• Make sure the quilt is 60 x 80 inches (TWIN), or LARGER

• Design for masculine, feminine, or neutral.

• Use sturdy fabrics & good thread.

• If you are tying the quilt, use strong methods. "Machine tacks" may be preferable to "hand tying" so that little fingers don't get caught in a tie's loop.

• Plan for the quilt to endure hugging, tugging, and frequent washing. (Don't attach small items that might be a choking hazard to toddlers.)

• Be sure to donate quilts throughout the year!

• Before your turn-in day, check for stray pins, needles, or loose threads.

• On or before donating: Obtain GAAQG fabric label & sew onto reverse side of quilt. (GAAQG labels must be sewn on each donated item as part of GAAQG's reporting to IRS.)

• You can print your own GAAQG fabric labels by ironing a piece of muslin to an 8.5"x11" sheet of freezer paper and then printing these and cutting them out. Please peel the paper off before sewing to the quilt. (See the label file below.)

• Show quilt during Guild Meeting & leave for Guild's Safe House volunteers collecting them - or - leave completed portion / finished quilt on Safe House table before or after Guild meeting - or - call SH volunteer listed in GAAQG Newsletter for help.

• For those who itemize on their tax returns, receipts for charity donations are available from GAAQG.

Make a quilt from a simple pattern

There are many different patterns that can be quickly constructed to make a S.A.F.E. House quilt. Periodically, we'll post some ideas below.