Community Service
For over 20 years, our members have donated many items to the community which have included stuffed teddy bears for children in emergency rooms, breast cance pillows for the Cancer Society, placemats for Meals on Wheels, pillowcase for children dealing with cancer, preemie quilts for a local hospital NICU and many quilts for a children's camp. Quilters are known for their generosity and giving nature. Contributing to the community through the historic art of quilting by providing handmade articles is a deeply satisfying experience.
At our November 1st meeting, Pam Bechtel, of Meals on Wheels, expressed her thanks for all of the hundreds of place mats provided for Meals on Wheels recipients.
Pam Bechtel
Here are some photos of our members at work at our January meeting.
Members
working
stuffing bears
breast pillows
stitching
and sewing
Here's a photo of some of our Community Service projects. Enjoy!
Community Service Projects
Directions for making:
Pillowcases for Cancer Patients
We are making pillowcases for the oncology unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital and Children's Hospitalof Philadelphia. These pillowcases are bringing smiles to many faces.
Finished size: Standard Pillowcase: 20" x 31"
Note: Please pre-wash fabric before stitching and then wash completed project in HOT water to remove any germs for the protection of the oncology children.
Supplies: 3/4 yard fabric for body; 1/2 yard fabric for border
Sewing Instructions:
1. Cut the body of the case 26 1/2" x 40 1/2" and the border 10 1/2" x 40 1/2".
2. Fold the border in half lengthwise, wrong sides together and press.
3. Place the right side of the border on the right side of the body of the case. Stitch together using 1/2 inch seam allowance.
4. Place right sides of the pillowcase together. Stitch down the side and across the bottom.
5. Turn to the right side and press.
6. Place washed pillowcase in a zip lock plastic bag.
Smile knowing you have brought a smile to a sick child! THANK YOU!!!
Preemie Quilts for Local Hospital Intensive Care Unit
Finished size: 18 x 22 inches (can be a bit bigger but no smaller)
One side must be flannel (flannel on both sides is ok, too). No batting. They can be machine or hand quilted.
Breast Cancer Pillows
Cut two pieces of fabric, 7 1/2" x 11 1/2". One side can be pieced but one side must be solid. Sew both pieces right sides together leaving an opening for turning right side out. After turnihg, stuff firmly and sew opening together.
Finished size: 7 x 11 inches.
Meals on Wheels Placemats
Placemats can be 16 to 18 inches long and 11 1/2 to 13 inches wide. They can be rectangular, octoganal or oval. They can be pieced or appliqued. Please do not use any 3-D embellishments. Placemats should be quilted.
Plain basic placemats or those with a special holiday theme are a wonderful way to say "we care!" to those served by Meals on Wheels.
Lap Robes
Simple lap robes 45 by 60 inches are wonderful for patients at Cedarbrook and the Phoebe home. They may be pieced, quilted or tied. Using a thin batting, they may be backed with flannel.
Hospital Donation Teddy Bears - Mini Size (click on Teddy Bear Pattern), Preemie Bear for NICU (click on Preemie Bear)
No buttons or ornaments that would pose a choking hazard.