COMMUNITY OUTREACH

LQG sponsors Community Outreach programs to further the mission of the guild.  We encourage everyone to get involved in these worthwhile projects.

  • Cuddle Quilts

    President Sue Volkmer started Cuddle Quilts in her term, 1984-85. After starting with approximately 100 quilts per year, we now average 500 quilt donations per year. The quilts are distributed through agencies in Lincoln such as HHS, People’s City Mission, and local elementary schools. Many thanks to all volunteers and donors who have continued to make this project a success for 30 + years!

    The Cuddle Quilt volunteers meet on the first Friday of the month 9 am - 2 pm at the Guild's Resource Room, College View 7th Day Adventist Church, 49th & Prescott. Enter through door #2 on the south side of the church. If the first Friday is close to a holiday, please contact Vicky (contact info below) about meeting plans. 

    Cuddle Quilts are roughly 45" x 60" to twin size. Our quilts go to children of all ages, or to adults through some agencies. A small person would be comfortable with a larger quilt, but a larger person is uncomfortable under a smaller quilt, so think larger quilts versus smaller.

    At Guild meetings, members can pick up quilt kits which contain directions and fabric to make a Cuddle Quilt top. Also available are quilt sandwiches: top, batting, backing and binding to take home for tying or machine quilting.

    We welcome donations of clean cotton fabrics, or batting of any kind.

    To request quilt donations, or if you have questions, please contact:
    Vicky Skuodas (402) 580-5765  gs20937@gmail.com

    Any Cuddle Quilt can be hand or machine pieced.  They can also be tied, hand or machine quilted. 

  • Quilts of Valor
    What is a Quilt of Valor?
    A Quilt of Valor (QOV) is a wartime quilt made to honor our war wounded and those service-members and veterans who have been affected by war. It is the quilter’s tangible way to say “Thank you for your service, sacrifice and valor in the defense of our country.”

    What size is a Quilt of Valor?
    Generally, a QOV is a lap-size quilt: Recommended size: 60" x 80".

    What fabrics are used to make a Quilt of Valor?
    Choose fabrics that are high quality, high thread count, 100% cotton, not previously used.
    Choose fabric you would want to have in the best quilt you own.

    What colors are used to make a Quilt of Valor?
    The most popular colors are red, white and blue. Patriotic fabrics are generally loved. However, not all recipients want red, white and blue quilts, so feel free to choose other color palettes as well. About 10% of the recipients are women, but, in general, they do not request ultra-feminine quilts.

    How can I get involved???
    1. Make a quilt; if you have the ability to do the whole thing, go for it!
    2. Make a quilt top and provide backing; you can get it quilted by QOV or Guild members.
    3. Donate patriotic fabrics, batting and/or money.
    4. Make a block — kit provided at Guild meetings.

    We meet the 2nd Saturday of each month at the International Quilt Museum (IQM), from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Bring your own project. Also, bring a sack lunch (we can store lunches in the fridge at the IQM).

    QOVs are awarded each month at the VA Coffeehaus in the Auld Pavillion Recreation Center (Antelope Park); 3rd Friday of each month from 10:00am to 12:00pm. All are welcome to attend.

    For more information, contact Sara Kenny, Nebraska QOV State Coordinator at sara.kenny@qovf.org.

  • Discover Nebraska
    Discover Nebraska began as a project of the Nebraska State Quilt Guild. The Lincoln Quilters Guild adapted the program and has been doing presentations since the fall of 2000.

    Discover Nebraska is a Quilting/Social Studies unit geared to 4th graders studying Nebraska history. Our objective is to enrich the curriculum by providing an interesting and educational way to teach Nebraska history and the history of quilt making. To accomplish this, we use our Discover Nebraska quilt (made by our committee), a Nebraska map, visuals and quilts. Guild members have donated over 20 quilts for this purpose. Our quilts range from an 1887 crazy quilt to a painted quilt that tells the story from the book "Sam Johnson and the Blue Ribbon Quilt." Our donated quilts have been documented by a group of ladies who work in quilt preservation and documentation. Two hours is spent in each school beginning with a central presentation for all 4th grade classrooms. The students then go to the classroom, where they color quilt blocks and assemble their paper quilt. All classes reassemble to show off their quilt, we review the materials presented, show our current quilting projects and answer student’s questions.

    To learn more, visit the Discover Nebraska website at discovernebraska.org.

  • Sleep in Heavenly Peace
    Desired quilt size is 50”- 60" x 75"- 90" as bunk beds don’t have space for extra on the sides.  The Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) organization provides new bedding, pillow, and quilt with each bed, as the recipients don’t always have the necessary bedding available.

    Quilt drop offs are at Good Shepherd Church at 8300 E Pointe Rd from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.

    Sleep In Heavenly Peace raises $250 per bed for the bed construction and bedding. Anyone wishing to work on a build, or to donate, contact Rhonda Obermeier, Director for the Lincoln Chapter (402.730.3430).

    Their email is NE-LINCOLN@SHPBEDS.ORG