Library Summer Quilt Camp 2009

Cocoa Beach Library's childlren's librarian Cindy Heinig hosted a quilting experience for 22 kids who met every Thursday afternoon in July. Assisted by EduQuilter volunteers, students sewed personal quilts by using a Blox & Frames pattern or designing their own quilts using precut 8" blocks.

Kids Summer Quilt Camp 2009

Trinity Presbyterian Church in Satellite Beach repeated its hospitality by letting us hold a weeklong camp in their social hall. Two groups of campers, Star Stitchers (beginners), Zigzaggers (returning second year campers) selected their choice of precut quilt packet and with the assistance of  dedicated volunteers sewed personal quilts and "flat pets." A third group of advanced students designed their own wall panels for which they pieced advanced blocks, learned to applique, machine quilted the project, and then bound the edges.

Melbourne High School - Threads of Love 4

Mrs. Bollo's sewing students produced thirty-plus group quilts which were given to children residing at The Haven. Beginner students tied their quilts, and the advanced students machine quilted their quilts. This is the fouth year that Mrs. Bollo's classes have learned to make quilts which are donated to children's charities. Students who choose to continue quilting can then make personal quilts. 

Indialantic Elementary School 2009

Mrs. Chatterton's fourth graders learned to operate sewing machines and worked in groups which were led by parent and EduQuilter volunteers. The resulting quilts, sewed under the watchful eye of Zeus, their class mascot, were then donated to The Haven.

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HOOVER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Mrs. Frisbee and Mrs. Ivers' special needs students gleefully produced quilts and other sewn items as part of their vocational and educational curriculum. School aides and EduQuilter volunteers assist with this this ongoing program.

CUTTING PARTY

Volunteers collectively donated 239 hours cutting fabric for quilt kits for Stone Middle School students. An additional 241 volunteer hours were spent at the site, and the volunteers enjoyed every minute of their experience!

EDUQUILTERS - FROM DAY ONE

It began with a hallway full of sewing machines and twelve women who are passionate about quilting. EduQuilters was incorporated October 2003 and, in January 2004, leaped into expanding The Kids Quilt Project. The photos are from workdays and classes held throughout the year.