During 2001-2002, our members made quilts, afghans and teddy bears for the
Victory Junction Gang Camp. The camp was founded by
Patti and Kyle Petty and was slated to be opened early summer 2004. This camp, located in
Randleman, NC, is dedicated to serving seriously ill children. It is one of seven in the
network of the Hole-in-the-Wall Gang camps originally started in 1988 by the late, Paul
Newman.
In 2008, FPQG members were called upon to assist a student at Paisley IB Magnet School with a
school project. The project comprised of learning to sew, then making a few Preemie Quilts for
the presentation delivery.
A special sewing bee was assembled to help Alexis complete 10 quilts
for her project. Thanks to all of our FPQG members and especially to
Sew Original in Winston-Salem for their time, talent and
energy. Alexis' project was a complete success.
For years, members of our guild have participated in the Brenner Tree project. Members
create hand-made Christmas Tree ornaments for the Festival of Trees. All of trees displayed are
decorated by community-wide volunteers. The Festival of Trees is one of the largest fundraisers for
the Brenner Children's Hospital.
Lottie Kay, President of 'Friends of Brenner Children's Hospital' visited our February
2009 meeting. Lottie thanked those who do and have participated in the
Brenner Tree project. She said that this year they had raised
over $100,000 for Brenner Children's Hospital.
For over 2 decades, the Festival of Trees has benefitted the pediatric programs at
Brenner Hospital, helping young patients and their families. Brenner Children's Hospital is a
part of the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.
Nap Blankets was started in July, 2009 and supports the
"Equity Plus Schools" program in Forsyth County. Every few months we host workshops for members to create
nap blankets for delivery in September. This past year we started the Lap Quilts project for the
Neuro-science Center at Wake Forest Hospital. Lastly, it was recognized that through reusing, repurposing
and recycling we could serve another need. Creature Comforts is the brainstorm of Karen Fridy. We use
our cut-up and diced-up left-over fabrics usually thrown away to build beds for our furry-family members.
In May 23, 2011, Joplin, Mo. suffered a devasting tornado killing 116 victims and turning the lives of
many remaining residents upside-down. The Forsyth & Piecers Quilt Guild provided a small monetary offering.
All of the Forsyth Piecers and Quilters Guild projects have promoted the art of
quilting in some form or another. From time to time, outside sources will provide supplies to our group
for creating and making quilts that will help others. Our community of quilters exploits this opportunity
to further the bond that is known of quiltmakers.
Each and every one of us love what we do and have a great time at it. We welcome new
members to join us in continuing these charitable projects for the betterment of all. Feel free
to visit us.