Giving Back
Community Quilts
Community quilts are an important aspect of our Guild. Throughout the year we donate quilts to a variety of organizations and families within the Tri Community of Spruce Grove, Stony Plain and Parkland County. Although lap and wheelchair quilts* are our primary focus, we also do preemie quilts**, octopuses and knitted hats for the Neo Natal Intensive Care Unit as well as fidget blankets for dementia units.
* Wheelchair quilts should be 36x45 inches finished. A soft warm backing such as flannel would be nice.
**Preemie quilts are made with at least one side made of flannel, 20x20 inches finished size and with or without batting. The restrictions are: no invisible thread and no tying of the quilts.
The County Quilters Guild is proud to support local organizations in need. Over the years, we have donated hundreds of quilts to local charities.
Quilts of Valour
The Mission of Quilts of Valour is to support injured Canadian Armed Forces members past and present with quilts of comfort. We have dedicated and hard working members of our group who support this program. If you are looking for information about QOV sew days in Edmonton or the YEG Quilts of Valour Canada Facebook Page, please contact Diana Cole at diana.cole@quiltsofvalour.ca. Please also visit the QOV webpage for more information.
