3012-D Cielo Court Click here to get directions.

Cindy Gregory and Maureen Zimmerman delivered 30 quilts to Gerard's House, 13 quilts to Many Mothers, and 17 pillowcases to school nurses. We currently have 20 baby quilts set aside for Santa Fe Woman's Club Baby Shower in May and will be adding to that count as the date gets closer. After meeting with Rose Marie from Packages of Comfort (chemo), we are modifying the size for that organization (* see below in Guildline table). They prefer smaller quilts so that patients can bring quilts with them during chemo treatments.

We are happy to receive quilt tops (along with backing and binding fabric if possible but not necessary) but we jump with joy at receiving a completely finished quilt. Thank you for whatever you can donate. Your time and effort are greatly appreciated.

Community Service Drop off / Pick Up 
NNMQG Community Service
Drop-off/Pick-up Opportunities
scheduled for 2025:

New Drop Off/Pick Up Day is the SECOND Saturday of the month. 

Community Service Contacts:
Dru Hammond and Kay Welch

Next CS Drop-off/Pick-up Date:
Saturday, April 12 • 10 am-2 pm • 3012-D Cielo Court (next to Sewing Center of Santa Fe). Can’t make the Drop-off Day? Santa Fe Quilting accepts CS drop-offs during all store open hours. Quilters are always welcome to call Dru if they need CS kits or batting between Drop-off/Pick-up Days.

Future drop-off dates to note on your calendar:
May 10
June 14
 
Can’t make the Drop-off Day?
Santa Fe Quilting accepts CS drop-offs during all open store hours.

A guideline of quilt sizes for CS:
Baby • 40” to 45” square using baby prints/colors, flannel backing optional.
Child • 45” x 50” or larger using age-appropriate prints, bright colors and themes.
Teen • 50” x 60” or larger using teen-themed fabrics or graphic designs.
Adult • 55” x 65” or larger for either women (Solace and chemo) or men (chemo).

Community Service News

Since 1997 Gerard’s House has been serving the needs of local children and adults in grief.  They continue to not only counsel grieving children and adults at their facility but are reaching out to schools where suicide prevention is needed.  In addition, children and teens living with seriously ill family members are also welcome at Gerard’s House.

Below is a photo of a few participants working on their quilts at Gerard’s House.  (Photo taken by staff member with signed approval to show child’s face.)

Many Mothers

Many Mothers has been in serving families in Santa Fe and surrounding areas since the 90’s.  Started by Anna McCormick the mission of Many Mother’s "is to provide in-home services and wraparound care to achieve health equity and wellbeing for babies and their caregivers.  Programs are available at no cost to eligible families with infants."
 Basically, volunteers are matched with families of infants to provide support and care for those first challenging months of life.  In an age where so many families are not living side by side with their extended families this service supports and nurtures young families.  NNMQG quilts are used in the initial gift basket of infant needs.  For more information on Many Mothers check out Manymothers.org.  ​

Another Need in Our Community

This is a group in Eldorado that works with developmentally delayed kids on fine motor skills.  They love anything scrap (fabric, lace, embroidery thread, trim, buttons).  Kay just gave me bags full of fabric scraps which are going to be made into summer kits for them to take home.  Might be fun to have a yearly "cleaning" day where everyone can dump their unwanted stuff - she has cleaned me out and it felt  liberating.  We have permission to use the picture - this was from the stuff I gave her in January. 
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Community Service Patterns You Can Use To Help Our Causes!  Feel Free to Download and use for our next Drop Off Day
Community Service Placemats, Napkins & Pillowcases

Making Your Own

Of course, you may use your own pattern for a Community Service quilts.  However, please ensure that your finished product falls within one of these size ranges:
Crib size (for baby or toddler) (36-45” x 45-54”)
Lap size (for children or adults) (54-60” x 68-76”)
Twin size (single bed for children) (65-70” x 80-85”)
Please avoid using holiday or religious themed fabrics for your Community Service projects.
Donation Receipts for Tax Purposes
To claim as a tax deduction the cost of materials for a quilt or other materials donated to Community Service, please click below, download it, fill it out and have it signed by the Guild member accepting your donation.  This letter will serve as your receipt for your donation to the Northern NM Quilt Guild.
Thank you for your generous support, contributing to the ongoing success of our NNMQG Community Service program!