Community Outreach

Donation Quilts

Members are encouraged to make tops and complete quilts at home to be donated to LifeMoves, a non-profit organization committed to ending the cycle of homelessness for families and individuals in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties. These quilts are also donated to foster children in San Mateo County through the Children and Family Services Office. The requested size is twin (approximately 65" x 80"). Members also have an opportunity to work on charity projects at guild-sponsored Bee Charitable and Zoom retreat events. Quilt tops may also be donated.

Infant Baby Quilts

Members make little quilts from their “stash” to be donated to families in need. San Mateo Health Foundation can take about 20 quilts a month for the Bundle of Joy program for local families. We also give additional quilts to Loved Twice, a non-profit charity that supports disadvantaged babies in the greater Bay Area. Quilts should measure no smaller than 30" on a side and no more than 45" per side. Quilts must be pre-washed prior to your donation to remove any potential contaminates. Flannel backs are nice, but not required.

Outreach Programs Specifications

Preferred quilt sizes for our charitable programs:

Charitable Program Specifications

Bundle of Joy and Minimum 30" on a side;

Loved Twice maximum 45" on a side

All infant baby quilts are to be freshly laundered

Donation Quilts/Quilt Tops for LifeMoves/Foster Children: Twin-size (approximately 65" x 80")

Additional quilt size information:

Suggested Sizes**

Afghan/Lap quilt 52" W x 68"-78" L

Wheelchair Lap Quilt 36" x 36" to 38" x 47"

Twin 60" x 80"

Full/Double 84" x 90"

Queen 90" x 108"

King 108" x 108"

Cal King 114" x 117"

Pillowcases: 3/4 yard of fabric for the body and/3 yard of fabric for the cuff

** Quilt sizes listed are those most commonly used by quilting magazines. Drop and pillow tuck requirements vary by bed height and personal preference.