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 In
1995 WRTC began the donor family quilt project as a way for families
to be involved in something tangible concerning their loved ones
and the gift of life they chose to make. Families were invited
to create patches to honor their loved ones. The project
began in January of that year and by April 1995, three finished
quilts were presented at the Donor Family Gathering.
Today,
donor families continue to send quilt squares as a way to honor
their loved ones and in 2003 WRTC unveiled a seventh quilt.
The
quilts have traveled throughout the District of Columbia, Maryland
and Virginia, being displayed at almost every hospital in WRTC's
service area and featured at numerous meetings, press conferences,
health fairs, presentations and community gatherings. When
they are not out in the community, the quilts hang in our offices
for visitors and staff to appreciate.
Each
family is also invited to provide a narrative of their quilt square
that will be included on our web site as well as in books that
accompany each quilt as it travels around the community.
To
honor your loved one in a Remembrance Quilt:
1. You do not need to be exceptionally
artistic to contribute. The square can be as simple or as
complex as you wish. WRTC can also assist you in deciding
what to put on your square.
2. WRTC would be happy to provide you with a
square of material.
3. If you use your own fabric, you will cut a
10"x10" square piece of fabric. You will use 8"x8"
for your design and save the extra one inch all around the sides
for the quilter to use in attaching it to other squares.
4. Some techniques
that families have used include appliqué,
cross stitch, embroidery, needlepoint, sewing or painting.
5. Please be sure to
use fabric, thread, paints or appliqués
that can be dry cleaned so we can maintain the quilts over a long
period of time.
6. Feel free to include
the name of your loved one, any significant dates or events and/or
a scanned photograph.
7. You are welcome to
stop by WRTC's office to view the quilts. Be sure to call
ahead to ensure they are in the offices rather than on display
in the community.
8.
The quilts are an ongoing project. Squares can be submitted at
any time. |