How to Donate Quilts to Children in Minnesota

Donate quilts in Minnesota.

Donating to charities can be a valuable way to contribute to society and to those who are in need. Minnesota has a program that allows you to donate quilts to children who may come from lower income families or who have physical handicaps. Quilts are a warm way to express your love and concern by using your sewing talents to help a child who is suffering. "Warming Families" is a national organization that distributes quilts to individuals in need, and Minnesota has its own "Warming Families" branch.

Instructions

1. Donate a blanket, afghan or quilt. Knit a quilt, crochet a blanket or sew a bed covering and donate it to "Warming Families" in Minnesota. According to Angelfire.com, the branch of "Warming Families" in Minnesota, the most beneficial quilt sizes for children include a crib size that measures 30 x 36 inches, a twin size that measures 66 x 86 inches or a full size that measures 76 x 86 inches.

2. Donate quilting supplies. Contribute six-inch crochet or knit squares that can be used to make a quilt. Donate quilt tops that can be used to sew blankets and bed coverings. Angelfire.com will use the supplies to make blankets for children.

3. Start a quilting project group. According to Angelfire.com, you can begin a knitting, crocheting or quilting group that works together to make blankets for "Warming Families" in Minnesota. Invite families to join together to work in unison on a common project.

4. Ship finished blankets to Angelfire.com. The address and contact information are available on the site. Ship finished blankets and supplies to the location at any time. Angelfire.com will also pick up local donations whenever possible.

Tips & Warnings

• Avoid recycling old quilts that are damaged or worn. Charitable quilt contributions should be in like-new condition.

References

• Minnesota Branch of Warming Families
• Warming Families

Resources

• Quilt Dreamers Guild