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January 2026
Members of the Giving Quilt committee have already stepped up and offered to remain as drop off sites for donated quilts. The links to their names are. Be sure to contact them to determine how best to connect.
Wide back fabric is now available for quilt backs. Contact Linda Teri for more information. (Login required to access Linda's profile.)
Last, but certainly not least, although we have not had an in-person meeting yet, two new quilts were contributed by SMQG Board members.
Marion Lisko pieced, quilted, and finished this lovely top. |
Bridget Slocum completed this top with fabrics donated by the daughter of Seattle MQG member, Ruth Archer.
December 2025
Ninety quilts were donated to area charity sites this year: YWCA Pathways for Women, Elizabeth Gregory Home, Kenmore Senior Women's Housing, REACH, Vine Maple Community Services, Scarlet Road, Hearthstone Nursing Home, and WestSide Baby.
THANK YOU ALL!! WHAT AN AMAZINGLY GENEROUS GROUP YOU ARE!! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
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What size quilt should I make?Each of the sites would prefer receiving quilts that are approximately twin size. Twin mattresses are typically 56" x 80", so adding 4" to each side for long arm quilting, the top should be no smaller than 64" x 88". However, each site welcomes quilts of any size. In addition to residents placing the quilts on their beds, they can use them as wall decorations or for comfort as they sit in chairs in their room or in the common areas. Most residents will be allowed to take the quilts with them as they leave the facility and hopefully, begin their new life of stability and safety. Other helpful measurements: If you are making a 64x88” quilt, you need 5.5 yards of backing. If you are using a wide back (108" fabric), you will need 2 yards. For 2.5" double binding, cut on the straight of grain, you will need 3/4 yard, 8 strips. For more fabric requirement math, try a quilt calculator or ask the guild on Discord! | Do you have donated materials that I can use to make a Giving Quilt?Yes! Please contact Linda if you need backing, batting, or have more questions. We also have SeaMQG labels you can add to your finished quilt.
| How do I donate my finished quilt?Bring your quilt to an in-person meeting or check the list below for a guild member in your neighborhood that will collect it for you. Please be sure to pin a note onto your donation with the names of the maker(s) who worked on the quilt so we can catalog the donation!
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Drop Off SitesPlease contact these individuals if you are unable to attend an in-person meeting and have a quilt you wish to donate. Remember we will take all patterns, all sizes (but we especially love those improv)! Thank you to these individuals who offered to accept Giving Quilts! (Login required to access the member's profile.)
Please contact these people directly, via text is probably best as unfamiliar phone calls are often ignored. If there is not a drop off site near you, please consider volunteering to be a site. | Upcoming Events
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2026 Community Donation Sites |
Eliminating racism, empowering women YWCA Pathways for Women is a 45-day emergency shelter for single adult women and mothers with children. We strive to give all clients the opportunity to find decent, affordable, and safe housing for themselves and their children. Clients have their own room and meet regularly with an advocate to develop and execute a Housing Stability Action Plan. Quilts of all sizes are appreciated; twin size quilts preferred. |
Kenmore Senior Women's Shelter The Kenmore Senior Women's Shelter aims to provide not only temporary shelter but a comprehensive pathway to stability and sustainable housing. As these women form small cohorts, the shelter prepares them for shared housing solutions, such as co-renting affordable apartments or homes. |
WestSide Baby envisions a day when each child is equipped with the basic items they need to grow healthy, happy, and resilient members of our community. They request the following:
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Elizabeth Gregory Home provides a welcoming and respectful refuge where women who are experiencing homelessness, trauma, or economic insecurity have access to a caring community and critical resources. |
The vision of Vine Maple Place is to end family homelessness in South King County, resulting in healthier communities where every child and parent has a stable home to grow and thrive. |
Through holistic care, Scarlet Road offers the hope of freedom to those who have been sexually exploited. |
Chief Seattle Club provides both permanent and transitional supportive housing for Native Americans experiencing homelessness - including elderly, women and children. |
Since 1970, REACH Renton (Renton Ecumenical Association of Churches) has been here to inspire the community and take part in the fight to end homelessness and hunger. Our shelter connects families and single women to wraparound support, from housing navigation to job resources, school enrollment assistance, and mental health referrals. |
Our programs provide shelter, safety, and stability, giving women the space to rest and heal. Guided by the principles of trauma-informed approach, our case managers walk alongside each woman with compassion, supporting their physical, mental, financial, and housing needs. With the help of our community, many women have found new beginnings and a place to call home. |
