Project BackgroundIn 2009, we began sending quilts directly to front line hospitals for wounded troops. The wounded were transported from combat areas on converted cargo planes with minimal heat. The handmade quilts provided warmth and comfort, show them we care, and thank them for their service. We sent over 900 quilts to Iraq and Afghanistan, and give thanks DHL Express for shipping our quilts during that timeframe to the war zone free of charge.
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Who to Contact
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This project is managed and
organized by Arlene Zobrist. She can be reached at: woundedwarriors@southbayquiltersguild.org |
How Can I Get Involved
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Quilt Collection for sailors aboard the U.S. Navy submarine "USS California"
We have an opportunity to give quilts to the members aboard a US Navy submarine named after our state, the USS California, currently home ported in New London, Connecticut. A quilting group in Ventura has been giving quilts for them to use as annual awards (Sailor of the Year and Junior Sailor of the Year). The quilts were such a morale boost they want to give one to each of the 138 crew members and we can help! Completed quilts are due by Dec 1, 2022 (but by Nov 22 to Rachelle Lacroix in SBQG Community Services). Quilt guidelines:
These young men make so many sacrifices in service to our country, and the quilts will be a terrific way to thank them. Should you want or need, here are some sources for submarine quilt block patterns: |
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Partnership with the South Bay Friends of Veterans
This local organization reaches out to identify specific needs for quilts. With their help, we provide quilts to particular soldiers in all branches of service, both active duty and veterans to thank them for their exemplary service.
Quilt Guidelines:
This local organization reaches out to identify specific needs for quilts. With their help, we provide quilts to particular soldiers in all branches of service, both active duty and veterans to thank them for their exemplary service.
Quilt Guidelines:
- Size: 60” x 80” (can flex a few inches)
- Materials: 100% cotton fabric and batting (80/20 batting is acceptable)
- Design: Appropriate patriotic colors/themes
- Quilting: Machine-quilting, hand-quilting, tying
- Labels: Quilter’s label on back; personalized label added upon request
- Optional: Pillowcase (20” x 30”), 100% cotton coordinating fabric
Instructions for Quilt Donation Projects
Examples of Quilts Made and Donated
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September 2022: This quilt was made and donated by Guild member Fran Conroy, for the US Navy submarine "USS California" project sponsored by a Ventura quilt group (described above).
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May 2022: Happy Belated Birthday to World War II Veteran Bob Sawyer, who turned 102 on Mother's Day! Arlene Zobrist, our Wounded Warriors project coordinator, presented Bob with this quilt and pillow case, made by Jane Pavlina and Helen Carson, respectively. From Arlene: "It was so rewarding to see how much this quilt meant to this 102 year old WWII Vet. He was a bombardier on the B-25 bomber (got the bombs on target), said he wasn't a pilot but flew with them and knew how to land the plane if they lost the pilot. He was so sharp to think of all the questions that went into making a quilt and examined all the fabrics, covering himself with it - really made my day ." It makes our day, too! The guild is so honored to recognize those who have served.
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