Quilting for a Cause
At Ann Arbor Sewing Center, we are continually inspired by the generosity and creativity of our quilting community. Quilters use their passion, talent, and time to make a difference in the lives of others—and we are honored to be a part of that mission.
We are proud to serve as a drop-off site for two incredible organizations: Project Linus and Quilts for Kids. See more information below on these incredible organizations.
You will find drop off boxes located in the back of the store when you first walk in.
Project Linus
The Project Linus Mission
Project Linus is comprised of hundreds of local chapters and thousands of volunteers across the United States. Each volunteer and local chapter all work together to help us achieve our mission which is to provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or other- wise in need through the gifts of new, handmade blankets and afghans, lovingly created by volunteer "blanketeers."
Become a “Blanketeer”
Our volunteers, known as “blanketeers,” provide new, handmade, washable blankets to be given as gifts to seriously ill and traumatized children, ages 0-18. It is Project Linus’ policy to accept blankets of all sizes, depending on local chapter needs. All blanket styles are welcome, including quilts, tied comforters, fleece blankets, crocheted or knitted afghans, and receiving blankets in child-friendly colors. Always remember that blankets must be homemade, washable, free of pins, and come from smoke-free environments due to allergy reasons.
Quilts for Kids
The Quilts for Kids Mission
Quilts for Kids is a 501(C)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming fabrics into patchwork quilts to comfort children facing serious illness, trauma, abuse or natural disasters.
Volunteer
You can use your stash of brightly colored kid-friendly fabric to create patchwork quilts of your own and donate them to Quilts for Kids