GENERAL INFORMATION
SIZE: 36” Square NICU quilts or approximately 40” x 45” crib/lap quilts. For older children/teens up to twin size are acceptable. We are always in need of larger quilts for older children/teens. Gender neutral quilts are also needed.

FABRICS: 100% cotton (regular or flannel). Please do not use polar fleece or repurposed fabric (i.e., used sheets, clothing, etc.). The kids love brightly colored, kid friendly fabrics. Some quilts go to teens so remember if making a quilt for an older child use appropriate fabrics.

BATTING:  One layer of 1/8” - 1/4” LOW LOFT batting - may be cotton, wool, polyester or a blend.

ASSEMBLING THE QUILT: All quilts must be machine pieced and machine quilted (please do not use mono-filament thread). The quilts require a good amount of machine quilting (2 - 2 1/2 inches) since they go through a washer and dryer cycle daily. Don’t forget to quilt in the borders. DO NOT USE invisible or monofilament thread, these can melt in commercial dryers, please use cotton thread.

PLEASE DO NOT HAND TIE THE QUILTS. Hand tied quilts can be a potential choking hazard and do not hold up to the daily washings they go through. DO NOT add emblishments -- buttons, sequins, rhinestones, long strings or loops. These could be a choking hazard.

LABEL: If you requested a kit it will contain either a QFK label. Please attach label to the reverse side, lower left hand corner. Do not stitch label into seam. Stitch on all four sides, using closely spaced stitches so label will not catch on IV tubing. Feel free to add your own label alongside the QFK label with your first name, quilt date, and quilt title or name.

PLEASE CHECK FOR PINS!

WASH AND DRY ALL QUILTS BEFORE SENDING, NO fabric softener/ dryer sheets.

A tax donation form can be sent to you if you would like one for quilts made from your own fabrc.

Additional kits are available upon request.

When completed --
Drop you quilts at one of our Drop Off Locations or send to us.

If using FedEx or UPS ship to:    If using U.S. Mail, mail to:
    Quilts for Kids Illinois Chapter, Inc. Quilts for Kids Illinois Chapter, Inc.
    350 Gainsborough Dr.P.O. Box 8211
    Romeoville, IL 60446Romeoville, IL 60446

Remember to return Kit Tracking Form with your completed quilts.

Additional Questions -- call 815 861-4838 or send an email
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Four Patch
Nine Patch
NICU Quilt
Last Updated: January 27, 2012
Downy Touch of Comfort
Colcha de Cuarto-Parche
Disappearing Nine Patch
Pinwheel Quilt
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Wheel Chair Bag
Journals
Hospital Bed Saddlebags
A great pattern for students or scout troops that want to sew for Quilts for Kids Illinois Chapter
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Preemie Pads
A very simple project. Requires 2 pieces 100% cotton and 1 piece washable cotton flannel 18" x 18". Use flannel in place of batting. You can pillowcase finish this and the only quilting is one large 'X'