Fast Ideas for Charity Quilts! National Giving Month - Quilt Donations

[@susanhartley8207]

Love that you chose Project Linus! It is my charity of choice also.

[@peggymeathenia8175]

Quilters respond quickly in times of crisis. Fabric Cafe was instrumental in providing several patterns so that quilters could become responders in a time of need after the May, 2022, Robb School tragedy in Uvalde, Texas. The Quilts of Grace Shop in Uvalde reached out. The shop asked for quilts to help the Uvalde community heal. Two quilters in Claude, Tx, quickly made 4 quilts with Three Yard Patterns for the children. These quilts were distributed as a measure of comfort. Thank you, Fabric Cafe for your part in this time of need. May the quilts provide a blessing to the community in this difficult time.

[@FabricCafe]

Thank you for sharing, Peggy. 💛

[@lvehermolly]

Thank you so much for selecting Project Linus. I am the coordinator for the Louisville Metro Ky chapter and our blanketeers are awesome!

[@TooSoonGone]

Thank you! Where can I find requirements for Project Linus quilts?

[@ProjectLinusHQ]

Thank you so much from Project Linus!!!

[@norahmcphee4928]

Donna and all at Fabric Cafe, what a beautiful thing to do girls, all of you. To bring a smile and a cuddle in the shape of a beautiful quilt to children that could do with that cuddle. I have just about finished my 2nd quilt, but my first i made for my autistic grandson who is non verbal, and i made it so that when he gets upset or is fustrated at not being understood, he can cuddle into his double bed sized Toy Story quilt. You are giving all these children that hug and understanding with every quilt that is used. Crafty hugs from Norah, Glenochil, Scotland

[@FabricCafe]

Thank you for sharing, Norah. I'm sure your grandson appreciates his Toy Story quilt more than we can know. 💜💜

[@bettywilliams4259]

@@FabricCafe ❤

[@egrixsavannahtech]

Another coordinator here! Thank you so much for raising awareness about Project Linus and providing simple, easy-to-follow instructions to make beautiful quilts. My very first quilt was from one of Donna's 3 Yard Quilt books, and I've donated several to Project Linus over the years. I love how the quilts you make aren't just for infants. Since we donate blankets to kids up to 18 years old, it's great to see patterns for quilts suitable for teenagers.

[@FabricCafe]

We're so glad our patterns are going to such good use! Thanks for sharing, Eleanor! 😊

[@kathleenadams3759]

Thank you ladies. As a Project Linus coordinator, I love it when our name gets out there. Your support is greatly appreciated.😊

[@FabricCafe]

You're so welcome! Several of our team have made quilts for Linus in the past, so we wanted to do our part as well and help spread the word! 💜

[@Sammybighammy]

I feel slightly overwhelmed and was thinking of reaching out to PL. A neighborhood boy and his 3 younger siblings moved away but then a month later he moved in with his dad and his siblings who have a different dad moved in with him. So the younger ones are not even living with their mom or dad. I don’t know all of the situation but offered to send them quilts. Asked permission from his step mom and she had one child so now I get to make 5 quilts. I don’t mind buying the fabric but wondered if anyone local to southeast WA would like to help as I am a very beginner

[@sueoferrell7673]

YAY for Project Linus, I have been quilting for them for over a year now. I'm so happy you picked them for your donations.

[@MagicHeide]

As a Project Linus Coordinator for my county, I can't thank you enough for easy kids patterns. We get some amazing quilts from talented volunteers and I often recognize your patterns. When someone starting out wants a simple pattern to sew, I recommend they start with a fabric café pattern. Kids just LOVE getting these lap quilts!

[@FabricCafe]

We're so happy to hear that, Heide! Thanks for all you do with Linus. 💙💚

[@patriciaboyer6630]

I love what your donating to “Linus”. I am one of many people who help label the quilts and I make quilt and knit blankets. So thank you again

[@FabricCafe]

Of course! We are hoping to help spread the word and do our part 💜

[@pastryqueenfarmadventures]

I came across your you tube videos at the beginning of October. I used your cancer awareness free pattern this week to make a quilt to donate to a child battling brain cancer.. The ribbon color for the particular cancer is purple and yellow. I wish I could attach a picture to show you. Thank you so much for that quick pattern you came up with. Im hooked on your patterns.I’m currently making others using the 5 new fabric cafe quilt books I just bought. I bought 2 when I discovered you and ordered 3 more books last week. I can’t help myself. Maybe Santa will bring me your new book that came out.

[@FabricCafe]

So glad you found us, Leana! You can send us a photo of your quilt on Facebook or you could email us at [e-mail] - we love seeing what everyone makes! 💜 Good luck on your next quilts! Fingers crossed Santa finishes off your collection!

[@cathylombard964]

What a lovely gesture! You a very kind.

[@micheleh4016]

Our Naples (Florida) Quilters' Guild makes and donates Comfy Quilts to our local Child Advocacy Center. We just found out the Center suffered extensive damage during Hurricane Ian. Not only did they lose their office, many of the quilts they had waiting to be gifted to children in need were destroyed or damaged as well. So our Guild certainly has our work cut out for us over the next weeks and months. Thank you for the encouragement and inspiration.

[@donnadeloach9195]

Love that you showed all easy quits today!

[@terryflores2487]

Just donated 19 lap quilts to our local Veteran Residence home for Valentines. We donated them from our local Elks Lodge. I called the project, “Giving Back the Love” for Valentines.

[@FabricCafe]

How wonderful of you, Terry! Thanks for all of the work you're doing for the community 💜💜

[@barbarawiedrich9699]

Trying to type as I cry. Thank you, words can't express how much you guys mean to me. I accept your challenge and will be donating quilts. Thank you and many blessings to all of the Fabric Cafe family and friends. You are truly a blessing! Stay amazing ladies and John of course too.

[@FabricCafe]

💜💜💜💜

[@cherylcurlee3279]

Love your patterns for donation quilts, I have donated 47 quilts so far this year. My goal is 52, which I should meet, as I have 4 in process and several in the planning stage. Most go to project linus.

[@FabricCafe]

Way to go, Cheryl! That's amazing!!

[@karin0963]

That is wonderful. I love Project Linus!! I've been making fleece blankets with crotcheted edging, but now I am leaning to quilt and plan to donate them as well.

[@cherylcurlee3279]

@@karin0963 I make the fleece blankets with the crochet too. Great to keep hands busy watching TV or in the car.

[@jillmadden5994]

What a great goal!!

[@sandybruce9092]

Yes, great donation quilt patterns - I can hardly make a choice but since I have every book (except the new one!) I’m ready to go! My quilt guild donates about 20 quilts a year to the local Children’s Advocacy Center and,this year we added over 100 Christmas stockings for the kids - which we will continue to do,along with the quilts as the stockings were so much fun!!!!!

[@tinacmommens5459]

Love these! The quilt with the Alzheimer's colors personally touches my heart (my Mom has Alzheimer's). I also love the military quilts (I have children & a grandson in the military). Thank you all!!

[@FabricCafe]

Thank you to all your children and grandchildren for their service!

[@jenniferrobinson6338]

What goes around, comes around…I so appreciate what everyone at Fabric Cafe’ does for various organizations. Another great show.

[@karin0963]

I love your challenge! I'm a blanketeer for the Tyler, TX chapter. I've only made fleece blankets so far, but want to make quilts now since I've learned.

[@Westernwilson]

I love making charity quilts. Next batch goes to Quilts Beyond Borders...hoping to send out a little healing to our troubled world.

[@sewfun196]

I have Charity sewn for children for over 20+ years. Since I've discovered your patterns, that is all I use. Thanks!

[@ShirleyDeeDesigns]

What a coincidence, I watched your video for ideas on quilts for kids because I’m making some for Project Linus!

[@rebeccasorensen7925]

You are all a special group of people. Love your videos and what you do.

[@cathywestholt5324]

Purple is also the color for Epilepsy. I don't mind admitting I have it, but there is such a negative stigma that many people hide it. I don't know if we and Alzheimer's are both purple since we are both neurological. 💜💜💜💜 Thanks for all you lovely ladies do💜

[@jayneterry8701]

Tfs

[@AnitaSouthall]

My father had Parkinson's disease and my favourite colour is purple 💜

[@FabricCafe]

Thanks for sharing!

[@barbwaller4465]

Didn’t know that. My sister died of epilepsy in 1979 at a young age. Purple is y favorite color!

[@cathywestholt5324]

@barbwaller4465 I'm so sorry for your loss. Losing a sibling is so difficult. I know the love and support you gave her in life meant everything to her. 💜💜💜

[@BeckyMortonWeeks]

Always love the videos! I am working on many blessing quilts for different organizations. All your patterns work up great for doing this. I also add extra borders to enlarge some of them.

[@FabricCafe]

So happy to hear, Vera! You're doing wonderful work! 💜💜

[@lindahamon6183]

I am part of a group of quilters in the township of Rideau Lakes, Ontario, Canada and we make quilts for the 2 sites of our local hospital. At its discretion the hospital gives the quilts to palliative patients and patients having chemotherapy or kidney dialysis treatments. The quilts are well received and help to put a smile on a patient.

[@FabricCafe]

What a wonderful project! Hospitals are so cold, I'm sure everyone that is lucky enough to receive one cherishes them. 💜

[@maureenmcmullen5533]

Quilts and fabrics are so adorable. Love your books too.

[@FabricCafe]

Thank you, Maureen! You're so sweet! 💜

[@susannecoachingzentrum7354]

I really love this blue simple strips quilt. I think I'll make a similar one soon.

[@helenbrown5215]

Loved the show today and of course those beauiful quilts keep up the good work ladies

[@carlindatrenholm6586]

Simply Stripes is my next pattern to do!!! It looks simple AND no seams to match up ❤

[@donnagraham2802]

Another wonderful video! I'm excited about the donation challenge for Project Linus. Thanks for all you do!

[@dianadiehl]

I am a slow sewist, and I have 12 quilts to make for kids who are permanent residents at a mission here in Mexico. They live in a place with no insulation and no heat (as do I), so when it is 47 ° outside it is 47 degrees in the house. These kids arrived with pretty much nothing. Some local charities gave out blankets, but in winter, one isn't enough. They come from rough backgrounds. I'd like to make them something colorful that is especially for them, but I have to do it fast. I appreciate seeing these ideas. I'm something of a beginner, but I think I can tackle these with my stash. By the way, there is no cotton to be had here in Mexican fabric stores. Everything is polyester.

[@heathl32]

"My" quilt guild donates to our local Project Linus. Last year was just over one a day! This year, we have exceeded the 365 and October isn't even done! So proud of "my" guild. I try to focus on the 40x60 size for teen boys, but I sometimes veer to others.

[@FabricCafe]

Wow!! That's amazing! Way to go to you and your guild. Your generosity and work is inspiring! 💜💜

[@QuiltingPammy]

I lost my husband in July to Prostate Cancer after many years of fighting it. I love that you mentioned that specifically with the kit #8022520 . I plan to order that kit and donate it in his memory. I have also done Linus Project for years and have kits ready for that donation. Thank you for all you all do in bringing quilts and people together!!

[@janematthews6579]

So very sorry for your loss.

[@FabricCafe]

We're so sorry for your loss, Pam. Sending much love from everyone here at Fabric Café 💜💙

[@lisastreasures]

Such great causes to donate to. Thank you ladies!

[@KimtheElder]

I'm a newbie. It's been in my heart to make quilts for nursing homes, children, those in need and now I know I'm not alone in this😊🤍🕊️

[@sarahshaw1937]

Love all the patterns/kits.

[@Caratdarla]

I love Simply Strips! Ive made about 15 quilts with this pattern!

[@adeleshapiro3582]

So glad you chode Project Linus - as a member of the Westchester-Rockland Chapter I use your patterns all the time - and in fact am putting binding on "Simply Blocks" from 3 yard quilt for kids. My chapter likes smaller quilts, so I just downsize your patterns a bit.

[@juanitagockel8221]

Thank you! I love your 3 1 yard patterns!

[@FabricCafe]

You're so welcome! Thank you for watching, Juanita! 🧡

[@vickiserre9457]

I’m excited to order your book and get a few of these fun quilts started!! 😊

[@kathleenmacdonald8426]

Thank you, our local hospice house is asking for veteran quilts and blankets for Veterans Day ❤

[@FabricCafe]

That's a great cause as well! All of our veterans need our support and care 💛💛

[@SewAngelic]

The checkmate pattern works great with a border print.

[@Ouidafay]

This is my favorite pattern.

[@vickiheath6133]

Thank you for your challenge.

[@anitajonsson4379]

Thank you, most sincerely, for sharing with your viewers how Fabric Cafe--as a company and as individuals--are using your talents and dedicating your time and resources to make the children in our world feel cherished: literally. warmer on the inside and the outside. This episode has truly demonstrated how each corporation can make a difference by showing leadership in the area of community service and how we each can become happier, stronger people one act of kindness at a time. I have found that whenever I try to help others I ended feeling like I am the one who was helped the most. Thank you for providing guidance in how we can personalize our quilts to better communicate the love, encouragement, and hope being sent.

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

After the holidays…..I would like to make some lap quilts for veterans in wheelchairs, but will not have time to get that done before X-mas. We are in Canada right now, returning home to Florida November 3, after we get home I will have to get going…..HA!

[@ElaineDavis-d2y]

I have several of your books. I just discovered them. 0:44 I LOVE ALL OF THEM. I have ordered “Busting my stash.” I would love to covert many of your older patterns to layer cakes, jelly rolls, and charm packs. Do you have any suggestions? On how I can do this

[@adahdean5587]

I have done several quotes from your books I have 10 of the books now for charity and one of the charities I do is to help a dog organization that helps shelties in need I am a sheltie person I've had them for 48 years on number 14 15 and 16 most of some of mine have been rescues

[@adahdean5587]

Missed that my spell check said quotes instead of quilts

[@FabricCafe]

Wow! That's wonderful, Adah! Thanks for sharing and all the work you do for charity! 💜

[@susanlusk9584]

Thanks for another great video!

[@sonyaseay9505]

I watched. But am just learning. And am nit close to this store. Love your colors.

[@FabricCafe]

Thanks for watching, Sonya! We are only an online store, so everyone is only a click away!

[@tzfatree]

I love that watercolor blue fabric, but I feel like the light blue is too close in color - not enough contrast.

[@louiseforget409]

Do all your book have different 3 yard pattern

[@marilynhenriques697]

what is the quilt number for the Simply Strips that is done in pink and navy floral? I love the fabrics which I see for girls?

[@FabricCafe]

Hi Marilyn! We no longer have this quilt kit in stock. However you may be able to find yardage on Google through another retailer? The fabric line is Michael Miller Fabrics called Dancing Daisy from the Kiss the Cook collection. We used the "black" daisy and the "pear" daisy. Hope that helps in your search!

[@annielyst]

Ohh, that green set of fabrics!! Is there a second mother-daughter pair in your staff?

[@FabricCafe]

No, that's Renee, she's an old friend of the family and now works with the team at Fabric Café!

[@gisellejones1139]

l like to donate quilts when l can...always appreciated

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

Can you please tell me what the finished quilt measurements are for the dinosaur quilt, my grandson loves dinosaurs…..also the fabric that comes for the quilt, does it cover the back too or wouldI have to purchase extra fabric for the back. I am sorry to be such a « nut » but I am very new at this, I have sewed before but never quilted….I think I could make an easy one and maybe try to quilt as you go? Would that be possible for this quilt? Thank you very much for the information. Here’s hoping I can do this!

[@FabricCafe]

Hi Mickey! The dinosaur quilt measures approx. 50" x 50", they may very slightly depending on seams. The fabric included in the quilt kit will make a finished quilt top, including borders & binding. Extra fabric for backing will need to be purchased, or used from your stash. We have additional fabric available for backing that we pick just for you if you would like, just select the "add a coordinating backing" option and we'll take care of it. Our patterns are not written in the "quilt as you go" method, but if you are comfortable with that process you can definitely give it a try!

[@madelineking9104]

Love

[@KatherineCharles-f8r]

I love your pink top Wow

[@cynthiadonatelli7292]

293 or 298 for the dinosaur quilt?

[@FabricCafe]

Oops! We misspoke, it is *298!

[@carolkalinowski9894]

where are your free patterns

[@FabricCafe]

Hi Carol, you can find a few of our patterns we have for free at - freecaringquiltpatterns.com/free-quilt-patterns/

[@madelineking9104]

I sew quilts for projectlinus

[@leticia-rl7yj]

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