The Guild donates small comfort quilts to a number of organizations throughout the year. These quilts are made by the individual members with encouragement by the Community Quilt coordinators. Donated fabric and low cost "charit" batting are available for members use. Throughout the year quilt packets are made available at the monthly meetings, and once a year there is a Sew Night at a Guild meeting for hands on work on the quilts.
Here is a list of the organizations we support and the quilt requirements of each:
The staff at SART (of SLO County) examines and interviews children (and some adults) who are suspected of being physically or sexually abused or severely neglected. During the process they are given a quilt as a “cover-up” and a comfort. They chose their own quilt, and they get to keep it. It’s the first step in the recovery process.
The quilts range in size from 36”x42” (a standard panel size) for the youngest, to approx 40/42" x50/52" for the older ones. They should be cheery and appeal to boys, girls, and teens. Many of the clients are teenage girls.
We donate these quilts locally to the Central Coast Integrated Cancer Care facility. They are lap-sized or a bit larger (approx. 40” x 50” to 46” x 56”). They go to men as well as women, and the more adult colors or themes are welcome.
This is a program through EOC Health Services of SLO County. They provide assistance to teen mothers and focus on keeping them in school to finish their high school diploma and/or obtain education to prepare them for a job. Baby quilts are the request here. One or both sides can be flannel, but that is not a necessity. The 36" x 42" (a yard of fabric) is a good size. The teen mothers have very little, and really appreciate the handmade quilts.
These quilts go to veterans and wounded soldiers through a nation wide program. There are a number of specific requirements such as the quilts should be patriotic in theme and measure 55" to 65" wide by 72" to 90" long. For a full list of requirements, go to the Quilts of Valor Requirements page at the Quilts of Valor website. Judy Fry will take care of the quilting if you wish her to do so.
When we have extra quilts, or receive quilts just not fitting any of the above categories, we take them to our two local convalescent homes. Lap size is still a requirement – 36" x 42" to 40" x 50" being good.
The Community Quilt Coordinators do accept donations of fabric to use in the quilts. However, due to the large quantity we already have accumulated, we have needed to become more selective in what we can accept. Colorful, cheery fabric is always welcome. Please call and talk to us about your donation before dropping it off.
Women’s Shelter
Independent Living Program through Transitions
Work Training Programs
Painted Turtle Camp
Camp Reach for the Stars
CASA
San Luis Coastal Adult School’s Parent Participation Program
Mount Carmel Luthern Church’s December Homeless Program