Meals on Wheels

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Receiving GroupMeals on Wheels
CoordinatorCat Stanley
Yearly Goal215 by June 2025
Received to Date??
Quilt Size30" x 52" (smallest size)
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40" x 60" (largest size)
Date Updated11/16/2024

CAQG provides lap quilts for adults who receive services from Meals on Wheels (MOW). There are 250 Meals On Wheels recipients on an ongoing rotation so the need is great. These donated quilts are used as a surprise for a birthday or other special occasion. The quilts warm the body and the soul and are very much appreciated by their recipients. If you are looking for a smaller project, please consider making a quilt for Meals on Wheels.

Lap-sized quilts are very flexible! They should be no smaller than 30” x 52” and can be as large as 40” x 60”. Quilts may be quilted or tied. Flannel backs are nice so quilts don’t slip off of laps but it’s not required. Many of the patterns in the Bright Star document are suitable for these quilts. Please think about some masculine quilts as well. There are some fine gentlemen out there who would love a quilt. Quilts MUST be machine washed and dried before being given to Cat Stanley. Make sure that there has been no bleeding of colors, the binding is secure, and trim off all threads. If possible use a non-scented detergent due to chemical sensitivities.

 

The Guild provides batting and quilt labels for Meals on Wheels quilts. Both are available from chapter representatives at each chapter meeting. Various Guild members volunteer to long-arm quilt Meals on Wheels quilts – please reach out to your chapter contact for a list of names. If you would like your quilt long-armed please ensure:

  • The top and bottom are squared off and straight
  • The batting and backing are at least 4 inches wider than the quilt top on ALL sides to ensure the quilt can set up for the long-arm machine

If you have a quilt to donate, please bring it to Cat at the one of the regular chapter meetings below or contact her to arrange pickup.

  • Monday morning Grateful Threads meeting at The Center at Belvedere from 10-12
  • 2nd & 4th Wednesday evenings Moonlighters meeting at The Center at Belvedere from 6-8PM