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# Quilts for Kids, Salt Lake Chapter

A touch of comfort

## Sitemaps

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## Posts

- [Come Sit & Sew in 2026](https://quiltsforkidsslc.org/2025/11/28/save-the-date/) - Our workshops are free to join with us to sit and sew. We enjoy a lot of fun and fellowship. Most days there are even delectable goodies.
- [All the Stats](https://quiltsforkidsslc.org/2022/01/04/stats/) - The Salt Lake Chapter of Quilts for Kids distributed 1925 comfort quilts to Utah children during 2020. Then, in 2021, 2150 children received comfort quilts.
- [2017 Achievements](https://quiltsforkidsslc.org/2018/06/04/2017-achievements/) - Woo Hoo! 390 children in Utah received a touch of quilted comfort in 2017. That's 4 times more than last year simply because volunteer quilters stepped up to the challenge to do what they can and here's the wonderful results: 142 quilt kits were signed out because the news is getting out faster than quilters
- [Great Job, Utah!](https://quiltsforkidsslc.org/2023/01/03/did-we-break-10000/) - How long did it take the Salt Lake Chapter to distribute more than 10,000 quilts to Utah children? Not as long as one might have expected. Here are the numbers.
- [Thank you, Salt Lake Ogden Long Arm Quilt Guild!](https://quiltsforkidsslc.org/2024/10/16/thank-you/) - Thank you, Salt Lake Ogden Long Arm Quilt Guild. We cannot rejoice enough to express our gratitude for your participation with us! These ladies quilted 50 quilts for us this year. That's 50 children suffering with debilitating physical conditions or circumstances that now know even strangers are standing with them. Utah children are so loved.
- [In Memory of Peggy Crouch](https://quiltsforkidsslc.org/2024/07/31/in-memory-of-peggy-crouch/) - We are saddened by the unexpected passing of Peggy Crouch, our Angel Quilt Binder. For the past several years Peggy has tirelessly bound over 1,500 quilts per year. She always received the quilts cheerfully and asked for more. Then she would bind them before and after her full time job. Serving others was her passion
- [Quilters are Needed](https://quiltsforkidsslc.org/2025/05/04/quilters-needed/) - Quilters are needed to help us finish the quilt kits that have been so lovingly pieced together by our sewers. Will you consider helping us out? The Quilts for Kids home office in Pennsylvania requires volunteers to quilt and bind their signed-out quilt kits. But here at the Salt Lake Chapter, Sandy allows folks to
- [It is, Indeed, a Joyous Privilege for Us All](https://quiltsforkidsslc.org/2025/07/29/it-is-indeed-a-humbling-privilege-for-us-all/) - it is to bring this testimony to you. So, I'm just going to tell you what we have seen with our own eyes and heard with our own ears so you can rejoice too.
- [Wavy Grid Quilting Pattern](https://quiltsforkidsslc.org/2019/07/29/wavy-grid-quilting-pattern/) - The Wavy Grid Quilting Pattern works well for all our quilts but it is especially suited to the Checkmate kit pattern. Machine Settings: • Straight stitch length = 10 to 12 stitches per inch • Walking Foot for best results Quilting Stitches: A. Keep all stitches roughly 1 inch away from all raw edges of
- [Batting Discount](https://quiltsforkidsslc.org/2019/12/16/batting-discount/) - Many sewers do not know how or do not have the means to quilt our kits. So, Headquarters has permitted us to sell batting at a huge discount to anyone willing to help us get our unfinished tops quilted. Here are the particulars: Price: $3.00 (cash only) for one piece of batting that fits our
- [Fellowship with Us at Our Free Workshops](https://quiltsforkidsslc.org/2024/01/02/free-workshops/) - Our free workshops are open to anyone who can operate their sewing machine and can follow a sewing pattern. See page for more details.
- [Alternate Square Quilting Pattern](https://quiltsforkidsslc.org/2019/07/29/alternate-square-quilting-pattern/) - This easy quilting pattern, which is just as acceptable as the Wavy Grid Quilting Pattern, can also be finished within an hour. This quilting pattern works well for quilts with an even number of columns and an odd number of rows. It is a continuous pattern. This means that if it is accomplished without mistakes
- [Diamond Quilt Pattern](https://quiltsforkidsslc.org/2020/08/28/diamond-quilt-pattern/) - Stitch a simple diamond quilt pattern either continuously or discontinuously. Both are easy. And, both can be stitched on a regular sewing machine.
- [How Long Do We Have To Complete Signed-out Quilts?](https://quiltsforkidsslc.org/2018/05/20/how-long-do-we-have-to-complete-signed-out-quilts/) - Unbeknownst to me at quilt guild last week, a woman got up and confessed to the entire guild that she had not turned in her Quilts for Kids finished kit for more than two years. She opened by saying she was quite embarrassed for holding on to her kit for so long but there was
- [Thank You, Nuttall’s Stores](https://quiltsforkidsslc.org/2018/06/04/thank-you-nuttalls-stores/) - Nuttall's Bernina graciously allowed the local chapter of Quilts for Kids to use their long arm machines during the QUSM show (May 3 to 5, 2018). We were able to try out their machines and learn to quilt free-motion style all at the same time. It was fun and easy, but the best part of
- [Cool Stuff to Share](https://quiltsforkidsslc.org/2018/05/14/cool-stuff-to-share/) - I've been asked several times where all the fabric comes from that goes into our workshop kits. The answer makes my heart leap for joy every time I get to share it. Everything we use comes from all the generous people who love to share their cool stuff that they no longer want or need.
- [Wonderful Privilege](https://quiltsforkidsslc.org/2018/05/16/wonderful-privilege/) - There is absolutely nothing like the wonderful privilege of pretending to be a fly on the wall at a Quilts for Kids workshop. The witnessed joy is pure heaven.
- [Acceptable Donations](https://quiltsforkidsslc.org/2018/03/07/what-kind-of-items-does-quilts-for-kids-distribute-to-children/) - If you are thinking of making a quilt donation to Quilts for Kids, here’s a description of acceptable donations. All donations are distributed to Utah children.
- [Where Do the Quilts Go Exactly?](https://quiltsforkidsslc.org/2018/03/07/where-do-the-quilts-go-exactly/) - The purpose for all local Quilts for Kids chapters is to minister to the children in our local areas. However, priority is given to natural disaster victims regardless where the quilts are donated. It is also of the utmost priority to Quilts for Kids that the children who receive our quilts get to keep the
- [How Do Money Gifts Get Used](https://quiltsforkidsslc.org/2018/03/07/how-do-money-gifts-get-used/) - All the local Quilts for Kids chapters have an outstanding volunteer staff at our Headquarters in Fairless Hills, PA that provide us with so much support. They handle all our governmental representation, accounting and liability obligations as a 501(c)3 organization so that we can focus on ministering to children. Headquarters graciously shares financial contributions with
- [What kind of fabric can Quilts for Kids use?](https://quiltsforkidsslc.org/2018/03/07/what-kind-of-fabric-can-quilts-for-kids-use/) - We currently have 7 quilt patterns that require 100% cotton quilt fabrics that are the full width of the bolt which is roughly 42 to 45" wide. We are also in the process of developing free patterns and workshops for scrappy style quilts that will also use scraps of 100% cotton fabrics. Subscribe to our
- [What are the safety regulations for donated quilts?](https://quiltsforkidsslc.org/2017/12/06/what-are-the-safety-regulations-for-donated-quilts/) - Quilts for Kids have safety regulations for donated quilts imposed upon us by various institutions receiving our quilts who then hand them out to the children. These regulations are also important so that the quilts do not self-destruct when daily washed in industrial washers and dryers. Quilts that do not meet the following criteria are
- [Machine Self-binding](https://quiltsforkidsslc.org/2019/12/16/machine-self-binding/) - One thing unique about Quilts for Kids kits is that they do not have binding fabric included. Instead, the instructions finish the quilts with what is called "Machine Self-Binding." Here is a great Machine Self-Binding Tutorial with step-by-step pictures. We hope this is a great resource for you as you complete your kits! If you
- [Scrappy Strip Quilt](https://quiltsforkidsslc.org/2020/02/24/scrappy-strip-quilt/) - The Scrappy Strip Quilt pattern is the easiest and fastest to cut and sew. This design is intended to be made with the scraps that are already in your fabric stash. The more varied the fabric scraps are, the more scrappy it will look. Now since fabric scraps are most often different sizes and different
- [S-w-e-e-t](https://quiltsforkidsslc.org/2020/01/10/s-w-e-e-t/) - First of all, we could not have done it without you! Thank you for doing what you can and working as a compassionate team. Together 2004 quilts reached children throughout Utah in 2019. We even put a dent in the number of quilt tops needing to be quilted. Thank you so very much from the
- [Why Special Labels?](https://quiltsforkidsslc.org/2017/12/06/why-special-labels/) - Why special labels are needed is simple. They tell children that their quilt was made by a real person as each label has a place to sign FIRST names only. These labels also let hospitals know where the quilt came from which protects Quilts for Kids from liability issues caused by other donations. So even

## Pages

- [Home](https://quiltsforkidsslc.org/) - The Quilts for Kids, Salt Lake Chapter has and is moving to a new website host. In the meantime, here is a list of workshops until the site is finished.
- [Newsletter Subscription Form](https://quiltsforkidsslc.org/newsletter-subscription-form/) - Our newsletter subscription form is the only way we have to contact you in the event of unforeseen workshop schedule changes or calls for donations due to...
- [Special Event Workshop](https://quiltsforkidsslc.org/special-event-workshop/) - Special Event There are no special events planned at this time.
- [Quilt Drop-off Locations](https://quiltsforkidsslc.org/quilt-drop-off-locations/) - Donations can be made at any of our workshops, but for your convenience, these local fabric stores will act as quilt drop-off locations on our behalf.
- [Salt lake Chapter Leaders](https://quiltsforkidsslc.org/salt-lake-chapter-leaders/) - The Quilts for Kids, Salt Lake Chapter of Quilts for Kids was originally founded by Diane Pebley in 2016. She was immediately joined by Sandy Schut literally...
- [Available Quilt Kits](https://quiltsforkidsslc.org/available-quilt-kits/) - Here are the free quilt patterns Quilts for Kids uses to make available quilt kits for folks who wish to assemble comfort quilts at home.

## Categories

- [All](https://quiltsforkidsslc.org/category/all/)
- [Outreach](https://quiltsforkidsslc.org/category/outreach/) - Who we reach, how we reach them, where they are reached, and how anyone can get involved.
- [F. A. Q.](https://quiltsforkidsslc.org/category/faq/) - Frequently asked questions about how Quilts for Kids operates.
- [Quilts & Quilting Patterns](https://quiltsforkidsslc.org/category/quilts-quilting/) - What we sow, how, and why it is sown this way.
- [Progress Statistics](https://quiltsforkidsslc.org/category/stats/) - Statistical information on Quilt’s for Kids: Salt Lake Chapter
- [Gratitudes](https://quiltsforkidsslc.org/category/gratitudes/)
- [Current News](https://quiltsforkidsslc.org/category/current-news/) - The latest post.

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