Quilting for Seniors

There are many different hobbies seniors can do, and quilting is one of them. What could be more enjoyable than seniors getting together as friends and creating a beautiful quilt. This can be a very rewarding experience, not only for the enjoyment of making a quilt, but the friendships that are built along the way.

Quilting has become so popular in the last two decades that there are plenty of fabrics, patterns, and supplies to purchase. Just about every town of any size has a quilt shop, and there are countless online search engines where you can find an abundance of quilt supplies.

Quilting has become much easier in the last several years also because now the sewing machine manufactures are making machines just for quilting.

If you've sewn in the past, you are sure to have lots of scraps of fabric that you could use to make a heirloom quilt to pass on to your children. What could be nicer than to give your children something you've made with love.

There are many charitable organization that you can make quilts for, and they are very appreciative of any donations. Many large churches have a ladies guild that make quilts to give to people in need. The Ronald McDonald House is a place that can use quilts, as well as St. Jude's hospital, and, of course, there are many others.

Quilting gives you a feeling of accomplishment, so what better way to fill your long days as a senior than doing something worthwhile, and building friendships along the way.