Diana Preiss – 314-495-5269 dianajpreiss@aol.com
As an on-going commitment to giving to our community, our guild provides quilts for many local organizations through a program called “Cover Our Kids.” As a guild, we generally donate more than 500 quilts per year through this program. The COK quilts so far this year have gone to Crisis Nursery (5 locations), Family Forward, Good Shepherd Children and Family Services, Kids of Victory, Mary’s House of Hope, Mercy Children’s Hospital, Our Lady’s Inn, Queen of Peace Center, Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital, St. Martha’s Catholic Charities, and Shriner’s Childrens Hospital. Please note, quilts appropriate for adults will be donated to area nursing homes.
Upcoming Cover our Kids Sew Days:
All will be held at the Salem Methodist Church from 9:30-2:30.
–Monday, October 7 – 9:30-2:30 – “Fall Frolic! Tumbling Leaves & Sweaters, Pumpkins & Apple Picking!!”
WHAT TO BRING:
Sewing machine and all the basic sewing supplies you require
Thread in basic or neutral colors
Rotary cutter and rulers
Extension cord
Sack lunch & drink – there is a refrigerator available
PROVIDED:
Irons and ironing boards
Cutting mats
Design walls
New members as well as veterans are encouraged to join in a day of sewing for our charity program. It is a great way to become acquainted with other members and share ideas, tips and techniques. You are welcome to bring your own project for COK or choose from the many kits COK offers. You can come a little late or leave a little early, whatever works for you. You can even participate for a few hours to just iron or cut, or pick up a kit to take home with you. RSVP’s appreciated, but are not mandatory.
Quilt Laundering Guidelines For All Donated Quilts:
All quilts made for donation need to be free of pet dander, smoke, and fragrances.
- Wash completed quilts in cool water on gentle cycle using a small amount of mild soap or detergent.
- Tumble dry using low heat.
- Do not use any fabric softeners, liquid or sheets.
- After completing laundering, please attach the large label marked “WASHED” if provided or a note pinned to the quilt.
IF YOU ARE DONATING A QUILT TOP–PLEASE READ
If donating a quilt top, including the backing, please make the backing at least a total of both 10” wider and 10” longer (minimum of 5″ on all sides) to accommodate a variety of quilters and quilting methods. Likewise, if donating the batting as well, make it at least 10″” wider and 10″longer.
Thank you,
Cover Our Kids Committee
BEREAVEMENT/SWADDLING QUILTS GUIDELINES
Many of you have requested more information regarding Guidelines for our Bereavement Quilts. It is Wonderful to see how many have stepped forward for this need!
Mercy Children’s Hospital has requested:
*Soft, Soothing, Calming Colors
*Soft Fabrics
*Minimum Size: 24” by 36”
*Maximum Size: 48” by 48”
*These will be donated to parents/families, to hold, swaddle, and cuddle their young infant/toddler one more time.
*You may bring these completed quilts to any monthly Bits Guild Meeting, and we will make sure the hospital receives them.
Thank You So Much for Your Dedication in this endeavor!!
Quilt Guidelines
Cover Our Kids & More
- Minimum Size: 36” by 36” (Bereavement Quilts can be 24”x36”)
- Maximum Size: 84” by 84”
- Seams along Outer Perimeter: Back Space or Sew a “Victory Lap” around perimeter of Pieced Top (avoid seams separating when quilted)
- Washed in Fragrance-Free Detergent, No Pet Hairs or Smoke Odor
- Label on Reverse
- Optional: Include Backing and/or Batting (Much Appreciated!)
Thank You So Much for Your Dedication to provide for So Many in Need!!
