Guidelines

Wrap-A-Smile

A Rotary Project - Quilt Guidelines

If you would like to take part or know someone who would, quilts should be the sizes listed below in  child friendly colors and 100% cotton. Over the years the mission teams have learned some lessons and offer the following guidelines for your quilt donations:

• Ideal size: 40 x 48 for children, or 45 x 60 for teens. Scrappy quilts are great, and gender-neutral makes it easier for the nurses to choose an appropriate quilt for each patient. 

• No white backings, limit use of white in general. Feedback from the missions is that white represents death in some cultures. And white is difficult to keep clean!

• Machine quilting and machine-stitched binding is essential. Your quilts may well be washed in rivers or under other harsh conditions. 

• No religious, patriotic or holiday fabrics. Quilts are going to foreign countries with different customs and religions.

• No embellishments such as button, beads, ribbons, etc. We don't know the age of the recipient and embellishments can be a choking hazard for little ones.

Photo courtesy of Rotaplast International

Most of all: 

Know that you are making a difference in the lives of children and families around the world. Your quilt will be used and treasured!

Wrap-A-Smile retains the ultimate authority to use contributions made to us at our discretion, consistent with our purpose.

For more information, contact Ann Demeranville at: quilts7780@gmail.com

Thank You!!