Charity Quilt sizes and details

Women’s Refuge

Single size           65x75inches, 165x190cm

Double size         75x75inches, 190x190cm

Cot quilts             46x51inches, 120x130cm

The sizes shown here are our preference for minimums. Smaller quilts usually result in extra borders being added.

Te Wai Bereavement Quilts

Finished quilt size: 70” x 80” (178 x 203cm) The 70” is the length of the trolley, the 80” goes up, across and down both sides

Block size: 10.5” squares. (10” finished). Blocks can be any design or pattern you like.

Materials: The quilts won’t need to be washed so they can be made of any material.

Colours: Calm and peaceful. Blues are a good starting point but any appropriate colours can be used.

Inspiration: The bereavement symbol used in Wellington Hospital, Te Wai, is pictured below .

Representing the significance of water as the source of life and spirituality. The ebb and flow of life, mimicking the flow of water. In the end we become part of the ever-flowing waters of life.

Large Koru

The spirit of the person and new growth, new life in spirit and body

The embodiment of family as they gather to support each other

Raperape

A pebble dropped in calm water and the ripples it creates

Symbolises serenity

Wellington Hospital Paediatrics

ALL natural fibres – Cotton for top and backing. Cotton or bamboo for lightweight batting

Neonatal size– 27x27 inches

Incubator top covers –

53inches wide x 39inches long (Giraffe) or

51inches wide x 33 inches long (Standard)

                Backing to be dark fabric

Paediatric cots – 28 x 48 inches

Crafting Threads of Aroha have a more extensive list of charities and their requirements re size and composition.  You can request a full list from them by emailing craftingthreadsofaroha@gmail.com