We are always looking for volunteers to put together or quilt our small lap quilts for the senior’s home.

Please see Elva or Carolyn at the guild meeting.

 

Angel Baby Quilts – Jen Empey

The High Risk Birthing Unit, Civic Campus of the Ottawa Hospital (4th floor) is looking for quilties for deceased babies. This Unit is different from the Rich Little Nursery. The parents can wrap their babies in a quiltie and have some pictures taken to add to a memory box that includes the pictures, the baby’s foot print, the baby’s arm band and the quiltie.

They recommend the size for preemies is 10” x 10” and for full term babies is 24” x 24”. Quilts can also be any size in between.

They suggest subdued baby fabric, nothing too happy or too bright — parents are grieving — flannel on the back and 100% cotton on the front. Pastels work well and butterflies are significant for representing the death of the baby, and a path to heaven for the wee one If you are interested in making these quilts throughout the year, we will collect them and put a note on them, to let the High Risk Birthing Unit know that they were made by quilters from the Almonte Quilters Guild.

If you have any questions, please let Jen know and she will obtain answers for you.

Thank you!!

Victoria’s Quilts

There is a group of AQG members who meet on the second Monday of the month from noon to 4pm at the Civitan Hall to make quilts for this worthy cause.

There is a lot of camaraderie – and goodies — working together on a completely volunteer basis to provide quilts for people with cancer.

It is also an opportunity to learn new skills and tips from fellow quilters. People of every skill are needed as there is a lot to do in the afternoon.

Kits and supplies are available, and donations of quality cottons and flannel are most appreciated. Please bring them to the Victoria’s Quilts meeting or the next guild meeting for collection.

For more information, please contact Jen Empey.