Quilts For Veterans

 

From Susan McC.

After a discussion during the January guild meeting, members agreed to join UPMC Hospice along with the VA to honor hospice patients who served in the military with a patriotic quilt.  In the few short weeks since the guild entered into this partnership I have had the honor of presenting quilts to five veterans including a WWll veteran and others who served in Korea and Veitnam.  After many years of acting as Outreach Chairperson for the guild this is the first time I have presented quilts to the actual recipients rather than a social worker or other charity worker.  I've listened to their war stories and seen the tears of appreciation as this ceremony takes place. There is no doubt in my mind that this project is well worth our time and effort to make sure that every veteran entering into hospice care receives a quilt.  It's going to take a team of quilters to make it happen but I know we can do it!

How can you help?

Make a patriotic quilt!

Throw sized is best, 40ish x 50ish.  The Quick Strippie quilt pattern works well for patriotic quilts or use your favorite pattern.

Make quilt blocks!

Can't make a whole quilt?  Just make a few patriotic blocks and others can put them together into a quilt.

Donate fabric!

We need yardage of red, white, blue, and patriotic fabrics.  Please avoid fabrics with metallics or glitter.

Help Sew!

Charity Sew Day on February 22 at Scheetz Sew Creative will be devoted to Quilts for Veterans.  We will be sewing from 10:30-3:00.  Bring your own rotary cutter, scissors, seam ripper, pins, etc.  Sewing machines and ironing stations are provided.  Bring your own lunch or have your lunch delivered from Fox's.

Questions, ideas, or need more information?  Contact Erin S. or  Susan McC., Outreach Team