Volunteer
Quilts2Heal volunteers complete all aspects of the quilt-making process including washing fabrics, ironing, cutting, pinning, inventory control, and transporting supplies, as well as traditional sewing activities including fabric-piecing, machine-quilting, tying, creating, and attaching binding. There are also many tasks for volunteers who do not sew or quilt. Quilts are created by quilters individually in their homes and/or at Quilts2Heal sew days. An average-size quilt (50” x 60”) requires 40 to 55 hours, depending on its complexity.
We depend on volunteer efforts to replenish our inventory of finished quilts. There is a continuing need for quilts to be distributed. Join us if you can. There are many projects to work on. Your time, talent and efforts DO make a difference to many in need of comfort!
Sew Days, Exchange Days, and other volunteer events and opportunities for our Connecticut Volunteers
Sew Days, Exchange Days, and other volunteer events and opportunities for our North Carolina Volunteers
Download quilt patterns and see examples of finished quilts
Exchange Days
On Exchange Days, volunteers meet briefly to return completed tops, backs and/or completed tops, or to discuss projects being worked on that need a bit of help. This is a time to pick up more fun kits, quilts to border, tie, bind and quilt.
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If you would like to donate fabric, please contact us.
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Other Events
Join us in support of our fundraisers or for in-person distribution days.
Sew Days
On Sew Days, volunteers gather to work on quilting tasks that need team efforts.
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There are many tasks that need many hands.
examples of tasks:
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prepare kits that will taken home to make a completed quilt top
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sandwiching tops with batting and backs
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sewing borders onto tops
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preparing binding
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photographing completed quilts and others...
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Come for a few hours, or the whole day; your efforts will be appreciated.
Connecticut Events
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Sew Day - Monday, January 26, 2026
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10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
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Avon Public Library, 281 Country Club Rd, Avon, CT​​​
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Community Room
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Sew Day - Monday, March 9, 2026
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10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Avon Public Library, 281 Country Club Rd, Avon, CT​​​
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Community Room
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Sew Day - Monday, March 30, 2026
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10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Simsbury Public Library, 725 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury
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Tarriffville Room
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Sew Day - Monday, April 20, 2026
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10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Simsbury Public Library, 725 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury
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Tarriffville Room
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Please bring your machine, rotary cutter, and scissors.
Let us know if you can attend the sew days and if you can stay the whole day or just for an hour or two. It helps greatly in planning when we know who is coming!
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North Carolina Events
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Sew Day - Thursday, January 8, 2026
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9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Compass Pointe Golf Club, Leland, NC
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Prep Day - Monday, January 12, 2026
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Brunswick Forest, Leland, NC
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Sew Day - Tuesday, January 20, 2026
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Brunswick Forest, Leland, NC
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Sew Day - Thursday, February 12, 2026
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9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
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Compass Pointe Golf Club, Leland, NC
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Sew Day - TBD February, 2026
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Brunswick Forest, Leland, NC
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Sew Day - Thursday, March 19, 2026
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9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Compass Pointe Golf Club, Leland, NC
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Please bring your machine, rotary cutter, and scissors.
Let us know if you can attend the sew days and if you can stay the whole day or just for an hour or two. It helps greatly in planning when we know who is coming!
