Ocean Waves Quilt Guild seeks Do More 24 donations

The Ocean Waves Quilt Guild, with a current membership of 250, was  first organized in 1997. Its primary purpose was increasing members’ knowledge of quilting, and supporting the needs of the community by sewing and donating items to various charities and organizations.

OWQG, which meets from 10 a.m. to noon, the first Monday of each month (with holiday exceptions) at Conley’s United Methodist Church, 33106 Jolyns Way, Lewes, is participating in this year’s DoMore24 Delaware campaign. This 24-hour giving event showcases the contributions of nonprofit organizations serving the First State.

To support the guild during Do More 24, go to domore24delaware.org/fundraisers/ocean-waves-quilt-guild between 6 p.m., Thursday, March 7 and 6 p.m., Friday, March 8.

OWQG sews patriotic-themed quilts and donates them to Quilts of Valor for military members and veterans in recognition of their service. Teddy bears made of red, white and blue fabric are given to children attending the transfer ceremony at Dover Air Force Base for a fallen family member. First responders and hospital emergency rooms receive teddy bears made from juvenile-themed fabric to comfort children during difficult situations. Attractive pillowcases are given to children and adult inpatients at local hospitals and those undergoing infusion treatments. Heart pillows are sewn for patients receiving treatment for breast cancer at Beebe Healthcare and for the Cancer Support Community of Delaware. Infant burial gowns made from donated bridal gowns are distributed to ChristianaCare and Nemours Children’s Hospital. Numerous quilts are sewn for newborns, older children and adults at local hospitals, shelters and other organizations.

Ocean Waves Quilt Guild welcomes new members. For more information, go to oceanwavesquiltguild.org.