A Quilt to Bring Comfort and Connection
There’s something so special about a handmade quilt. It’s more than just fabric and thread—it’s a gift of warmth, comfort, and the feeling that someone cares. That’s why I’m so grateful to be part of the Quilt Donation Drive 2025 Blog Hop, now in its fifth year. This incredible initiative is organized by Stacey Lee Creative and dedicated to providing quilts to Comfort Cases, a nonprofit that offers essential items to children entering the foster care system across the United States.
Comfort Cases fills backpacks with pajamas, books, toiletries, and other necessities, and this year, they’re including handmade quilts to offer an extra layer of love and comfort. Imagine a child, stepping into a completely new and unfamiliar chapter of their life, being wrapped in a quilt that was made just for them. It’s such a powerful gesture—one I’m honored to be part of.
My Donation Quilt: Always Together Quilt
For this donation, I made a baby-sized version of my Always Together Quilt pattern. The design of this quilt is deeply personal to me—it’s all about connection and community, something every child deserves to feel.
I pieced this quilt using leftover blocks from my Wildflower Wovens lookbook project. The fabrics include a soft, earthy mix of Wildflower Wovens by Suzy Quilts for Art Gallery Fabrics, paired with colorful prints from her Evolve and Duval collections. Together, they bring a sense of warmth, playfulness, and texture—everything I hope the child who receives this quilt will feel when they snuggle up with it.
The Always Together Quilt is one of my go-to patterns for donation quilts because it’s quick to make, kid-friendly, and designed to be scrappy or simple—perfect for using up fabrics from your stash.
➡️ You can find the Always Together Quilt pattern HERE.
And, in the spirit of giving, I’m offering 20% off the pattern with the code QUILTDRIVE through May 1st, 2025. Whether you’re making a quilt to donate or one to wrap someone you love in comfort, I hope this pattern inspires you as much as it’s inspired me.
What Quilts to Donate
Quilt Patterns
Choose kid-friendly patterns that are fun, colorful, and comforting! If you need ideas, here are a few patterns that are easy to sew and great for beginners:
🧵 Always Together Quilt – quick, beginner-friendly, and made for meaningful gifting.
🧵 Charming One by Sharon Holland Designs
🧵 Baby Lattice by Amy Smart | Diary of a Quilter
Recommended Quilt Sizes
🪡 Big Kid Quilts: 50” x 50” (slight variations accepted)
🪡 Baby Quilts: 30” x 40” (slight variations accepted)
These sizes fit perfectly inside a Comfort Case backpack and are easy for kids to carry with them.
Materials
✨ Use high-quality fabrics, the kind you’d choose for your own children or grandchildren. This ensures each child feels cherished and loved.
✨ Fabrics should be soft, durable, and machine washable (100% cotton or cotton blends work well).
✨ Choose batting that’s lightweight but cozy—cotton, cotton/poly blends, or bamboo batting are great options. I used bamboo for mine.
✨ Bright, fun prints or soothing, comforting color palettes are encouraged!
✨ Quilts should be securely quilted (no more than 4" between stitching) and have a strong, machine-stitched binding.
Key Dates for the Quilt Donation Drive 2025
🗓️ February 1, 2025 – The drive officially opens! Start sewing or prepping your quilt.
🗓️ May 31, 2025 – The last day Comfort Cases can receive your quilt. Be sure to allow plenty of time for shipping!
How to Participate in the Quilt Donation Drive 2025
1️⃣ Make a Quilt
Sew a baby or big kid quilt using quality quilting cottons in cheerful or comforting prints. Refer to the size guidelines above.
2️⃣ Print and Fill Out the Comfort Cases Note
Include this personal note with your quilt—it's a beautiful way to offer a few words of encouragement to the child receiving your quilt. Download the note template here.
3️⃣ Mail Your Quilt
Send your quilt and the completed Comfort Cases Note to the address provided on Stacey Lee Creative’s page. You can find the shipping address here.
📦 Your quilt will be placed inside a Comfort Case and delivered to a child in foster care.
4️⃣ Spread the Word and Share Your Quilt!
Post your quilt on Instagram (or your favorite space!) and use the hashtag #quiltdonationdrive2025 to join the community of quilters participating in this beautiful effort.
And don't forget to enter the Giveaway and check out all the amazing prizes - HERE!
In case I've forgotten anything Stacey Lee has all the details you could want.
Meet the Makers
Hi, I'm Tamara, the heart and hands behind Remi Vail Studio. This blog hop is filled with talented and generous quilters sharing their donation quilts and stories. Make sure to visit all the hosts for more ideas and inspiration!
And don’t forget to follow along on Instagram at #quiltdonationdrive2025 to see all the heartfelt quilts being made and donated.
Why I’m Participating
The Always Together Quilt was inspired by the connections that keep us close, even when we’re far apart. Donating this quilt through Comfort Cases feels like sending that message in the most tangible way—wrapping a child in warmth, care, and love, even if we’ve never met.
If you’ve ever felt the pull to use your quilting for good, this is such a meaningful way to do it. And if you have questions about my quilt or the donation drive, I’d love to hear from you!
xo,
Tamara
