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AQG Community Quilts
"QUILT IN A SHOEBOX" Class
Encouraging the next generation of quilters.
Super Saturday Program at UNC Asheville
6-week classes, Fall 2008, Spring 2008, Fall 2007
Grades 3-8, gifted students
Also offered to Girl Scout troops.
PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS DESTINATION
PREEMIE BLANKETS Size: 20-24 inches square
Batting: none
Minimal quilting so as not to irritate delicate skin.
Flannel backing is especially appreciated.
No yellow.
Blankets are used in the Neonatal ICU at Mission St. Joseph's Hospital System.
They are donated to babies.
ISOLETTE COVERS Size: 36-48 inches wide by 48-60 inches long
Batting: Flannel in place of batting
Batting should be securely sewn/quilted
Bright and cheery colors are welcomed.
Designs need not be baby-oriented.
Isolette Empty
An Isolette Empty
Photo by Katie Winchell 		Blankets are used in the neonatal ICU at Mission St. Joseph's Hospital System.
These are retained for re-use.
These covers provide darkness and act as a sound barrier.
They make the ICU more "homey".
They provide privacy for babies and families.
Isolette Covered
An Isoletter Covered
Photo by Katie Winchell
"LINUS" CHILDREN's QUILTS Size: variable
Small: 35" x 45" and up
Medium: 40" x 50" and up
Large: 45" x 60" and up
These are given to children in hospitals and shelters.
This effort is supported by the
Learn, Sew and Give Quilting Group.
See "Quilting Bees" for more info
OTHER Size: variable
Twin size, 64" x 90" and up for teens and adults. This includes quilts to be given to new Habitat for Humanity homeowners.

Also, Butterfly pillows, Adult Bibs, Drawstring Bags for children's oncology unit. Just ask for a pattern and details!
 Nursing Homes
Hospice
Wherever there is a need...
In 2007, guild members contributed:
Preemies       Linus quilts
Isolette covers
Interlace, ABCCM, Alzheimers, WNCCAPS & Others
TOTAL: 399
butterfly pillows

Asheville Quilt Guild members Joyce Fong (l.) and Ellen Levine (r.) with butterfly pillows. Guild members made 95 pillows in January 2007 for CarePartners Hospice.


AQG makes a gift of a Community Quilt to
Child Abuse Prevention Services
The quilt will hang in the Therapy Room


Will and his quilt

Director Bill McGuire (l) accepts the quilt from Cheryl Alderman, AQG (r)
Quilt was made by Joan Schroder of Fairview
Photo by Y. Fahmy

Special thanks to Marti's Patchwork for fabric and kit donation.
Also, thanks to WARM 'N NATURAL and QUILTER'S DREAM for their support with batting donations and discounts.

Contact COMMUNITY QUILTS CHAIRMAN (see Officers & Chairs )
for more information or to volunteer or donate