Minnesota Quilters started the "Quilting for Others" program in 1999. The idea was to work with groups of young people to educate them about our our craft. We want them to learn about our past and bring it into their future.
The group is in charge of setting up a facility for a day long workshop, registering the young people and having adults to supervise. We are in charge of providing kits with patterns, the materials for the quilts and teachers to instruct the children. We also require that the finished quilts be donated to a charity, shelter, etc. Hence the name "Quilting for Others"
To date we have worked with about 1, 978 young people who have created over 258 quilts. Many of these young people have continued making quilts for others.

Volunteers Needed

See the Volunteer corner for how you can help this project.