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If you are an Annies customer and have a question about the instructions on a pattern you have purchased, please visit: http://www.anniescatalog.com/pages/customer_care/pattern_services.html Introduction Quilting for charities can be very rewarding. There are many worthy and good causes that can benefit from the efforts of quilters. What is truly wonderful about quilting for charities is that you can pick and choose the causes that are near and dear to your heart. Quick & Easy Charity Quilts has many quilts with lots of possibilities for both charity quilts and everyday quilts. These patterns are versatile. Pick and choose your patterns and customize them for either your selected charity or as a fun lap quilt for around your home.

Whichever you choose to do, youll find great patterns with lots of style as you turn the pages. Honor a veteran or fallen soldier, support a cancer cause or maybe donate to a nursing home. Whatever your chosen charity, youll find a great pattern that will be perfect for your cause. Enjoy! Table of Contents There are many reasons to make a charity quilt. Maybe you have a special cause near and dear to your heart. Maybe its just something you wish to do to pay it forward.

Whatever reason you have for wanting to explore charity quilting, youll find lots of good organizations more than willing to accept your quilts and put them to good use. Its just a matter of finding the right one for your purpose. CancersProbably the most widely available resources for donating quilts are cancer support centers. Cancer seems to touch all our lives. You can probably think of someone you know who has or has had cancer. Most cancer quilts are made and donated to individuals who have cancer and are going through treatment.

The quilt gives comfort and warmth to the patient while undergoing chemotherapy. The symbol used for these quilts and the cancers they represent is a ribbon. Each ribbon has an assigned color to represent the particular cancer. Breast cancer is the most widely recognized with pink as its color. Teal is for ovarian cancer, and lavender is used for all cancers. AlzheimersThe color most often associated with Alzheimers disease is purple.

Quilts with attachments such as zippers, buttons and ties are sometimes used to keep the patient busy. These are called fidget quilts. They are sometimes weighted to give the patient a secure feeling. AutismThe symbol often used for autism is a puzzle piece. Colors range from very plain to colorful. VeteransThe quilts used for our veterans are usually patriotic-themed and made in red, white and blue. VeteransThe quilts used for our veterans are usually patriotic-themed and made in red, white and blue.

These quilts are donated to nursing homes, Quilts of Valor and many more organizations you can easily find through internet searches or through your local quilt guilds. HospitalsHospitals are always in need of quilts for the neonatal units, long-term care and outpatient hospice. You can usually find more information at your local hospitals through their health foundation. Senior HomesSenior homes are always happy to receive lap quilts for their residents. Call local senior care or living center to see if they require a certain size. Quilt GuildsIf you are a quilter and wish to donate quilts to a cause, the best place for information on gifting them is your local quilt guild.

Attend a meeting or join a guild to find many opportunities to participate in charitable quilting. This quick and easy quilt would make the perfect choice for any military charity group or nursing home, or with the right fabric choices, it would make a great childrens quilt. Its very versatile. Design by Karen DuMont of KariePatch Designs Quilted by The Longarm Network Skill Level Beginner Finished Size Quilt Size: 50 x 47 Block Size: 7 x 6 Number of Blocks: 18

Materials yard white solid yard red, white and blue stripe 1 yards red print 1 yards dark blue print Backing to size Batting to size Thread Basic sewing tools and supplies Project Notes Read all instructions before beginning this project. Stitch right sides together using a seam allowance unless otherwise specified. Materials and cutting lists assume 40 of usable fabric width for yardage.

Cutting From white solid: Cut 4 (2 by fabric width) D/E strips. From red, white and blue stripe: Cut 4 (3 by fabric width) strips. Subcut strips into 18 (3 x 7) B rectangles. From red print: Cut 4 (3 by fabric width) strips. Subcut strips into 18 (3 x 7) A rectangles. Cut 6 (2 by fabric width) binding strips.

From dark blue print: Cut 3 (6 by fabric width) strips. Subcut strips into 18 (6) C squares. Cut 5 (4 by fabric width) F/G strips. Completing the Blocks Referring to the block drawing, sew A to B on the long sides to make a Simple Simon block; press. Repeat to make a total of 18 Simple Simon blocks. Completing the Quilt Refer to the Assembly Diagram for construction steps as needed.

Referring to Figure 1, arrange and sew a C square on one short side of a Simple Simon block to make an A-B-C unit; press. Repeat to make 18 A-B-C units. Figure 1 Sew three A-B-C units together to complete a block row; press. Repeat to make a total of six rows. Arrange the block rows and sew together to complete the quilt center; press. Sew D/E strips together on the short ends to make one long strip; press.

Subcut strip into two each 2 x 36 D and 2 x 42 E strips. Sew D strips to opposite sides of the quilt center and E strips to the top and bottom; press. Sew F/G strips together on the short ends to make one long strip; press. Subcut strip into two each 4 x 39 F and 4 x 50 G strips. Sew F strips to opposite sides of the quilt center and G strips to the top and bottom to complete the quilt top; press. Layer, quilt as desired and bind referring to Quilting Basics.

Sample quilt was machine-quilted with an edge-to-edge patriotic stars pattern.

InspirationIm donating this quilt to the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Richmond, Va. I belong to three guilds that make and donate quilts to local childrens hospitals, veterans organizations and churches that give quilts to those in need. Karen DuMont