Welcome to the Gallatin Quilt Guild Charity Sew Page! We're excited to have you join us!

LAST CHARITY PROJECT FOR 2023

Pillowcases for "Santas for Seniors"

Sponsored by 'Home Instead" which assists seniors and others with special needs to be able to stay in their homes rather than moving to a retirement or assisted living facility.

We need 75 pillowcases—one for each client. Any additional pillowcases will be donated to Adopt-A-Sox, which sends care boxes to Montana’s military members currently serving overseas.

We’ll use the “burrito” method for making pillowcases. Below are 2 instructional links.

We want the pillowcases to all be the same size.

Cut your fabrics:

27” x WOF for the body of the pillowcase

9” x WOF for the cuff (this will be folded in half to be 4.5”)

3” x WOF for the flange (will also be folded in half)

Finish the inside side seam and bottom seam using a serger or French seam – NO RAW EDGES :)

Deadline is November 30th!

Here are the links for the pillowcase construction method:

How to Make a Magic Pillowcase - Free Pattern Download | Shabby Fabrics

Microsoft Word - Magic Pillowcase.docx (starlightquilters.com)

What to bring to Charity Sew days:

Basic Sewing supplies to include, but not limited to:

• Sewing machine

• Thread (neutral color -gray, cream, white)

• Machine needles

• Rotary cutter

• Straight pins

• Rulers (24” and 12” are ideal and SOS also has a few)

• Scissors

Surge protectors, ironing boards, irons and cutting mats are provided at Stitch Off Seventh.

We do plan to add a few more Saturday Sew Days for those who can’t come for these Tuesday Sew Days. We’ll post those locations/dates and times here. Our Saturday Sew Days will be for Charity projects in the mornings and bring your own projects for the afternoons! We’re looking forward to seeing you all at our Sew Days!

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL OF OUR PROJECTS ARE IN .pdf FORMAT BELOW SO YOU CAN PRINT THEM OUT.

Questions? Contact charity@gallatinquiltguild.com

How to Make a Fidget Quilt.pdf
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NOTE: Donations of fabric, quilt tops, and unfinished quilts may be accepted or rejected by Committee Chair and Co-chairs according to need and space available. All other donations may be used at Guild fund raising events such as Garage Sales, etc. and stored by donator. If we find we are in need of fabric or tops a call will be sent out. We know how generous our Guild members are but we do not have the space to store all that is given.