Question:  I have extra new quilting "stuff. How do I donate this to the Green Valley Quilt guild?

How we use donated quilting supplies:
  • Fabric for quilts, baby blankets, bags, and Christmas stockings, for our Charity Quilting, especially large pieces for backing or quilt tops.
  • New /Unused items for the Quilt Show for raffle baskets, the Boutique, and Small Quilt Sales.
  • New fabrics of all sizes for processing by our Fabulous Fabrics Boutique team.
  • New /Unused items at meetings for the Stash Table and door prizes
  • New or gently used items for the "Free Stuff" table available at all meetings

How do I donate? 
  • If you're a non-member, send an email with your contact info and a description of what you want to donate to [email protected].  We will route your message to the Charity Bee Chair or . 
  • If you're a member with a large donation, contact the President or the Charity Bee chair. 
  • You can bring items to a meeting and ask the person who checks you in for more specific directions. 
Estate Sales 
  • If you are a family or estate sale agent who is selling a quilter's stash, please contact us at [email protected].  Although we usually cannot volunteer to tag and organize the quilt items for you, we want to help.  We will advertise your event on our FaceBook group and newsletters. and we will work with you to pick up items you wish to donate to us.  
 Now Accepting Donations for the Stash Table and Door Prizes
  • You are encouraged to donate new or unused quilting items to the guild, which will be used for quilt show baskets, the stash table, door prizes, and for boutique items.
  • Our Fabulous Fabrics Boutique Bee processes extra fabric for sale on FF Boutique events. 
  • We also have a "free table" at our meetings for items that are older or more used but still a treasure for someone. 
  • Need some ideas as to what could be donated? Here are just a few:
    • Small quilts/wallhangings/table runners (perimeter size limited to a total of 100 inches) -
    • Fabric – fat quarters, bundles, pre-cuts of all sizes, yardage
    • Tote bags, zipper bags
    • Pot holders, oven mitts, aprons
    • Quilt kits, small project kits, and new patterns
    • Small quilty items, notions, rulers, thread
    • Quilty note cards, pin cushions
    • Dog collars/bandanas
    • *Please ask before donating quilt books – we tend to get too many to handle.*