn out with love. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06941191164483381367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4655771233639274287.post-91865032774784879682017-01-31T17:17:06.095-08:002017-01-31T17:17:06.095-08:00Our guild makes quilts so that every child that go...Our guild makes quilts so that every child that goes into foster care, Has a quilt to go with them. Every meeting there is a pile waiting to go to the Children Service office.<br />Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10360440994102803940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4655771233639274287.post-15732140232300135162017-01-31T16:10:08.016-08:002017-01-31T16:10:08.016-08:00Recently my quilts have been going to cancer patie...Recently my quilts have been going to cancer patients under going chemo. Usually they know one or more of our night guild members. I got asked today at work if I would donate a quilt to Rachel who has under gone a double mastectomy, had to retire early. There is a happy retirement party to be scheduled. Of course I said YES! Does my heart Good!!!Frog Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482440499482884253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4655771233639274287.post-21569285120191183382017-01-31T15:21:58.675-08:002017-01-31T15:21:58.675-08:00The local women's shelter is a wonderful place...The local women's shelter is a wonderful place to donate quilts. Most times the women and children had to leave their home on a moments notice so have almost nothing. A quilt and pillow cases are appreciated.<br /><br />Thanks for the chance at the book. I haven't done EPP but it looks like fun nd addictive. Rina Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12737155808095118325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4655771233639274287.post-62367022981210199492017-01-31T14:43:56.717-08:002017-01-31T14:43:56.717-08:00I haven't yet reached the point where there ar...I haven't yet reached the point where there are unused quilts just hanging around the house and my list of family who would like a new quilt is still long. Also I coordinate a small quilt ministry group with several friends at our church and we make chemo quilts, disaster relief quilts for fire victims, and are embarking on a new mission making quilts for a local pregnancy center.Quilting Babciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16225825007525655805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4655771233639274287.post-10078139451945418692017-01-31T13:56:43.161-08:002017-01-31T13:56:43.161-08:00I too have found the quilts I gave my kiddos rolle...I too have found the quilts I gave my kiddos rolled tightly and stuck in the upper part of their linen closet!! So...what to do with all the quilts? I am with you...give them away!julieQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00509047751868460895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4655771233639274287.post-19704789695695995302017-01-31T13:53:07.608-08:002017-01-31T13:53:07.608-08:00I haven't had a chance to make anything to don...I haven't had a chance to make anything to donate here yet but the <a href="https://www.mdanderson.org/donors-volunteers/other-ways-to-help/donate-goods-or-services/ovarian-quilt-project.html" rel="nofollow">M.D. Anderson Ovarian Cancer Quilt Project</a> seems a worthy cause.<br /><br />Barbara at <a href="http://www.stashoverflow.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">Stash Overflow</a>Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11687940102998242654noreply@blogger.com