Cross Stitch Charities - Organizations That Use Cross Stitch to Help Others

Angel Quilt Project

Embroidered designs are stitched into quilts and given to families of premature babies as a special remembrance.

Cole's Quilts

Quilts are sewn and given to children with Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

Cuddle Cushions

Cuddle cushions, stitched from kid-friendly designs, are given to children who are burn victims.

Cuddles

Formed in 1999, Cuddles is a volunteer, non-profit organization in the United Kingdom that supports families who have experienced the loss of a baby through miscarriage or stillbirth by providing a nightgown or blanket.

Love Quilts

Love Quilts, an organization with chapters around the world, provides embroidered quilts for children who are seriously ill.

Operation Teddy Bear - France

Operation Teddy Bear Organization in France. Cross Stitch a Teddy Bear or other kid-friendly design for a sick child.

Operation Teddy Bear

Cross Stitch a Teddy Bear or other Kid-friendly design for a sick child. Stitches of Love and Kindness

Stitches of Love and Kindness

Founded in 2001, Stitches of Love and Kindness is a non-profit organization that makes quilts and cushions for children and adults with long-term illnesses as a way to show support during a difficult time. Stitchers may join at no cost and there is no deadline for stitching.

Rainbow Pillows

Rainbow Pillows or Regenboogkussens is a Dutch initiative whose goal is to brighten the life of those who can use some moral support. This project is limited to Europe, but the members invite you to copy the initiative in the country in which you live.

World of Charity Stitching

This group of cross stitchers and quilters from around the world make lap quilts, pillows, walker bags, tote bags, greeting cards, and bookmarks to give to children in need and to the elderly in nursing homes. Participate by joining the WOCS Yahoo Group.

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