Straight from the Heart . . . Quilts for Kids

Since 1989 Q.U.I.L.T.S. members have made and donated over 1,400 quilts to the Northern Rivers Family Services through our “Straight from the Heart” project.  In 2024 we added Things of My Very Own and the Child Advocacy Center of Schenectady County to the organizations that receive our quilt donations.

These quilts have been very important to all the kids, from the little ones who sleep better protected by the love that they know has been put into our quilts, to the teens who need something of their very own.

Our November and February guild meetings are dedicated to sewing quilts for these organizations.  These ‘sew-ins’ result in the sharing of quilting knowledge, good conversations, the formation of new friendships, and most importantly, generate quilts for children living in less than ideal situations.  These quilts have been very important to all the kids, from the little ones who sleep better protected by the love they know has been put into our quilts, to the teens who need something of their very own.   

Guidelines for quilts:

Fabrics:  Colorful, child/teen-oriented fabrics such as sports, animals, flowers, trucks, fishing, space, princesses, dinosaurs, etc. 

Quilt Sizes:

36″ x 36’/40″ (baby/toddlers)

42″ x 48″ (children approximately 4 – 7 years old)

48″ x  54″/60″ (children approximately 8 – 12 years old)

54″ x 72″ (12 – 18 years old)

Design/Pattern:  Entirely up to you

***Donations of cotton quilting fabric in colorful patterns and solids are always appreciated.  Larger pieces of fabric (2 1/2 – 3 1/2 yards and larger) for backings are greatly appreciated. ***