Home Crafter Volunteers
Share your time and talents from your own home. You can ease the hospital experience for our patients by making a blanket or quilt.
Why are blankets and quilts needed?
Patients who come to Gillette often need something friendly or cuddly. Having a warm blanket helps make their hospital stay more pleasant and comfortable. As much as our patients love receiving a gift, only employees can deliver them to the units.
Blanket Sizes and Material Requirements:
We accept single- or double-sided flannel blankets, quilts with light batting, knitted and crocheted blankets, and fleece-tied blankets.
- New fabric or yarn must be used.
- Material must be free of fragrances, pet hair and dander.
- Blanket edges must be either tied or stitched.
- Both male and female themed fabric is accepted, as is non-gendered fabric.
- Most common blanket sizes (approximate):
- Infant or toddlers: 1.5 yards x 1.5 yards = 54 inches x 54 inches.
- Pre-teen, teen, or adult: 2 yards x 1.5 yards = 72 inches x 54 inches.
Blanket requirement before delivery:
- Complete the Gift-In Kind Donation Form and bring with delivery.
- Check for forgotten pins and needles.
- Blankets must be washed with a non-fragrant detergent, and placed in large plastic bags for delivery.
- Please do not deliver them in a vehicle that has been smoked in.
Delivery:
To arrange for delivery, please contact:
651-578-5004
Volunteer@gillettechildrens.com