LET US TELL YOU ABOUT BCQG PHILANTHROPY!

BCQG Philanthropy donates many quilts, baby blankets, pillowcases, and other items to our community each month.  These items are donated to individuals in need, as well as a wide variety of organizations, including various shelters, child protection groups, Camp Pendleton baby showers, medical programs, etc.

Being involved in BCQG's Philanthropy process is fun, easy, and very rewarding.  A member can be involved by working on any stage of the quit-making process. one person might cut fabric for a quilt from our HUGE stash of fabric, while another might co-ordinate fabrics for pillowcases. There are many ways to be involved in Philanthropy.

We have our very own Sew Day!  ALL ARE WELCOME - BRING A FRIEND!

If the first Monday is a holiday*, we will meet on the following Monday.  We will provide irons, ironing boards, cutting boards, tables, and chairs.  Bring your sewing machine, sewing tools, an extension cord, and a lunch if you like.  Show and Tell is at 11:00.  We also have quilt, pillowcase and NICU kits for you to work on there or take home.  We welcome completed quilts and can provide batting for your completed tops and backs.  We will continue to provide kits and receive quilts at our monthly guild meetings.

Join our email list for reminders and Philanthropy news!

For any questions about BCQG's Philanthropy process, or if you would like to be on the mailing list for the Philanthropy Sew Days, please contact Janice Trumbauer

Janicetrumbauer@gmail.com

The Philanthropy Process:

Many members make and donate quilts they have created especially for Philanthropy, using their own fabric stash.  Philanthropy has its own stash and will share it with all those wanting to use it to make a Philanthropy project.

The Philanthropy process for making a quilt from our stash works like this:

• Fabric comes from donations and careful purchases made from the BCQG Philanthropy budget.
• KITS for quilts are made using several different, simple patterns.
• Each "KIT" contains; a pattern, fabric for a quilt top, backing, binding and batting.
• "KITS" are available at the Philanthropy table during each Guild meeting and at the monthly Philanthropy sew days.  Members may pick up a KIT to take home.
• Please return the finished "KIT" at a Guild meeting or a Philanthropy sew day. (Finished means completely quilted and bound. If for some reason you cannot complete this in its entirety, contact the Philanthropy chairperson)
• The Philanthropy team makes sure each quilt has a label and ready for donation to someone in need.

Along the way, Philanthropy often has additional projects and provides fabric and patterns.  

We welcome any quilts you make from your own stash and can help out with batting if necessary.

The Reward:

Many BCQG members give generously of their time, talents, and stashes.  Our Philanthropy Process is truly amazing and so very rewarding.