Recycled Fabrics Become 'Ugly Quilts' for Homeless - You Oughta Know (2020)

"Ugly Quilts" transforms unused fabric into cozy sleeping bags for guests at Delaware's Friendship House.

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[greylance]

A basic tutorial of how you construct these sleeping bags would be awesome!! Others could then become part of, or join others, in this brilliant and compassionate upcycling. compassionate move

[denisewolf]

There is no ugly Quilt given with love and care 💖 A Quilt always warms body and soul.

[ScrappinlizziArt]

This is so so awesome! My hats off to you beautiful ladies. I myself make "Hats for the homeless" each year is to have 150 hats ready to go by October. Even though we are in Florida, the nights are very chilly in the winter time. I am 72 years of age and homebound so this gives me something to do that makes me feel like I am helping someone. Your sleeping bags are just beautiful. This gives me an idea of something I can do also on my own to be a part of "People helping People". Thank you for your inspiration. Hugs and blessings to you all.

[arlene]

You can ask furniture stores for the fabric store books of fabric or discontinued sofa etc fabric .. they are happy to part with those books .. we make over night bags with smaller books of them .. s
Sometimes even fabric manufacturers will give you samples or bolts of discontinued fabrics as well ..
keep up your good work .. I m sure you are doing a great service to your community.. you are loved also ... ❤️👍

[CJ-phzk]

I cried. Thank God for gentle souls like you. Having experienced homelessness as a result of the economy at 74 I was not treated with such kindness. Am educated but made a very poor investment. Life is not always kind. Was so humbled listening to the stories of the young people. You ladies are like a warm blanket wrapped with love

[karenoleman]

I always wonder what the recipient does with the winter items when summer comes. I make gats and gloves for the homeless and think about a collection event so they aren’t carrying them around all summer. Could be washed, sanitized and redistributed when fall comes.

[flowerpower]

They are beautiful! ...because they are made with love

[loraineleuschke]

My family and I have been there ( 1 paycheck ahead of homelessness). Children never knew how close we were. My husband and I are both college educated and our sons are too. We are ok now, thank God. It was frightening then and things are still frightening, but we persist. Good retirement if no tragedy occurs.

[janiceoc]

Thank you ladies! I too make quilts, hats, scarves for the homeless! How large are the quilts you make? Mine are just to fit over feet to chin. I love the the idea and rolling with hat socks etc.

[unaisiqimanatoba]

👍 thank you very much so heartwarming 💝💝💝👏👏glad to know we still do have caring angels who care about the less fortunate 😍🤗🤗May the good Lord Bless you and your family..Love from 🇫🇯 Fiji.🙏🙏💯

[nancymcnamara]

This warms my heart...I am sure the recipients REALLY appreciate the efforts of ALL who have played a part in making this happen❤

[carolynmills]

May the Lord bless you and the people who receive this gift from your hearts!

[Moni]

I am humbled to have watched this beautiful kind work given to the homeless. God Bless you. Monica from Australia

[alicefangonilo]

Love the caring and time spent to help the homeless. I donate to the homeless, because anyone can become homeless in a split second. We need more people helping them survive. Bless you ladies..

[cynthialeech]

Gd bless the hard working women who put these treasures together.

[rachelburgener]

What a wonderful, kind and loving act🥰
Gods has blessed each of us with many different opportunities, attitudes and not to mention resources. No matter how small it may be it will make a difference! Keep up the good work. ❤️😀

[kristincole]

God bless you ladies. You must bring great joy to those who receive your quilts.

[villagesteader]

This is so very kind of you all! ♥️
I have goosebumps and you are making me cry...in a wonderful way.

[anniepeirson]

The warmth of your hearts and skill of yr hands ..most generously given...make yr quilts priceless gifts to be treasured . Good on ya!

[uniquewhimsy]

Just wonderful💕💕💕Great work👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾Keep up the great effort❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️