Making a Difference: Local quilters give back

Members of the Silver Threads Quilt Guild posed for a photo recently after donating quilts and other items to Children in Crisis.

By KARI C. BARLOW | Daily News

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Needy children across Okaloosa County will be snug and warm this winter thanks to the Silver Threads Quilt Guild.

Its members seamstresses and quilters from across the area made and donated 176 quilts, 112 pillow cases, 113 Christmas stockings and 74 tote bags to a variety of charities serving local children.

There seems to be such a need in this community, said Carol Stearns, guild president. And since we all love to sew and quilt, thats what we do.

The organizations that received quilts include Children in Crisis, Opportunity Place, Shelter house, the Childrens Home Society and Project Linus.

Stearns, who has quilted for four years and been an interior decorator for 30, said guild members make community service a priority.

Thats our challenge, she said. Thats our charter for our organization.

The guilds members are encouraged to donate at least two quilts a year.

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Making a Difference: Local quilters give back