- Kasha Abbott
In answer to the questions asked at the June 2009 meeting,
Baby -
WOF x WOF (width of fabric)
crib - 47” x 61”
lap - 57" x 75"
lap robe for wheelchairs – 35” to 37” x 45” to 50”
single bed - 63" x 78” up to 66” x 93"
queen - 93" x 102" – usually this size or larger for our
“Chapter” raffle quilt
Made for You with Love by
Ocean Waves #296 NQA
Miami, FL, June 2009 (month and year completed)
Organizations with size specifications for quilts:
Project Linus:
Provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who
are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of
new, handmade blankets and afghans, lovingly created by volunteer
“blanketeers”
at least 36” x 45”
not larger than 60” x 80”
Quilts of Valor:
Quilts to honor and comfort ALL our war wounded.
Minimum size: 50" x 60"
ideal size: 54" x 67"
maximum size: 72" x"
OW QOV label:
Made for You with Love and Gratitude,
Ocean Waves #296 NQA
Miami, Florida, June 2009 (month and year completed)
Home of the Brave: 48” x 84”
A basic X shaped 9-patch block, three columns by five rows with
sashing and borders. The national organization is dedicated to
honoring those Fallen Heroes throughout the USA with commemorative
quilts made for each fallen service person’s next of kin to demonstrate
our gratitude for their service and sacrifice.
Quilts for Warriors:
Wall hanging to lap sized quilts to each wounded warrior upon their
return from the war. A nationwide initiative to create and distribute
quilts to soldiers in the US Army Warriors in Transition Units (WTU) at
33 installations worldwide.
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