Charity Quilts
Sewing for charity to support the things you care about.
Making charity quilts is a popular way for many people to support and fundraise for all sorts of good causes. Sewing for charity is also great fun and very satisfying. Some people like to work on individual projects. Whilst others enjoy being part of a charity quilting group working together on quilting projects. Either way there are plenty of charity groups only too grateful to receive a beautiful homemade quilt to use for their fundraising.
There are 2 ways that donated quilts can be used by non profit organisations for fundraising.
Donated For Sale
Beautiful, handstiched quilts are expensive to buy and will usually fetch a good price if sold for your organisation.You need to identify the best way to advertise and sell them. This might be via word of mouth or at local events. Sometimes a friendly store, church or school will display a quilt for you. If you are unable to sell them locally some organisations are having great success using eBay. If your organization signs up with their charity scheme you can save on fees and gain other charitable benefits for your listing. It also allows you to tell people a bit about your organization. This can attract more bids and higher prices.
As A Raffle Prize
Beautiful quilts make great raffle prizes. They are really popular with many organisations as the centrepiece of their annual fundraising event or Christmas Fair.
Who Makes Charity Quilts
Many quilters will simply offer quilts to charities and organizations close to their hearts. Sometimes however charities will approach individual quilters and suggest that they would welcome a quilt to auction or raffle for charity.Quilting clubs are also worth investigating. Many quilters meet regularly with others who share their hobby. Some groups will use this time specifically to work collaboratively on charity quilts. The recipient charity being decided by the quilters. Do not be afraid to ask. A polite letter and some information about your organization will often yield results. Do allow plenty of time however. Your organization's supporters may also like to donate scrap material. If you are fortunate enough to be given a quilt to use for fundraising do make the most of it. There may be the opportunity to have a picture in your newsletter, on a website or the local press. This helps promote your cause, advertise any event at which the quilt will feature such as a Summer Fair, and show your gratitude to the quilters for their hard work. You can usually find details of nearby quilting clubs at your local library or community college.
Don't Stop At Quilts
Of course you are not restricted to quilts. Quilted cushions, table runners, soft toys and rag dolls are all popular additions to any raffle or auction table. There are lots of charity quilting patterns available from local quilting groups and online.
Charity Quilts For The Needy, Disadvantaged And Homeless
This is popular with some quilters who prefer to make quilts that will actually be used. There are all sorts of groups who organise the making of quilts like this some local some national. A popular recent innovation is using old scraps of material and duvets to make warm and practical sleeping bags / quilts for the homeless.An internet search will soon turn up all sorts of groups who make quilts for charity who will offer you support, advice, quilting patterns and sometimes material.
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