Charity

Set out below are some current quilt/textile appeals that we have heard of.  

If you would like to have an appeal listed, all you need to do is get in touch with us.

Headley Court, quilt appeal

Headley Court, near Leatherhead in Surrey is now a centre of excellence for rehabilitation for our ill and injured soldiers. The men and women who are looked after there are in need of quilts, both to brighten up their surroundings and, on a more practical level to keep them warm. So small bedquilts (say 60”x48” ) or lap quilts (say up to 50” square) that can be used easily in a wheelchair are being requested.

If you/your group are interested in donating , the contact is Bob Toomey, who can be reached on  robert.toomey706@mod.uk .
For individual donations Justhands-on.tv would be happy to be a collection point, so just hit the contact us button. This is an on-going appeal as the quilts will be adopted by individuals and taken home with them.
 

Quilts 4 London
 

This is a project to make a gift for each of the athletes of the London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games as a memento of the event.
The organisers want to be able to present an A3 size (42cmx30cm) mini-quilt or pennant and they are looking for quilters, embroiderers and textile artists to express their support.
To register your interest and receive newsletter updates go to www.quilts4london.org.uk
The deadline for entries is end of December 2011 (so a whole year to work on shall-I-shan’t-I!)
More information can be obtained from Irene Heathcote 01442 404234 or Catherine Hill 01442 396774.
 

This is an appeal for quilts for the British Servicemen and women who return injured from the conflicts currently raging. While the returning wounded are predominantly male, and therefore quilts in masculine colours are particularly welcome, we do have lots of female warriers in the forces.

The Quilts of Valour Foundation is looking for single bed size quilts, approx 54"x72" or 60" square;   the construction should be 100% cotton with good quality backing and wadding (please void using flanneletter, fleece or minky)   Each quilt should have its own presentation case (pillowcas style) and inside can be a letter orjournal by the quliter(s) giving their thoughts etc.

There are various collection points throughout the UK, and for your nearest you can contact Jean at jean@qov.org or call 01600 772340. For more information visit www.govf.org

Send a Smile
 

This is the current Blue Peter appeal and they have teamed up with this charity who give help to children in developing countries who have cleft pallets. They are looking for decorated T-shirts that they can use as theatregowns (and hence save money by not having to purchase the real article) and these Tshirts can be embellished with anything at all - infact the funkier the better, as they are for children, and even glitter is allowed. For more information go to www.operationsmile.org.uk/bluepeterappeal (I did think that for anyone who has some of Kim’s Hotspots this would be an ideal project). If they can get 20,000 t-shirts the charity will save £60,000 – and this saving means more children can have the repair surgery.

Another appeal for the Olympic and Paralympic Games for quilts that range in size from 1m square to single bed (54”x78”). This project has the support of the Chairman of the Organising Committee, Sebastian Coe, and more information can be found at www.agiftofquilts.co.uk