Meeting needs....what one quilt can do

I found this video which certainly tugged at my heartstrings and knew it had to be shared. It's short, but powerful. The founder of Comfort Cases, once a foster child who carried his things in a black plastic garbage bag, explains why these cases (including your quilts!) make a difference.

As Wrap-A-Smile continues its collaboration with Quilts Beyond Borders, our current emphasis will be to provide quilts for children entering foster care, aided by Comfort Cases. This is a national program, helping children in every part of the United States.

Please help us provide child-friendly quilts, including for teens, with the following guidelines: 

       

        1. All cotton fabrics but please no fabrics with scary, war, police, religious or pig themes. 

        2. Any type of batting. 

        3. Sizes from 40 x 45 inches (for babies) to 42 x 48-60 inches (for children and youth). 

        4. Quilts should be machine bound and quilted, leaving no more than 3-4 inches between quilt lines

            for added durability.                    

                    We now have a new WAS/QBB label which we are happy to send out on request. 

                     If you choose to make your own label, please include the following: 

                         Wrap-A-Smile/Quilts Beyond Borders 

                         Made by ________________ (your name) 

                         Belongs to _______________(leave blank for the child to add their name) 

 (This can be printed, embroidered or written in Sharpie or fabric pen and sewn on your quilt). 

            We feel labels are important because it links the quilter and the child, 

                                  even if they will never meet in person. 

We hope the video above will inspire you to help share some quilted love with these children as they embark on new lives. And please spread the word!  We have an amazing network of generous quilters but there's always room for more to share in the fun.

Please contact Paige at wrapasmilene@gmail.com for information about shipping or delivering your quilts. (We're all about saving shipping costs!!).

With gratitude for all our quilters who make these programs possible,

~Ann

Executive Director, Wrap-A-Smile

Regional Coordinator, Quilts Beyond Borders