Quilts of all sizes are gratefully accepted. Guild members often ask what size quilt to make, so the list below provides suggested quilt sizes for our receiving organizations.
Baby Quilts
For children up to 1 year old
Preferred Size – 36” by 45”
Toddler Quilts
For children from 1 – 5 years old
Preferred Size – 40” by 50”
Lap Quilts
For older children, youth, and adults
Preferred Size – 50” by 60”
Bed Quilts
For youth and adults
Preferred Size – 60” by 80”
Incubator Covers
For babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Required Size – 50” by 54”
Backing must be dark (but not black) fabric
Bassinette Quilts
For babies who have progressed from incubator to bassinette
Required Size – 20” by 20”
One side made with flannel,
other side made with cotton or flannel
Backings
Backings for quilting on a domestic machine should be 3 inches wider and 3 inches longer than the quilt top.
Backings for quilting on a long arm should be 10 inches wider and 10 inches longer than the quilt top.