(February 5, 2005) From Sandie McMichaels:
Subject: Quilts for Wounded Soldiers
Quilts Are Needed for Wounded Soldiers and Marines Returning from Iraq and
Afghanistan
If you would like to help with this effort for our wounded heroes in
Walter Reed and Bethesda Naval Hospital, please observe the following
guidelines.
Size: Lap size at least 50 x 60 [100% cotton fabrics and cotton
batting must be used in order for the quilts to breathe when placed
over injuries and to guard against further injury to the recipient.]
Remember, most of the wounded are big men and a smaller quilt is hard
to cuddle with.
Color: Patriotic colors preferred in any design. But I am sure any
color of quilt would be welcome.
Labels: To: An American Hero
From: Your name, guild or group name
Note: It is an added plus if you take time to attach a simple note to
the quilt.
Quilters, these are not charity quilts. An American man or woman has
put their life on the line. In World War II the American women pulled
together to help our service men and women and now the time has come
for us to do our part. We all know what joy and comfort a quilt can
mean to our loved ones. These military personnel are put in harm's way
and have come home injured. This can be our way to show love and
comfort through our quilting efforts. Please, won't you help?
For Walter Reed Army Medical Center send quilts to:
Barbara Green, Station Manager American Red Cross
3rd Floor Walter Reed Army Medical Center
6900 Georgia Avenue
NW Washington, DC 20307
For Bethesda Naval Hospital send quilts to:
Lorie L. Woomer
240 East Church Street
Frederick, MD 21701
You can do a Google search on "quilts for wounded soldiers" to see the efforts by
other groups around the country towards this cause.
