Confessions of a Fabric Addict for the 7th year is sponsoring
this charity quilt challenge. Here is the number of quilts that have been
donated in years past
2011: 47 quilters made 60 quilts
2012: 55 quilters made 94 quilts
2013: 65 quilters made 127 quilts
2014: 70 quilters made 145 quilts
2015: 67 quilters made 147 quilts
2016: 104 quilters made 194 quilts
2015: 67 quilters made 147 quilts
2016: 104 quilters made 194 quilts
Charity #1 - International Institute St. Louis
With all that has been in the news recently regarding refugees, there has been a lot of interest in making quilts for a refugee resettlement group. A tip from a blog reader led me to the International Institute St. Louis. The following is from their website...
Charity #2 - Happy Chemo!
Once again, Emily of Em's Scrap Bag will be collecting quilts to be donated to people undergoing chemotherapy. This has been a favorite charity for the Challenge since the second year, and a whole lot of love and comfort has gone to them in the form of quilts over the past five years. Emily accepts quilts of all sizes, from 48" square to twin size (approximately 65" x 88").
Charity #3 - Camp Hobe via Stash Builder Box
Stash Builder Box is the brainchild of Amanda Kelly, and has a unique purpose (beyond building up your stash!) Yes, you receive a great box of fabric and goodies each month, but in addition, 20% of the cost of your box goes to provide quilts for specific children's charities. The charities change each three months, spreading the love around. Amanda coordinates a team of HeartBuilders who take the supplies she sends and turns them into beautiful tops and finished quilts.
She also accepts donations of completed quilts, so this year as part of the Hands2Help Challenge, you can choose to make quilts for this quarter's charity, which is Camp Hobe, a special summer camp experience for children currently being treated for cancer and their siblings. Their mission is to create an atmosphere that enhances self-esteem, fosters independence and friendships, and creates a sense of belonging.
Your quilts for Camp Hobe should be at least 45" x 60" and geared towards children ages six and older.
She also accepts donations of completed quilts, so this year as part of the Hands2Help Challenge, you can choose to make quilts for this quarter's charity, which is Camp Hobe, a special summer camp experience for children currently being treated for cancer and their siblings. Their mission is to create an atmosphere that enhances self-esteem, fosters independence and friendships, and creates a sense of belonging.
Your quilts for Camp Hobe should be at least 45" x 60" and geared towards children ages six and older.
Initial signups will be Sunday March 12th through Saturday, March 18th. You will receive one entry for signing up, and can get additional entries for putting the button on your blog
check out the website for further information on prizes, tutorials, other.
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