At MDQ Designs, we believe quilts do more than keep people warm—they bring comfort, hope, and a reminder that someone cares. Our MDQ Community Quilt Charity is focused on meeting local needs first, creating handmade quilts and sewn items for those facing illness, hardship, or tragedy.

MDQ Designs proudly serves as the main hub for this charity—providing space, support, and community to make it all happen.

What We’re Making

Our charity group creates:

• Comfort quilts for sick or ill patients, including cancer patients

• Quilts for children’s camps and youth facing difficult circumstances

• Quilts for families affected by tragedy or crisis

• Walker and wheelchair bags distributed to local care facilities

Every project is thoughtfully made with quality materials to ensure durability, dignity, and love in every stitch.

Monetary Donations Are Always Appreciated

Monetary donations allow us to:

• Purchase coordinating, high-quality fabrics

• Finish quilts with proper backing, batting, and binding

• Provide durable hardware and materials for bags and accessories

Monetary donations have the greatest impact and flexibility.
Donation receipts are available, and all donations support our registered non-profit efforts.

Join Us — Stitch Together

We meet the first Wednesday of every month from 9-4:30 in the MDQ classroom to work on charity projects together.
Whether you sew a little or a lot, you’re welcome here. We need help cutting, writing thank you cards, sorting fabrics, distributing donations and so much more, you don’t have to sew to join our group! All of the details for the current projects we are working on and what to expect for the next gathering are located on our classes and events page. Just look for the “MDQ Cares for You” events.

Classes & Events — Mother Daughter Quilting

This is a relaxed, supportive environment focused on community, compassion, and creativity.

Leadership

This charity group is led by Monica Aranci and Kari Gortemaker.

Their leadership, heart, and dedication help keep projects moving and meaningful. We are so thankful for them!

Nominate a Quilt Recipient

Know someone who could use a quilt during a difficult time?

We welcome nominations for recipients, especially for local needs.
Please email your nomination and a brief explanation to:

mdqcaresforyou@gmail.com

All nominations are reviewed with care and discretion.

The more we know, the better we can care.
When nominating a recipient, please share as many details as possible—age, gender, likes, favorite colors, and anything else that helps us make the quilt just right. A phone number and contact information for the recipient or presenting group is required so we can coordinate delivery.

How MDQ Designs Supports the Cause

MDQ Designs is proud to give back by offering:

• 10% off all purchases made specifically for charity projects

• Free use of our classroom for charity workdays

• Storage space for works in progress and completed items

We believe in removing barriers so volunteers can focus on what matters—creating comfort for others.

Follow Along & Stay Connected

We’d love for you to check in, follow along, and see the impact your support makes.
Updates, project photos, and needs lists will be shared regularly on our Facebook page and at the bottom of this page.

Together, we can wrap our community in comfort—one quilt at a time.