Charity/Community Service

So many beautiful quilts have been made for various organizations! Big Red Quilters’ Guild quilters are the best! You can see a gallery of quilts donated in 2021 here!

BRQG Charity Quilt Sizes

We accept all sizes of quilts.  Here is the list of our current charities and sizes requested. 

Beacon Ministries:Helping expectant mothers who have limited resources. Size: Baby
Hope Packages:Providing first night bags and necessities for children entering foster care.                                                            Sizes: Baby, Small Child, Preteen, Teen          
Also: Hygiene bags
Lakeshore
Pregnancy Center:
Providing free Prenatal tests and parenting education.Size: Baby
Resilience:Advocate for ending domestic violence in Ottawa and Allegan County.  Providing safe environment for those in need.Size: Baby, Preteen, Teen, Adult   
Also: Standard pillowcases and hygiene bags
Sizes: (approximate)   
Baby:  36” X 36”   
Small Child:  40” X 40”  
Preteen:  40” X 48”  
Teen:  48” X 58”        
Adult:  48” X 60”
up to 54 ‘ X 70”
Hygiene bag pattern click here!
Tutorials: 1) https://www.free-tutorial.net/2017/09/patchwork-zipper-pouch-tutorial.html
2)https://www.elmstreetquilts.com/2015/11/bag-it-basic-zip-pouch.html
For Pillow case patterns click here!

Examples of some Hygiene bags made.

Examples of Charity Quilts