Community Quilt Day 2021

Our  scrap basket is overflowing and it's time to turn them into beautiful  scrappy blankets to donate to Journey Home. Journey Home is a local  organization finding innovative solutions to end homelessness in  Hartford. We are excited to be partnering again with them on this  project!

COMMUNITY QUILT DAY DETAILS

-Community Quilt Day is open to all ages and all skill levels.

-Kids must be 8 years old or over to use a sewing machine.

-Kids not currently enrolled in an after school class must be accompanied by an adult.

-No sewing experience is necessary.

-If you don't want to so (or aren't old enough) we have plenty of  work to do including sorting scraps, helping the sewers and more!

-Sign up is in 1 hour intervals but please feel free to sign up for  as many as you can. Space is limited so please do not take a space if  you won't be able to make it!

HOME GOODS DRIVE

We are also holding a drive for the items that Journey Home needs most including:

-pots/pans

-spatulas

-mixing spoons

-bath towels

-twin/queen sheet sets

-comforters

WANT TO SEW AT HOME?

If you would like to add to our quilts but can't attend please  contact us at laura@hartfordstitch.com. There are many ways you can help  including making blocks at home with your scraps or ours or finishing  the quilts once the tops are pieced!

SAFETY AND HEALTH PRECAUTIONS

-Attendance is limited to 8 people per hour to ensure that we can keep adequate space among all participants.

-Masks are required for the duration of the stay regardless of vaccination status.

-Machines and equipment will be cleaned in between shifts.

-Do not attend if you do not feel well or have been in contact with someone who has COVID-19.

-All participants are required to sign a waiver upon arrival.