Shirley O turned in our first Camp Coco quilt this year! It's bright and cheery with outdoorsy prints on the front, and the back is pieced in green and brown prints that won't show the dirt.
Shirley added a little something extra to her quilt by embroidering "Camp Coco 2007" on the back. This quilt will be a reminder of a fun summer for the child who receives it. Thanks, Shirley.
The Central Illinois region needs 120 quilts by June 15 for children at Camp Coco, a camp for children ages 6-16 with leukemia, other cancers, and blood disorders. Quilts (pieced top, batting, backing – no fleece) must be of 100% cotton. They should be at least 40” wide and 60” to 72” long. Remember that some of these kids are teenage boys who need a large blanket. The quilts should have a summertime outdoors theme and be bright and cheerful. Please use backing that is dark enough to hide dirt from camp. If you would like to help but are not sure about finding a pattern or the right fabric, the Linus Committee will be providing some kits with a pattern and fabric for the top, but kit-makers will need to provide their own batting, backing, and binding. If you would like a kit, please let the Linus Committee know as soon as possible.
Shirley added a little something extra to her quilt by embroidering "Camp Coco 2007" on the back. This quilt will be a reminder of a fun summer for the child who receives it. Thanks, Shirley.
The Central Illinois region needs 120 quilts by June 15 for children at Camp Coco, a camp for children ages 6-16 with leukemia, other cancers, and blood disorders. Quilts (pieced top, batting, backing – no fleece) must be of 100% cotton. They should be at least 40” wide and 60” to 72” long. Remember that some of these kids are teenage boys who need a large blanket. The quilts should have a summertime outdoors theme and be bright and cheerful. Please use backing that is dark enough to hide dirt from camp. If you would like to help but are not sure about finding a pattern or the right fabric, the Linus Committee will be providing some kits with a pattern and fabric for the top, but kit-makers will need to provide their own batting, backing, and binding. If you would like a kit, please let the Linus Committee know as soon as possible.
1 comment:
I have a son who attends camp coco and I just wanted to tell all of you thank you so much for your generous gifts of time and talent (and treasure!) to do this for the kids. Every stitch is done with love, we know, and we take it very much to heart.
thank you, all of you!
Jen
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