Philanthropy and Education
Newtown Quilters’ Guild reaches out to those who are going through a difficult time, by
providing the love and warmth of quilts. We hope that our quilts will let their recipients know that they are not forgotten.
Following is a list of organizations to which we currently donate quilts. To learn more about the work of these groups, check out their websites.
Our philanthropic endeavors are coordinated by our Philanthropy Chair who will make the donation of your quilt and who will answer any questions that
you may have.
Quilts for Kids http://www.quiltsforkids.org/
Quilt size needed: approximately 38” – 40” x 45” – 46”. You will find more information on their FAQS page: http://www.quiltsforkids.org/faq.htm
Project Linus https://www.projectlinus.org/
See their website, under FAQS, for what is needed by this organization.
Patriot Program at Capital Health
Quilts, featuring patriotic motifs or red and blue fabrics, with a size range of 24” to 36” x
24” to 36”.
Camp Erin https://moyerfoundation.org/camps-programs/camp-erin/
Newtown Quilters’ Guild donates quilts for the childrens’ beds at the camp. The ages
are from 6 to 18 years, both boys and girls. For children, up to about age 11, the minimum size is 50” x 70”. The older children need larger quilts, 60” x 80”. While there is usually a good donation of quilts, suitable for girls, there is a real need for boys’ quilts. Making nongender-specific quilts will work for both girls and boys. The quilts need to be completed by May 1.
You may, also, want to read more about Camp Erin at this website:
https://www.pennmedicine.org/for-patients-and-visitors/find-a-program-or-service/home-careand-
hospice/bereavement-services/camp-erin
Bucks County Homeless Shelters
http://www.buckscounty.org/LivingAndWorking/Services/homeless-shelters
Any size quilt is suitable for donation to the shelters.
Wounded Warrior Project https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/
60” x 80” quilt size, with patriotic-themed fabrics
Quilts of Valor http://www.qov.org/
60” x 80” quilt size, with patriotic-themed fabrics. For more information about the quilts
needed, go to http://www.qovf.org/quilters-questions/basic-requirements/
The Guild, also, receives requests from other organizations, such as St. Mary Medical Center.
We have made and donated quilts to be used for raffle by other charitable organizations.
providing the love and warmth of quilts. We hope that our quilts will let their recipients know that they are not forgotten.
Following is a list of organizations to which we currently donate quilts. To learn more about the work of these groups, check out their websites.
Our philanthropic endeavors are coordinated by our Philanthropy Chair who will make the donation of your quilt and who will answer any questions that
you may have.
Quilts for Kids http://www.quiltsforkids.org/
Quilt size needed: approximately 38” – 40” x 45” – 46”. You will find more information on their FAQS page: http://www.quiltsforkids.org/faq.htm
Project Linus https://www.projectlinus.org/
See their website, under FAQS, for what is needed by this organization.
Patriot Program at Capital Health
Quilts, featuring patriotic motifs or red and blue fabrics, with a size range of 24” to 36” x
24” to 36”.
Camp Erin https://moyerfoundation.org/camps-programs/camp-erin/
Newtown Quilters’ Guild donates quilts for the childrens’ beds at the camp. The ages
are from 6 to 18 years, both boys and girls. For children, up to about age 11, the minimum size is 50” x 70”. The older children need larger quilts, 60” x 80”. While there is usually a good donation of quilts, suitable for girls, there is a real need for boys’ quilts. Making nongender-specific quilts will work for both girls and boys. The quilts need to be completed by May 1.
You may, also, want to read more about Camp Erin at this website:
https://www.pennmedicine.org/for-patients-and-visitors/find-a-program-or-service/home-careand-
hospice/bereavement-services/camp-erin
Bucks County Homeless Shelters
http://www.buckscounty.org/LivingAndWorking/Services/homeless-shelters
Any size quilt is suitable for donation to the shelters.
Wounded Warrior Project https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/
60” x 80” quilt size, with patriotic-themed fabrics
Quilts of Valor http://www.qov.org/
60” x 80” quilt size, with patriotic-themed fabrics. For more information about the quilts
needed, go to http://www.qovf.org/quilters-questions/basic-requirements/
The Guild, also, receives requests from other organizations, such as St. Mary Medical Center.
We have made and donated quilts to be used for raffle by other charitable organizations.
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Workshop Information:
Currently no workshops scheduled
The Newtown Quilters' Guild (NQG) has been an active and visible member of the community. The following is a list of some of the events we have participated in and contribute to:
Participated In:
“Colonial Christmas” at Community Crossing Church
Market Day Demonstrations, Newtown, PA (every year since 1990)
Made and Donated quilts to:
*St. Mary's Hospital
*Lutheran Church of God’s Love (we donate a quilt every year for them to raffle)
*Project Linus
*Habitat for Humanity
*Baby Quilts for AIDS
*Homeless shelters in Bucks County
*Pickering Manor Nursing Home*Newtown Police
*Chandler Hall Hospice
*Quilts for Kids
*9/11 Quilts for children of New York Firemen
*Operation Baby Blanket
*Camp Erin*Meals on Wheels
*Quilts of Valor
Education Program: In 2007, we set up a "Story Book Quilts" program for local schools. We have made and donated quilts to go with storybooks about quilts for schools to educate children about the art of quilt making.