Comfort

The Guild makes comfort quilts for children of all ages and for adults in distress. The quilts are given to the Acworth Police Department who share quilts with other agencies (Ex. Safepath Child Advocacy & GA State Patrol).  An example of how they use our quilts: if a child is taken out of a home or has been in an accident, Acworth PD will try to comfort that child with a quilt.  The quilt is theirs to keep.
 

COMFORT QUILT PLEDGE
 

A comfort quilt doesn’t have to be fancy or spectacular; it needs to be colorful, warm and provide security.  This year I am asking members to “pledge” to make one (1) comfort quilt; this is not a challenge.  It is a “promise” you are making to the children and adults of Acworth and surrounding communities.
 

Please try to keep the maximum size of the quilt to a twin size (around 54” x 75” – this is just a guide). Quilts larger than a twin we find are too big and too heavy for use by a child or an adult who maybe in assisted living or nursing home (those beds are usually twin size).
 

Make sure the quilt has a label that is sewn on to the back of the quilt. Pin a paper label with your name to the quilt – it will be removed before donation.

Suggested   Sizes for Comfort Quilts

Neo-natal 

36” x 36”

Crib

34-36” x 48”

Nap / Lap

40” x 55-60”

Wheelchair – rounded corners

36” x 48”

Hospice Bed / Twin

63” x 80”

 
COMFORT PILLOWCASES
 

The Guild will continue to donate pillowcases to “Ryan’s Cases for Smiles.”
 

Pillowcases must be:
 

           1. Made of 100% cotton fabric*
 

*Quilt Shop Quality Flannel may be used; however, both the body of the pillowcase and the cuff must be flannel (no non-flannel fabric).
 

2. Should be bright, cheery and colorful
 

3. Must not have skulls, guns or glitter
 

4. Must be laundered using fragrance-free detergent and dryer sheets
 

5. Must be ironed, folded and place in a new quart size zip lock bag

 COMMUNITY SERVICE DAYS are on alternate 4th Tuesdays and the 5th Tuesday of the month.  See calendar for updates
 

Time:  10 AM – 3:30 PM (Zoom)
 

AWARDS
 

One annual charm for a comfort quilt or 5 pillowcases will be awarded.
 

1.  First time donating a quilt or 5 pillowcases (you have not donated in 2016 thru current)
 

– you will receive a pin with a charm
 

2.  When you make a donation in 2024; you will receive a charm to add to your pin.
 

3.  If you make subsequent donations during 2024
 

– regular awards are given through the Awards chairperson at Show & Tell
 

4.  For pillowcases, if you are donating 5 or more, it will help if you put them in a bag with your name. DO NOT PUT YOUR NAME IN/ON THE QUART BAG.
 

With your name on your donation, I will be able to keep track of awards given in 2024.

DOG BED INFORMATION  

Make them out of heavier fabric, like decorator weight.  Nothing with any loops in the fabric that their claws can catch.  They run from 20 X 20 to 30 X 30.  They are not filled like a pillow, just enough scraps to make it a little cushy. Probably 2 to 3 inches thick.  You can use fabric scraps and batting scraps also as this helps to make them lighter.  It is suggested to trim larger scraps to 2" x 2".

BEARS 

Made out of old Acworth Police Department uniforms.  Given to police officers to hand out as they see fit.  Contact Carolyn Shea for uniform and pattern.