2011 - 2012 Community Quilts

September 2011

This year we have selected three local agencies to be the recipients of our Community Quilts projects:  Food from the Heart; Community Action Commission’s Mobile Meals and TAPP; and St. Vincent’s PATHS.

Food from the Heart prepares and delivers a four-day supply of fresh food to about 130 clients every Wednesday.  As their clientele changes over the course of a year they will have delivered approximately 200 meals. In donated space at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church about 70 volunteers prep the food on Tuesday and then on Wednesday, cook, package, and deliver the meals free of charge to their clients. We propose to make about 200 placemats with a red heart on the front to be delivered for their use by Valentine’s Day.

The Community Action Commission’s Mobile Meals program delivers meals five days/week (a seven-day supply of meals) free of charge to homebound seniors.  They deliver throughout Santa Barbara County and we have chosen to make placemats for the clients they serve in Santa Barbara, Goleta, and Carpinteria – about 60. 

The Community Action Commission’s TAPP enables pregnant teens and teen mothers to stay in high school and complete their education.  We propose to make quilts for the pregnant teens, teen mothers, babies, and dads who participate in the program.

St. Vincent’s PATHS is a residential program that takes 30 low-income women and their children ages birth to three years for up to two years.  We would like to provide them with 30 bed size and 30 crib size quilts.  They could also use a few full size quilts.

MInimum Goals:
- 200 Placemats with a red heart on the front for Food from the Heart
- Placemats for Mobile Meals
- Quilts for TAPP
- 30 bed size and crib size quilts, few full size quilts for PATHS

COMMUNITY QUILTS PROJECT FAQS

Most Frequently Asked Questions

1. Are we making quilts for babies, children or adults this year?
   We’re donating quilts for recipients of all ages.  Our sponsored agencies include St. Vincent’s, Food from the Heart, and Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County.
2. What quilt sizes are needed? 
   Quilts of all sizes from infant to twin size are needed. We are also donating placemats and Christmas stockings.  All three agencies are extremely excited about being this year’s recipients of our efforts, so whatever you can do is most appreciated.
3. Do I have to use a kit?
   No, you may use your own fabric.  We will do our best to provide batting and some quilt backing fabric.
4. May I change the fabrics in the kit?
   Yes, please feel free to add or substitute fabrics from your own collection.
5. Should I return unused kit fabric?
   Return any remaining fabric if it is ¼ yard or larger. Please return the plastic bag and patterns.
6. Must I use a specific pattern?
   Please feel free to use any pattern which appeals to you.  We have several patterns for your use.
7. May I tie the quilt?
   Because of its intended use, please hand or machine quilt your donation.  Nancy King is still offering to machine quilt for a fee of $45.  She can be reached at 687-2063.  Her website is www.sbcustomquilting.com
8. Do I have to wash the quilt?
   Yes!  The quilt should be washed after it is made and needs to be free of any scent.
9. When are the quilts due?
   The quilts will be distributed at various times during the year.  The Christmas stockings will be due at the December meeting.  Placemats will be presented at the February meeting.
10. How do I label the quilt?
    Please attach guild labels which are provided with your kit or available at the Guild Meetings.
11. If I have any other questions, who should I contact:
    If you have any questions, please call or email:
    Edalee Keehn   keehnronald2@msn.com  682-4675   or
    Barbara MacCallum maccallum@cox.net   964-6476

~ Co-Chairs: Edalee Keehn, Barbara MacCallum, Nancy Miller, Carol Hart

Our December 9, 2011 visit to St. Vincent's with all the beautiful quilts and Christmas stockings for the mothers and children in St. Vincent's Family Strengthening Program and the children in St. Vincent's Gardens.

Our Valentines Day 2012 dellvery of placemats to Food From the Heart. Note the 'heart' stitched on every placemat!